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Western House Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Fountain
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Western House Hotel puts travelers close to Ayr Beach and Prestwick Golf Club. The Jockey Club Restaurant serves meals throughout the day with outdoor seating options. After exploring, guests can relax in the garden or warm themselves by the lobby fireplace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Craigie Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0HA

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ayr Town Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ayr Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Prestwick Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Brig O'Doon - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 13 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖTam O Shanter Bar - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖCosta Coffee - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖHarleys - ā€¬12 min walk
  • ā€Ŗ@home - ā€¬14 min walk

About this property

Western House Hotel

Upscale hotel near Ayr Racecourse
Located close to Ayr Beach and Prestwick Golf Club, Western House Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site Modern European cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Jockey Club Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a ferry terminal shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Western House Hotel include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Jockey Club Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Western House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Western House Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Western House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Western House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Western House Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ayr Racecourse and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ayr Beach and Prestwick Golf Club. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Heads of Ayr Farm Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ayr Station is 13 minutes by foot and Newton-on-Ayr Station is 17 minutes.

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Western House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 922 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlis

Excellent spot and food. Very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in the main house, tasty breakfast and comfy bed. Always a good stay at the western house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ,convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds room were amazing and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room was in the annexe. Large and spacious but thin walls and ceiling so could hear neighbours walking around. Would be 5 stars otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly suggest

This is one o the cleanest hotels we have stayed in. The restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really lovely stay

I was really surprised at how lovely this hotel is. My room was delightful , all the staff in each department were excellent. I will defiantly stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Racenight šŸ‡

Went to the Spring Racenight, stayed overnight. A great afternoon/evening. Lovely hotel, staff friendly, food very good. Will definitely go back. Amazing time šŸŒŸ
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Ayr

Very nice hotel, excellsnt service, food, and comfort. Would definitely stsy here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great service, touch of luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Weā€™ve stayed here a few times over the years and it never disappoints and the staff are so welcoming, they are a credit to the hotel. It was a flying visit sadly, hopefully next time we can stay longer. We were upgraded on arrival which was a lovely surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful hotel, we stayed in the annex building. Grounds & gardens are stunning. Food resturant & breakfast were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Early check in great as we were there for a wedding. Lovely hotel room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The booking profile is very misleading. It only shows the main building, which is an attractive and classy building. I expected to be staying there. However, the hotel rooms are in 2 blocks of very poor quality and unappealing decor which I wouldn't even consider to be up to the quality of a Travelodge. The rooms were basic with stained carpet, although the bed was comfortable. My daughters were staying in a different hotel in the centre of Ayr which was absolutely beautiful and much cheaper than the Western, which I feel is overpriced for what it is.
Outside view of room block
Entrance hall
Entrance hall
Stairs to top corridor where our room was. No lift. My husband is 82 and no offer to carry suitcase up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel parking on site and spotless
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

A beautiful hotel in a lovely location, adjacent to the racecourse. Staff were friendly and helpful. The Scottish Breakfast was wonderfully cooked and beautifully presented. My only ā€˜complaintā€™ (if thatā€™s what it is!) is that the portion presented to me may have been over generous! A wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, large room, kept clean every day. Good Food
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly. Couldnā€™t fault it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely and relaxing! Staff were very nice! Restaurant staff were great and food delicious! Would be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was beautiful. We stayed in a courtyard room which was very nice but could do with an update. The staff were great and always helpful and polite. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room (309) was a little dated but large and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent Jockey Club restaurant and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and the food is second to none

Stayed in one of the annexes just a short walk from the main hotel which overlooks Ayr racecourses. I had a king size bed all to myself and the room was nice and clean and well kept. I ate at the main restaurant and the food was excellent. They even spoilt me with a complimentary amuse bouche which was amazing! Hats off to the chef. The food bill was very reasonable as well for the quality and portion size. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though we were early we were made to feel welcome. Our bags were looked after as we had a walk round the town. When we returned our room was ready. I was there for a visit and a funeral and the arrangements were very good and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A day at the races

Excellent stay on Ayr race day 2 January went above and beyond to accommodate around 20 of us last minute for dinner following Ben Smith (jockey) first win!! Staff were excellent. Room was clean and tidy with tea making facilities - check in was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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