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Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Prestwick with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Lounge
Food and drink
Free daily full breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
The Carlton Hotel provides a full breakfast, sunny terrace and garden where travelers can relax and recharge. The welcoming lobby offers free WiFi access, while the attentive staff consistently earns praise from previous visitors for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Double/ Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double/ Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double/Twin/ Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double/ Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
187 Ayr Road, Prestwick, Scotland, KA9 1TP

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ayr Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Prestwick Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ayr Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Brig O'Doon - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newton-on-Ayr Station - 2 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prestwick Pioneer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪@home - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Vine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Golf Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Carlton Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Carlton Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Carlton Ayr
Carlton Hotel Ayr
Carlton Hotel Prestwick
Carlton Prestwick
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Prestwick
Carlton Hotel Hotel Prestwick

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carlton Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlton Hotel located?

Situated in Prestwick, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club, Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club, and Prestwick Beach. Prestwick Golf Club and Kidz Play are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newton-on-Ayr Station is 21 minutes by foot and Prestwick Town Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Carlton Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 510 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night, the staff where very helpful and friendly, meal very affordable, room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice and clean and the food was unreal
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel of our trip. We were charged by the Hotel for the room that was pre paid with Expedia rewards but sure it will be sorted soon. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cannot say anything negative about our stay. A lovely hotel , and really pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy, bed very comfortable, was given choice of ground floor room. Breakfast was really nice. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great stay

Great stay from welcoming and knowledgeable staff , tremendous food and comfortable room .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good meals
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and helpful staff. Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

The Carlton hotel is a perfect location for Ayr eyc
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good but thought room was a little smaller than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was conveniently located with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff,room nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

You won’t be disappointed when booking this hotel.

Beautiful Hotel, very friendly staff, and food was amazing,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful birthday treat at my favourite hotel. Room service was fantastic, food amazing and as always the best rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Modern hotel and spotlessly clean. Plenty parking available. Staff great and cant do enough for you. Great choice for breakfast and all cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at this hotel over the Christmas period. Very modern hotel and beautifully decorated. Room was tastefully decorated and bed was very comfortable. Tea, coffee and biscuits supplied. Breakfast was plentiful, buffet continental and full Scottish breakfast. We recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought that this hotel was, in it's price range, the best I have stayed in for some time

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marvellous class food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in room 211, lovely double room , unfortunately the kitchen fan goes off at 10, and is on again at 6 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service which included an early check in, staff were very pleasant and efficient. Breakfast was good, the hot course was freshly cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Excellent

Clean, quiet room. Great breakfast very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great nights sleep

My double room was very comfortable and the hotel is lovely and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Golf getaway

Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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