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Located 2 km from Ayr Racecourse and 4 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Barns Serviced Accommodation features free Wifi and all guests have access to a shared kitchen and patio.

Each room has a flat-screen HD Smart TV and a private en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, water and hair dryer.

Nicely appointed rooms. Central location. Move communal kitchen/lounge, rear yard. Everything you need

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9.6
Exceptional
471 reviews
Price from
€ 93
per night

Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach. It's set just 5 minutes’ walk from Ayr’s centre with its shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Very friendly and hospitable people. Jan and her daughter Kirsty made us feel welcome. Thank you very much!

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9.8
Exceptional
492 reviews
Price from
€ 87
per night

Beechwood En-suite Rooms is ideally located between both the towns of Ayr and Prestwick, and is just an 8 minutes’ drive from Prestwick Airport. This accommodation offers modern en suite bedrooms, a coffee lounge/social area and free Wi-Fi throughout. This Victorian guest house is set just 15 minutes’ walk from the seafront, and free public parking is possible on site and all around the property.

We booked for five and were given two rooms on the top floor with a private bathroom. This worked really well. Our hosts helped us with medication that we needed to keep safe and cold. They also ensured that our daughter had gluten free breakfast items. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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9.3
Superb
457 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

A 10-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, this guest house has bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and is well located for the town centre, beach and golf courses.

Inverlea Guest House is elegant and modern and serves a full Scottish breakfast, with vegetarian options. There are many restaurants in the local area.

Everything! Hospitality, great food, clean, quiet. I strongly recommend it.

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9.8
Exceptional
233 reviews
Price from
€ 111
per night

Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

Each room has an en suite shower room, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and cookies.

The breakfast was amazing, well worth the cost.

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9.6
Exceptional
425 reviews
Price from
€ 83
per night

The homestay comes with a satellite TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the homestay can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Havenwood provides a selection of packed lunches.

Lovely host, excellent breakfast and perfect location close to Brig O’Doon.

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9.7
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
€ 137
per night

Set in Ayr, The Doonleigh suite is 1.8 km from Ayr Racecourse. The property is situated 2.9 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

Featuring a private entrance, the room in the guest house is equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

The location is beautiful, close to the city centre and with free parking. The room is modern, very clean, comfortable and spacious. There is a TV in the room and some biscuits and coffee for the morning. We arrived late and there were no problems with the check-in, the owner left the key in a small black box. The owner was very kind and caring (she asked us if we arrived safely and had any problems ...). Just perfect.

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9.3
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
€ 96
per night

You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.



Located in the heart of Ayr, just a few minutes' walk along tree lined avenues from both the town centre and Ayr's beach and promenade. During your stay, you can enjoy friendly personal service and traditional home made food. Plenty of free parking with security lighting and a 24-hour night porter service are available to make things easier.

From start to finish our stay was first class. Reception staff so.friendly and helpful. In the Dining room Jirdan and Michelle were so caring and friendly. Claire on Reception was fabulous, nothing a trouble for her.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,336 reviews
Price from
€ 117
per night

Situated only 100 yards from Ayr beach, the 4-star Burnside Guest House is a terraced Victorian property, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Belleisle And Seafield Golf Courses are 5 minutes’ drive from the property and guests can also receive discounts on selected, local golf courses..

Friendly host , character bnb . I really liked the breakfast and the location. The bedroom had been furnished with character furniture which was novel. I really enjoyed my stay here, thank you!

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8.7
Fabulous
457 reviews
Price from
€ 65
per night

Hosting a bar and free WiFi, Maze Serviced Apartment is located in Ayr. The property is situated 0.4 km from Ayr Racecourse. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 6 km from the guest house. Free on-street parking is available.

Appartments were very clean and good location for the racecourse

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7
Good
164 reviews
Price from
€ 97
per night

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Ayr's best hotels with breakfast

  • Havenwood
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews

    Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Havenwood can be found in Ayr, close to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and 7.1 km from Ayr Racecourse.

    Lovely comfortable bed, clean, decent power shower. Perfect Hosts.

  • Savoy Park Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,336 reviews

    You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.

    The decor if the room is wondeful and staff very friendly

  • Burnside Guest House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 457 reviews

    Situated only 100 yards from Ayr beach, the 4-star Burnside Guest House is a terraced Victorian property, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre.

    Staff were very friendly room was clean great location.

  • Barns Serviced Accommodation
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 471 reviews

    Located 2 km from Ayr Racecourse and 4 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Barns Serviced Accommodation features free Wifi and all guests have access to a shared kitchen and patio.

    Very clean and welcoming , lovely looking property

  • Beaches
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 492 reviews

    Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach.

    Very nice comfortable room, outstanding breakfast, very helpful host.

  • Inverlea Guest House
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 233 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, this guest house has bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and is well located for the town centre, beach and golf courses.

    Warm host, walking distance to key areas of interest.

  • ByTheSea Guest House
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 424 reviews

    Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

    Lovely clean guest house. Nice hosts and outstanding breakfast.

  • The Doonleigh suite
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews

    Set in Ayr, The Doonleigh suite is 1.8 km from Ayr Racecourse. The property is situated 2.9 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

    Very comfy clean bed ! Excellent communication from host.

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Homestays that guests love in Ayr

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 179 reviews
    Stayed here before and would recommend. Good location, lovely accommodation and Wilson is a great host.
    Iain
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 424 reviews
    Great hosts, great facilities in room (fridge, kettle, microwave, smart TV), amazing breakfast!
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 130 reviews
    Lovely apartment, great host, brilliant location
    Jeanette
    United Kingdom
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews
    great location, easy access, clean and organized space, great host.
    Mirelle
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    It was a really relaxing stay. Bryce and Margaret were great hosts making you feel like it's a home from home. We will be going back in the summer.
    Gavin
    United Kingdom
  • From € 107.33 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 797 reviews
    Linda is a great host,couldn't ask for more.
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 424 reviews
    Lovely BnB, Great hosts, Fantastic room
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 492 reviews
    Stayed at the "Beaches" a few times before. As before, spotless clean, a great breakfast and great hosting skills from Jan.
    georgemcc
    United Kingdom
  • From € 76.89 per night
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 548 reviews
    Margaret a lovely host 👍👌 I only stayed for the night as I had an early flight ✈️
    Sylvia
    United Kingdom
  • From € 157.28 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 224 reviews
    Great location, spacious room, great host
    Keith
    United Kingdom

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