Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 58 min drive
Prestwick Town Station - 15 min drive
Ayr Station - 17 min walk
Newton-on-Ayr Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
The West Kirk - 6 min walk
Marcos Chippy - 5 min walk
Ayr Harbour - 14 min walk
Treehouse - 6 min walk
Cecchinis Restaurant - 6 min walk
About this property
Eglinton Guest House
Eglinton Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Ayr. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts or take advantage of nearby mountain biking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Outdoor tennis court
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Eglinton Guest House?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Eglinton Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eglinton Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Eglinton Guest House and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Eglinton Guest House like?
Eglinton Guest House is a short 5-minute walk from Ayr Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Wellington Square.
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Eglinton Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Couples
Train station
Biscuits
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fantastic, and delicious, with many guests praising the quality and hospitality of the hosts. (26 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near the beach, offering easy access for beach activities. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Good
Aug 4, 2025
Lovely place to stay for an overnight. Central location
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Lovely guest house in an excellent location in Ayr walkable to the beach and town...Julie is a lovely host and cooks a tasty breakfast...Very cosy and homely i enjoyed my stay here.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
Property owner was very pleasant! Very clean!
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2025
Very Pleasant Stay
Very welcoming and friendly. Clean and tidy and a lovely breakfast (full English) in the morning. Very peacefully town centre location too.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
Friday night stay for a gig
Really good stay. Very welcoming. Breakfast was delicious.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2025
Stairs
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 15, 2025
Slightly old fashioned B&B in a quiet area. Great value for money and owners very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
Kindly made me a packed breakfast as I had to leave early.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2024
Great B&B ran by lovely people.
Kenny
Kenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 18, 2025
Top
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 2, 2024
Very comfortable stay in a reasonably priced room.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2024
Great B&B
Great host very friendly welcome, room was very clean and tidy, in all a great B&B
Breakfast freshly cooked piping hot
Sean
Sean, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2024
Great location
Great location , lovely and clean
Nyree
Nyree, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 26, 2022
A very friendly guest house in a great location & the best breakfast I had whilst in Scotland
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Apr 27, 2025
Mediocre
Tired oh so tired! … comfy bed and ok brekkie tho
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 6, 2023
Nice and cosy near beach
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Friendly staff, really clean, comfy bed, great breakfast but bedroom very dated and in need of redecoration and refurb.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 3, 2023
Great traditional B&B
I'm not normally one for reviews but this place was great, a proper old school B&B.
The staff were very attentive and friendly, the bed was comfy and the breakfast was one of the best cooked breakfasts I've had.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2023
Lovely clean room with a comfy bed.
Staff were welcoming and breakfast was perfect
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2022
A traditional B&B Guest House & the best I stayed in whilst touring Scotland.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2024
Hostess was excellent
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 9, 2023
Fine budget accommodation, did the job
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 2, 2023
Clean worm had realy good sleep bed really comfortable lovely lady made feel realy welcome thanks for great stay
Elaine
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2023
Lovely couple, the lady reminded me of my own Grandmother, softly spoken and very demure, (look it up). really enjoyed my 3 nights stay, would recommend any day..
Barry
Barry, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2022
The hostess was very gracious and friendly. First time at a B&B would definitely recommend staying there.