Western House Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Ayr Racecourse

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
Fountain
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Western House Hotel offers a charming stay near Ayr Beach and Prestwick Golf Club. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Jockey Club Restaurant with al fresco dining options, then unwind in the garden or by the fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Craigie Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0HA

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ayr Town Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ayr Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Prestwick Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Brig O'Doon - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 59 min drive
  • Prestwick Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Ayr Station - 13 min walk
  • Newton-on-Ayr Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harley's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Western House Hotel

Located near a train station, Western House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ayr. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Jockey Club Restaurant, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1909
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Jockey Club Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lounge Bar - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Western House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Western House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Western House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Western House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Western House Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Western House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Western House Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Western House Hotel?

Yes, Jockey Club Restaurant offers alfresco dining, Modern European cuisine, and garden views.

Does Western House Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Western House Hotel like?

Western House Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ayr Racecourse and 15 minutes' walk from Ayr Town Hall.

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Western House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great, with many choices and excellent service. (16 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered excellent food and service, with a buffet breakfast and evening meals being particularly praised. (6 reviews)
  • The property offers great parking on site with a large, free car park. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely big rooms, good location, breakfast and surrounding area of the hotel was really pretty too
Charlotte, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We really liked this hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was spacious and comfortable. Restaurant was lovely with a great menu. A really good hotel.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the whole experience!
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My wife and I spent 3 nights recently, couldn't fault anything, would go there again definitely. Pricewise it was very comparable to other places that didn't have the same standards. Well done Western House.
Mel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful grounds room were amazing and spacious
Lilian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff were excellent and the hotel is well kept with everything you need.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Verry verry nice setting of the Hotel. Friendly staff and the room was big enough and everything in it what you need. Breakfast was verry nice and enough choices. Verry nice place to stay.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Second time to stay here Nice hotel Good price Breakfast is exceptional
James, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Main hotel are was fine but annexes were not so appealing
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Check in was easy and the room is really nice. All staff involved have been wonderful and accommodating.
Brock, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at the Western House Hotel. We were in the main building which was stunning. Beautiful spacious room, comfy bed. Staff excellent and food very good. We'll definitely be back. Thank you.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

On arrival met by very friendly and helpful staff. Obviously great location for Ayr race course. Food was very nice and good breakfast choices.
Leslie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Highly suggest

This is one o the cleanest hotels we have stayed in. The restaurant was fantastic.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very large rooms bed so comfortable great sleep. Very friendly staff.
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful
Fraser Angus, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed over a busy weekend of Horse Racing, with Ayr Racecourse directly accessible. Stayed within the hotel, as opposed to the courtyard. Big room, bug bathroom, had a substantial breakfast and chose to dine on the Friday night. Found the dining experience to be excellent. Staff are top notch too, very friendly with nothing too much trouble for the team. Top marks
Ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good hotel

Lovely place, good quality. Just two points 1) signage in car park and to reception needs to be improved 2) breakfast was slow coming, and if delay was due to kitchen being busy it would have been nice to know as we felt as if forgotten
Caroline, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location was excellent. The outside of the building within the rooms in it seemed a bit rundown, but the actual rooms were newly updated and very clean and spacious. There were lovely towels and a robe and slippers. The bed was very comfortable. There was a kettle with coffee and tea and shortbread cookies at the bedside. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, I was very impressed and highly recommend this hotel.
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Racenight 🏇

Went to the Spring Racenight, stayed overnight. A great afternoon/evening. Lovely hotel, staff friendly, food very good. Will definitely go back. Amazing time 🌟
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The whole set up was both welcoming and very professional. The Western House Hotel was the last stop on our 7-night stay and was the best of our experiences. I would highly recommend this property
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Have stayed many times at this hotel, but there is a worrying trend of getting rid of baths in rooms and installing showers, a lot of people love s bath !
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great place for us to stay
David, 1-night trip