Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ayr hotel

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Exterior
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a decorative chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a carpeted floor.
Suite Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
A modern building with large glass windows, a flat roof, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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187 Ayr Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA9 1TP
  • Place, Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Prestwick Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prestwick Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double/ Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double/Twin/ Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double/ Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ayr

In Ayr .You'll find Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club and Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Prestwick Beach and Prestwick Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Prestwick Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Prestwick Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kidz Play - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newton-on-Ayr Station - 19 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golf Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Murrays - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Vine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ayr hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Carlton Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ayr hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carlton Hotel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

How close is Carlton Hotel to the airport?

Carlton Hotel is 2.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Hotel?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Jul 12, 2026 start from $166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carlton Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlton Hotel.

How close is Carlton Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Prestwick Beach and 2.4 mi (10-min drive) from Ayr Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carlton Hotel offer free breakfast?

Carlton Hotel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Carlton Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carlton Hotel have a pool?

Carlton Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Carlton Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carlton Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlton Hotel to downtown Ayr?

Carlton Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Ayr.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 582 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARTYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good reasonable priced hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, black out curtains were great. Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options excellent, great location and clean rooms with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff and food really good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and friendly staff Breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodgings for a night on our road trip through Scotland. Excellent service and dinner options available. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, lovely staff, very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room great food and bar staff were outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible stay, view of a flat roof and staff were dismissive and rude.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was modern and spotless, bed comfortable… breakfast was delicious staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, very comfy hotel. Food is great and staff are all very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff room ambiance all first class Really enjoyed my stay great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy hotel. Staff were extremely helpful. All in all excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was 100% A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is very nice from the outside but tired and in need of a refurb, room 212 the bath water wasn’t hot and the bathroom floods when you have a shower. Staff are pleasant enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel staff absolutely lovely would definitely stay again and would recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean the staff very friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble breakfast was lovely and plenty of parking i will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room although bed was a bit soft. Staff were efficient, helpful, friendly and happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , nice food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel with very polite and helpful staff. Plenty of choice for breakfast and cooked breakfasts were cooked to order and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, very comfy, the couple I met there for an evening of adult fun loved the shower so we could clean down afterwards and room to throw each other about. It was value for money, breakfast was nice and its close to other places to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great room although a little hot. Really nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, powerful shower. Comfy bed. Breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025