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Carlton Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Ayr hotel

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A modern hotel with large glass windows, a wooden facade, and a well-lit entrance.
A living room with a dark velvet sofa, patterned cushions, a wall-mounted TV, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a decorative chandelier.
A modern building with large glass windows, a flat roof, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a television.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and three framed artworks on the wall.

Classic Double/ Twin Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small desk, and a chair.

Classic Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a carpeted floor.

Classic Family Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view of the room's patterned wallpaper.

Suite Family Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

Classic Double/Twin/ Triple Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small desk, and a chair.

Classic Double/ Twin Room

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 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 Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Prestwick Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kidz Play - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golf Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Prestwick Pioneer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Murrays - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬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.

Property class

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 Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from $195, 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. 404 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 598 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and again our favorite hotel of the trip. Staff is very accommodating and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Nice well equipped room with very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Calton is a lovely hotel, really handy for the town centre and near the beautiful beach. The rooms are lovely and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Im a regular and would thorougly recommend this excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Was a lovely hotel Staff very pleasant.Couldnt fault the breakfast.Bars and restaurant's walking distance.Spent the next day in Ayr.Not that far away
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flying from prestwick so good location. Good lively bar. Had dinner which was OK. Leaving to early in the morning for breakfast but overall pleasant enough stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARTYN

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was 100% A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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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