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Western House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Ayr Racecourse

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Terrace/patio
Fountain
Property entrance
Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Craigie Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0HA
  • Place, Ayr Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ayr Town Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ayr Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ayr

Close to airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ayr Racecourse and 2 miles (3 km) of Ayr Beach with a stay here. Prestwick Golf Club and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ayr Town Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Low Green - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ayr Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ayr Pavilion - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 13 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tam O Shanter Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪@home - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Harleys - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Western House Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near Ayr Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Western House Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Ayr hotel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1909
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Western House Hotel offers 49 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Western House Hotel to the airport?

Western House Hotel is 4.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Western House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Western House Hotel.

How close is Western House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Ayr Beach and 2.8 mi (7-min drive) from Prestwick Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Western House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Western House Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Western House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Western House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Western House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Western House Hotel have a pool?

Western House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Western House Hotel have a restaurant?

Western House Hotel is home to Jockey Club Restaurant, which features Modern European cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Western House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Western House Hotel to downtown Ayr?

Western House Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Ayr.

Reviews

Western House Hotel 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 924 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 924 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 924 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 924 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 924 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ,convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie, Hamilton

Our room was not in the main building and was dated and smelled damp. The blinds were removed on the west window and the sun heated the room up tremendously. With no air conditioning or a fan, it was uncomfortable. The main building was lovely but the others need a remodel to match.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bowlers heaven

Lovely hotel. Delighted that they did a bowlers special. Prices for drinks very expensive but thats just what hotels do. If they lowered the price of the drink they would sell more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stunning hotel

Beautiful hotel set in amazing grounds. Staff were so friendly and immaculately dressed. Room was large and well equipped with everything you required for a comfortable stay. Hotel is close proximity to Ayr town centre. Breakfast was exceptional with a great choice and was of great quality products. First time I have been at this hotel but already planning a return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Race day

Perfect stayed few times before
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms, good location, breakfast and surrounding area of the hotel was really pretty too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,nice bar area good parking ,large bedrooms, bathroom bit small but does the job Comfy bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Albury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds room were amazing and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Main hotel are was fine but annexes were not so appealing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in the main house, tasty breakfast and comfy bed. Always a good stay at the western house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great character old building Amazing

Great stay from start to finish. Very comfortable bed .had dinner and breakfast . Food was amazing service from all staff was excellent. Stayed in an executive room in main building . Grounds so nice and tidy . Should be charging a lot more for food and room . Would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and the hotel is well kept with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We’ll be back

Great overnight stay. Been several times, be happy to return and to recommend. Lovely accommodation and very friendly staff in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025