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Located 2 km from Ayr Racecourse and 4 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Barns Serviced Accommodation features free Wifi and all guests have access to a shared kitchen and patio.

Each room has a flat-screen HD Smart TV and a private en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, water and hair dryer.

Very close to the city centre...only a few blocks from the beach. Best part were the hosts. Sean and his mum were wonderful...friendly, helpful, always had suggestions on where to go, where to eat and were very responsive to any enquiry I made.

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9.6
Exceptional
459 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach. It's set just 5 minutes’ walk from Ayr’s centre with its shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Everything. When I go back to Aur, I will definitely stay at the Beaches

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9.8
Exceptional
483 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Beechwood En-suite Rooms is ideally located between both the towns of Ayr and Prestwick, and is just an 8 minutes’ drive from Prestwick Airport. This accommodation offers modern en suite bedrooms, a coffee lounge/social area and free Wi-Fi throughout. This Victorian guest house is set just 15 minutes’ walk from the seafront, and free public parking is possible on site and all around the property.

We booked for five and were given two rooms on the top floor with a private bathroom. This worked really well. Our hosts helped us with medication that we needed to keep safe and cold. They also ensured that our daughter had gluten free breakfast items. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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9.3
Superb
449 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

A 10-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, this guest house has bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and is well located for the town centre, beach and golf courses.

Inverlea Guest House is elegant and modern and serves a full Scottish breakfast, with vegetarian options. There are many restaurants in the local area.

I am coming back it was awesomenessss

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9.8
Exceptional
226 reviews

Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

Each room has an en suite shower room, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and cookies.

It was super clean and comfortable. The owners were so accommodating and friendly. By far the best breakfasts we’ve had throughout our many trips to Scotland!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
427 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

The homestay comes with a satellite TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the homestay can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Havenwood provides a selection of packed lunches.

What a wonderful welcome we had from owners, Margaret and Bryce! The bedroom and bathroom were huge and well appointed. They made reservations for us at a local restaurant and then drove us there and picked us up later.They went way beyond what we expected. Their property is set in a park-like community. You will not regret staying here.

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9.7
Exceptional
41 reviews
Price from
£117.45
per night

Set in Ayr, The Doonleigh suite is 1.8 km from Ayr Racecourse. The property is situated 2.9 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

Featuring a private entrance, the room in the guest house is equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Comfortable and very clean - the owner was very nice and helpful

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9.3
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.



Located in the heart of Ayr, just a few minutes' walk along tree lined avenues from both the town centre and Ayr's beach and promenade. During your stay, you can enjoy friendly personal service and traditional home made food. Plenty of free parking with security lighting and a 24-hour night porter service are available to make things easier.

The staff were really lovely and very welcoming, breakfast was lovely and the setting really nice. My bedroom was a great size and the view amazing. The other bedrooms (where doors were open and not in use - I did have a look) looked fab and were huge

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8.6
Fabulous
1,344 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Situated only 100 yards from Ayr beach, the 4-star Burnside Guest House is a terraced Victorian property, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Belleisle And Seafield Golf Courses are 5 minutes’ drive from the property and guests can also receive discounts on selected, local golf courses..

Friendly host , character bnb . I really liked the breakfast and the location. The bedroom had been furnished with character furniture which was novel. I really enjoyed my stay here, thank you!

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8.6
Fabulous
469 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Hosting a bar and free WiFi, Maze Serviced Apartment is located in Ayr. The property is situated 0.4 km from Ayr Racecourse. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 6 km from the guest house. Free on-street parking is available.

Appartments were very clean and good location for the racecourse

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6.9
Review score
167 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

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  • Havenwood
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews

    Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Havenwood can be found in Ayr, close to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and 7.1 km from Ayr Racecourse.

    Lovely comfortable bed, clean, decent power shower. Perfect Hosts.

  • Savoy Park Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,344 reviews

    You are invited to feel welcome and comfortable at this professionally operated hotel, one of Ayr's leading family-run establishments for over 40 years.

    The decor if the room is wondeful and staff very friendly

  • Burnside Guest House
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 469 reviews

    Situated only 100 yards from Ayr beach, the 4-star Burnside Guest House is a terraced Victorian property, 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre.

    Staff were very friendly room was clean great location.

  • Barns Serviced Accommodation
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 459 reviews

    Located 2 km from Ayr Racecourse and 4 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Barns Serviced Accommodation features free Wifi and all guests have access to a shared kitchen and patio.

    Very clean and welcoming , lovely looking property

  • Beaches
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 483 reviews

    Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach.

    Very nice comfortable room, outstanding breakfast, very helpful host.

  • Inverlea Guest House
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 226 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Ayr Train Station, this guest house has bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and is well located for the town centre, beach and golf courses.

    Warm host, walking distance to key areas of interest.

  • ByTheSea Guest House
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 427 reviews

    Set within a stunning conservation area of Victorian and Georgian townhouses, this family-run guest house is ideally located within 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. There is free Wi-Fi.

    Everything was up to it's usual very high standard.

  • The Doonleigh suite
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews

    Set in Ayr, The Doonleigh suite is 1.8 km from Ayr Racecourse. The property is situated 2.9 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

    loved how it was self contained your own private entrance

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Ayr

  • Abbots Way
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Ayr with Greenan Beach and Belleisle Golf Club nearby, Abbots Way offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Beechwood Ensuite Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 450 reviews

    Beechwood En-suite Rooms is ideally located between both the towns of Ayr and Prestwick, and is just an 8 minutes’ drive from Prestwick Airport.

    Lovely hosts Clean and comfy room Excellent breakfast

  • Maze Serviced Apartment
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 167 reviews

    Hosting a bar and free WiFi, Maze Serviced Apartment is located in Ayr. The property is situated 0.4 km from Ayr Racecourse. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 6 km from the guest house.

    Clean and comfortable, good location, good parking

  • Daviot Guest House
    Central location

    Daviot Guest House is set in Ayr, 200 metres from Ayr Beach, 2.9 km from Greenan Beach, as well as 2.2 km from Ayr Racecourse.

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Homestays that guests love in Ayr

  • Avg. price/night: £156
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    Beautiful house, lovely hosts, superb breakfasts & the most comfortable bed ever! A short walk to resaurants and seafront.
    McQueen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 450 reviews
    Lovely hosts Clean and comfy room Excellent breakfast
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    This place is total luxury.Great hosts fantastic breakfast with amazing restaurant quality food.The whole place from the hall all the way through is absolutely superb with total comfort and luxury in the rooms.Fantastic value for money.Within walking distance to either the town centre or even the local pubs and restaurants are closer and very good.
    craig
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 410 reviews
    Great Hosts - very friendly and supportive. The room was in great shape and very clean. definately worth a visit!
    Mark
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 410 reviews
    close to all amenities, comfortable and clean . great place to stay .. lovely hosts .
    john
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    Fabulous room and decor throughout. It felt special. Lovely hosts. Delicious breakfast. Easy walk into town and to restaurants. We highly recommend The Townhouse.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 180 reviews
    Stayed here before and would recommend. Good location, lovely accommodation and Wilson is a great host.
    Iain
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 427 reviews
    Great hosts, great facilities in room (fridge, kettle, microwave, smart TV), amazing breakfast!
    Richard
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 128 reviews
    Lovely apartment, great host, brilliant location
    Jeanette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £170
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews
    great location, easy access, clean and organized space, great host.
    Mirelle
    People with friends

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