Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Ayrshire holiday rental reviews
  4. Ayr holiday rental reviews
  5. Reviews of The Original Donnini Apartment

Reviews of The Original Donnini Apartment

37 South Beach Road Donnini Court, Ayr, KA7 1JP, United Kingdom

#78 of 96 Holiday rentals in Ayr

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 apartment reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels on arrival, mentioned via text and phone call but none were forthcoming. General wear and tear was visible, broken chair, cracked paint. Bathroom, particularly the shower could do with an upgrade/refresh

    Excellent location and superb comms ahead of arrival. Response to an issue we had with the boiler was super speedy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating is set on a timer and temperature which we found too hot and stuffy. Even opening windows it was hard to cool the place down. Not a bad complaint I know.

    Great location. Clean & comfortable. Everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location with balcony overlooking the harbour/sea. Enjoyed the sunset.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    8.0
    I was attending to some difficult business while staying in Ayr. another time I would hopefully be able to enjoy the sur
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bit of a carry on to get the keys out of a rather dirty and unattractive bin store. salt and pepper would have been nice

    simple attractive magnificent sunsets over the sea

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    7.0
    Fantastic location , cosy apartment but a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Following could be provided: 1. Door Closers 2. Clear instructions to operate different gadgets 3. Broken lid of the kitchen dustbin could be repaired

    Serviced apartment - first time met no one during the stay but worked efficiently

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2022

    6.0
    A good place for kids.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neighbour below the apartment who subjected me to aggressive abuse at the door of the flat 5 minutes after arriving. Felt threatened and resulted in disturbed night with children tiptoeing around the apartment and stayed out as much as possible. Outside the hosts control but needs addressed. I would not stay in this apartment again but would stay with domini

    Well equipped and location allowed us to get food easily

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sum things need looked at there was 5 of Us and when we had a meal in the apartment there was only 3 forks which is not good and the bathroom door locked and would not let us out so had to get someone to fix that so there is some things needing looked at

    Right next to the beach and shop right next door and the place is really nice just leaving a few things looked at

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional 🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Home from home with lovely views in a very good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    1.0
    Worst holiday rental experience ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A mismatched bathroom suite, rusty radiator, mold on wall. No freezer facilities. Years of dust and fluff on light fittings. Filthy, dog hair/sand everywhere. Spilled drinks under couch. Sofa bed falling apart. Draughty patio doors. Broken furniture held together with sellotape?? Bad tile finish in Kitchen. Many of these issues being reported to them years ago?? We lost 3hrs of Saturday due to having to pack, move and unpack again. Moved to 57 Churchill tower which obviously hadn't even been checked if it was fit for habitation even though there was a Donnini member of staff in the vicinity when we arrived. It had a really strong smell of stale cigarette smoke. Tobacco/ash on furniture. Holes in wall held together with sellotape. Litter under beds, blood stained mattress. All soft furnishings in living room had marks & stains. Filthy windows, cobwebs. Remnants from past tenants in wardrobes, on kitchen cupboards and in hallway cupboard. Dirty grout in bathroom. Dirty/broken glasses. Sticky floors. Dirty, threadbare living room rug. Literally a burst couch in living room. Clanging parking garage door below reverberating right through the flat regularly. We were woken at 6am by it this morning! 11 emails and over 100 photos later and all we get are paltry excuses and offered £40 off our NEXT 'Luxury' Donnini stay by a nameless employee who kept banging on about Donini's high standards! Making a complaint to booking.com as this wasn't by any means a cheap break. This was supposed to be a treat for the last few days of bereavement leave so needless to say we will never book another Donnini managed property.

    Location and view.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2022

    10
    Another great stay at the Donnini apartments!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well, sofa in sitting room is not comfortable at all. Only other small thing I can think of is, there was no baking trays for the oven, that's it.

    The view right out to sea is amazing. There is a balcony to sit at and a lift to take you to all floors, which was essential for me. The girl in the office, Heather was so lovely. She checked twice in the 5 days I was there, to make sure everything was ok and was kind enough to sort out an extra night stay for me at a great price. This is the 2nd Donnini apartment I have stayed in and I can highly recommend them.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    3.0
    Family holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was absolutely nothing I liked about that apartment I would definitely not recommend it to anybody

    It is hard to find anything positive to say about this accommodation. Probably the worst I stayed in All rooms in that apartment need a good clean There was black marks on all walls don't know when it was last painted The bathroom was disgusting black mould all over the tiles. The shower dolls disgustedly dirty ceiling all stained First night and most of the next day no hot water This property is not suitable for children I start at too many hazards I am disappointed in booking.com because I did trust you

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could do with a shower mat.

    location was central. apartment was clean. staff are exceptional. very helpful and accomodating.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    4.0
    not what I expected for the money paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the decor was tired. bathroom in particular was really not up to scratch, rusting radiator, mould etc on tiles, just looks tired and dated and needs some proper TLC. for the price we paid, just not what I expected at all

    good location, nice view, good sized bedrooms. organisation for keys, pre-call checks etc all good.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    5.0
    Face lift required
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WeIl it needs a paint job and the laminate floors creak a lot. The downstairs neighbour put a complaining letter through our letterbox 14 hours after we arrived. To walk barefoot

    The view and the lounge and kitchen

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty rooms as in very dusty, dirty windows and surfaces

    The view outside

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, nice view, big flat, quiet area ! i will recommend !

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some essential items missing

    Location and comfort

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2022

    5.0
    Location was great but cleanliness was not as we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was not that clean. Some of the kitchen utensils, pots and glasses were not clean either which was disappointing. We also had a letter from the neighbour downstairs about us walking around upstairs and making too much noise even though we were not? The login for the TV told us their were too many people in the network and wouldn’t let us watch.

    The location was great and the host was contactable.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    5.0
    prolly better value for money available
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    superficial nice until … u find soap scum in the shower, ashtray full of cigarette butts on the balcony, cheap uncomfortable furniture, rusty kettle, dog friendly with laminate floors unsuitable for dogs …

    location, lift not stairs

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2021

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom 2 should not be classed as double, far to small. No storage space, dishes in kitchen were dirty, only 3 forks in drawer. Heavily stained duvet .. need we go on

    Not a lot

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2022

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!
gogless