Western House Hotel

Property class: 4
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Ayr Racecourse

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Western House Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Ayr Racecourse and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Jockey Club Restaurant, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R1 666
R1 999 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Oct - 05 Oct

Why we love this property

Culinary delights await
Modern European cuisine awaits at this hotel's restaurant with al fresco and garden views. A bar and cooked-to-order breakfast add to dining pleasures.
Blissful bedtime comfort
Pamper yourself in dressing gowns before sinking into hypo-allergenic, premium bedding on a Select Comfort mattress. Enjoy 24-hour room service after a deep soak.

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large map on the wall and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9,8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

A large four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, white linens, and two folded towels on the bed.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
Craigie Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0HA

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ayr Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Low Green - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ayr Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ayr Pavilion - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 57 min drive
  • Prestwick Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Ayr Station - 13 min walk
  • Newton-on-Ayr Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Western House Hotel

  • Western House Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Ayr Racecourse and Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Jockey Club Restaurant, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 25 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1909
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Jockey Club Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Lounge Bar - Overlooking the garden, this lobby lounge specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Western House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Western House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Western House Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 55 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Western House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Western House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Western House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Western House Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Western House Hotel?

Yes, Jockey Club Restaurant offers alfresco dining, Modern European cuisine, and garden views.

Does Western House Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Western House Hotel like?

Western House Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ayr Racecourse and 15 minutes' walk from Ayr Town Hall.

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Reviews

Western House Hotel Reviews

9,2

Wonderful

9,6

Cleanliness

8,6

Location

9,4

Staff & service

9,2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently high standard with great choice and quality products. (36 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with a great menu and friendly, helpful staff. (37 reviews)
  • The hotel offers plenty of parking spaces and a convenient location with easy access. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing hotel, beautiful room and amazing food.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel, and the staff were all very friendly. The rooms are a good size and well presented, and the buffet breakfast offers a good selection. We'll be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic giant bedroom- more like an apartment. Great location and perfect weather. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly, efficient and helpful. Lovely breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent and friendly and we even managed to check-in early which worked really well for us. Breakfast was good, especially the salmon.
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4/10 Fair

Food was excellent staff excellent however our executive room was above the kitchen we were awakened before light with now of bins and staff noise directly below our window, the noise of trolleys being moved around in a small alley way was horrendous, I fully understand work never stops , however ruined our stay/sleep ,
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly. Nice big very clean room. Lovely dinner and breakfast with plenty choice. Will definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast & dinner were very high standard, and the service was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely surroundings. Room was spotless. Staff so helpful and friendly. Food excellent. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff was very helpful with dinner recommendations and the room was great. Would stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless and large room with bath, staff and meals were excellent. Beautiful hotel and can't wait to stay again. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time to stay here Nice hotel Good price Breakfast is exceptional
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, lovely staff and excellent breakfast Highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service and room spotless plus early check in
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and the hotel is well kept with everything you need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in the main house, tasty breakfast and comfy bed. Always a good stay at the western house.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location,nice bar area good parking ,large bedrooms, bathroom bit small but does the job Comfy bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Lovely Hotel friendly efficient staff and great food I will definitely stay again
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Verry verry nice setting of the Hotel. Friendly staff and the room was big enough and everything in it what you need. Breakfast was verry nice and enough choices. Verry nice place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Spacious, quiet room, very comfortable, great shower. Staff were all bubbly and very friendly, breakfast was very good, wifi was fast and free. There was nothing to fault and I'd very happily return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Beautiful hotel situated right next to the racecourse. Staff were all pleasant, polite and helpful, we will definitely be back
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10/10 Exceptional

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.