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The Burnside Guest House

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Dining
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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14 Queens Terrace, Ayr, Scotland, KA7 1DU
  • Place, Ayr Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Low Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a striped cushion.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a small table between the beds.

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ground Floor (Small)

Double Room, Ground Floor (Small)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ayr

At The Burnside Guest House you'll be within steps of Ayr Beach and Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This beach guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Ayr guest house include Ayr Pavilion and Wellington Square.
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What's nearby

  • Ayr Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ayr Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wellington Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Low Green - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chilo's Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The West Kirk (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cecchini's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ayr India - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tree House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Burnside Guest House

As a guest of The Burnside Guest House, you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ayr guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
The Burnside Guest House offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Burnside Guest House?

The Burnside Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Burnside Guest House?

As of 3 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Burnside Guest House on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$185, 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.

Is parking available at The Burnside Guest House?

Yep, The Burnside Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Burnside Guest House?

Yep, The Burnside Guest House is a short 1-minute walk from Ayr Beach.

Does The Burnside Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Burnside Guest House?

No, The Burnside Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Burnside Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Burnside Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Burnside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, great location, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely…great food, charming and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable place. Breakfast was excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1832 property lots of character and charm Very comfortable room and bed Very clean Great breakfast Paul the owner is charming lots of information Planning on staying there again in Oct
Breakfast - choice of 6 different ones
Room absolutely charming
Stain glass is a lovely touch
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and clean; good breakfasts; fairly central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bed was heavenly, breakfast was amazing and our host informative and kind. I’ll stay there again if ever in Ayr.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, walkable to the town. Clean and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located near the sea front with free street parking with a supplied visa , and a great breakfast in the morning. Only downside is the awful weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real nice property near the beach. Extremely quiet area and parking was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at this hotel. It looked nice and cozy, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The location is a big plus—just a short walk to both the city center and the beach, making it super convenient whether you’re looking to explore or relax. Overall, it’s a good place to stay if you want comfort and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

Good Guest House

Stayed there for the British Open a nice, friendly guest house. Bed was very comfortable, room and en-suite bathroom were clean and a good supply of tea and coffee in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly landlord, good breakfast options and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint ! And close to Ayr beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quaint and quiet place by the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place & helpfull host. Situated in a beautiful part of Ayr
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very straight forward, welcoming and excellently placed for Ayr and surrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Amazing host and a banging breakfast. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Atif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you come to Ayr, this is the place to stay. I think that says enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Fabulous b and b - worth a visit

Paul’s Burnside House bed and breakfast is a great place to stay right near the west coast of Scotland . Excellent host and the Scottish breakfast was a delight . Top marks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A nice Guest House by the Coast

A lovely and welcoming Guest House. A comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities, and an excellent breakfast. No problems parking on the road outside the property. 2 minutes walk to the beach and 5 minutes walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

5star

large room, nice view, clean and comfy bed. 5star
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Guest House

Such a wonderful Guest House. Friendly, Homely and such Fab breakfasts! Many thanks Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice town. Lots to do. Close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023