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The Burnside Guest House

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Double or Twin Room | Room amenity
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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14 Queens Terrace, Ayr, Scotland, KA7 1DU
  • Ayr Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ayr Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ayr Racecourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ground Floor (Small)

Double Room, Ground Floor (Small)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Burnside Guest House

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Burnside Guest House offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
During your stay at The Burnside Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Ayr Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Ayr Beach and Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy breakfast daily.

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Reviews

The Burnside Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no clear way to easily communicate with host. Thankfully he reached out to us when we didn’t arrive at check-out time. He was gracious, but we had no number to inform him that we would be late. I won’t be using Expedia/VRBO, or whatever it’s called again. The platform is not nearly as good as Airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay but didn’t like the fact in going out into the hall to use the toilet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay at the Burnside B&B

Easy check In and received text inquiring about time I would be arriving.very small room but bright and had everything required I slept well ..My only complaint was the tiny travel electric kettle had such a short lead on it It had to be unplugged every time to pour the water and it was right beside the curtains and it was a stretch to even plug it in…a kettle that you lift out would be a much more safe option
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
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

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Advertising said there was a bar. Needs to be changed. Also no assistance with prepaid breakfast being refunded when unable to use. Bed was comfy. TV very small. Bathroom tiny. Stayed in better guesthouses.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Runi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like everything except bathroom as it was outside. Some reason owner put us in the upstairs room which was a part of the loft conversation. Not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sea view, modern, large and clean room. Big bathroom too. Good location with a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Best cooked breakfast we had on our mini Scotland tour. Host is very knowledgeable and gives useful advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Great place!

Beautiful hotel and a beautiful location. There is no elevator, so please keep this in mind if you're not in condition to carry your bags up potentially 3 flights of stairs. The location is excellent and conveniently located. We loved the walkability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay for couples

We had a nice stay. It’s about 2 blocks to the beach. There is no lift and it’s 3 stories high! Rooms aren’t too big. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great!! Paul is a great cook! We did have a problem locating the place. We also got there late and Paul wasn’t too happy, but the next morning he was ok. Pictures on the web are accurate. Great place for young and young at heart couples to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024