Name: Carlton Hotel
Address: 187 Ayr Road, Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom, Ayr, South Ayrshire, GB
Price range: $156–$318 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Reviews of Carlton Hotel consistently praise friendly, helpful staff, clean and modern spaces, and comfortable rooms, with repeatedly positive comments about the cooked-to-order breakfast and on-site dining, making it a reliable base for short stays in the Ayr/Prestwick area.

Several guests found rooms uncomfortably warm due to no air conditioning and limited window opening. Other occasional issues included noise from neighboring rooms or equipment, a slow dinner service, and minor maintenance problems. Parking is plentiful, and the location works well for golfers and regional trips though it is not central. Expect a clean, comfortable stay with welcoming service.

Facilities

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Facilities

Ample on-site parking and a well-regarded restaurant and bar. Multiple reviews note there is no air conditioning, which can leave rooms warm.

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james

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyable stay. Modern hotel and spotlessly clean. Plenty parking available. Staff great and cant do enough for you. Great choice for breakfast and all cooked to order.

10

Stephanie

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful clean hotel with delicious dining options.

10

James

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is easy to understand but there is no elevator.

10

Tammi

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spectacular property. Logan’s Grill (restaurant in the hotel) was amazing and they have breakfast for those staying at the hotel that comes with the room. Spectacular wait staff and wonderful hotel staff. Beds were comfy. The only thing I would suggest to change is offering A/C in the rooms - as it gets quite stuffy with how little the windows open on the 2nd floor.

8

Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was okay and I wouldn't not go again. My room was boiling hot due to warm weather and there's no AC. I was slightly annoyed that they don't let you open your bedroom window more that an inch or two - apparently due to our old friend "Health & Safety". However that same Health & Safety doesn't seem to apply to to being seriously cooked by dangerously hot room. Rules is rules, as they say! Hotel is neither in Prestwick nor Ayr. Breakfast was nice and as I say, not terrible overall.

10

Margaret

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A fantastic overnight highlighted by the wonderful breakfast , bar a wee bit pricey though

10

Irene

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean the staff very friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble breakfast was lovely and plenty of parking i will stay again

8

Suzann

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very warm and as there is no air con the fan provided was just blowing out hot air. Maybe a small air con fan would be better. No water provided in the room, like water to take my medication so would’ve been nice. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Would stay again thank you

10

Skuli

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with great breakfast. Great bed and shower. Nice common area.

10

Simon

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and tidy with friendly staff and a pleasant restaurant.

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Cleanliness

Reviews regularly highlight very clean rooms and tidy common areas. A few guests reported maintenance issues like cracked bathroom tiles or faulty fixtures.

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10

james

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyable stay. Modern hotel and spotlessly clean. Plenty parking available. Staff great and cant do enough for you. Great choice for breakfast and all cooked to order.

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James

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Plug in the bath was broken, the shower was falling off the wall. Hot water forbthe bath did not work. Ibwoukd rather sleep in a hammock in the middle of Ayr Race Course than sleep here. Staff just coukd not be arsed at all. Dont even bother with the breakfast its not worth the money. Irs weatherspoons just with a it of class.

8

Stewart

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, powerful shower. Comfy bed. Breakfast is amazing.

10

Nicola

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was modern and spotless, bed comfortable… breakfast was delicious staff very nice.

10

James

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and efficient welcome at reception. Food at both breakfast and evening meal excellent quality. Good prompt service at bar. Prices reasonable. Outside area very comfortable to sit and enjoy the good weather. Bedroom was comfortable and clean.

10

Tom

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel , staff and food Very clean rooms .

10

Wayne

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy hotel. Staff were extremely helpful. All in all excellent stay.

10

Irene

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean the staff very friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble breakfast was lovely and plenty of parking i will stay again

10

John

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy

10

David

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant and helpful staff. Clean room,comfortable pillows etc

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with good beds, but several guests found them too warm and noted the lack of air conditioning and limited window opening. Some mention noise from fans or squeaky floors and varying sizes or shower over bath setups.

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John

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a one night stay as i travelled down the coast on my motorcycle. Room was big, bed was big/comfy, bathroom was big, tv was big, window was big. Room was pleasant/dull. Shower was in bath tub, so a bit low for tall ppl. Breakfast was included - very good, plenty of choice. Nice pleasant atmosphere. Carparking and free wifi.

10

Neasha

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large room and very comfortable bed. Stayed on business and would book again. Great stff, thank you.

6

Kevin

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was in room 211, lovely double room , unfortunately the kitchen fan goes off at 10, and is on again at 6 in the morning.

8

Christine

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room although bed was a bit soft. Staff were efficient, helpful, friendly and happy.

10

Nicola

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was modern and spotless, bed comfortable… breakfast was delicious staff very nice.

10

Stuart

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only criticism is the very squeaky floor in our room (226) when walking about the room. Breakfast was good. Included in the room rate which we weren’t aware of as booked through a 3rd party.

8

Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was okay and I wouldn't not go again. My room was boiling hot due to warm weather and there's no AC. I was slightly annoyed that they don't let you open your bedroom window more that an inch or two - apparently due to our old friend "Health & Safety". However that same Health & Safety doesn't seem to apply to to being seriously cooked by dangerously hot room. Rules is rules, as they say! Hotel is neither in Prestwick nor Ayr. Breakfast was nice and as I say, not terrible overall.

8

Christopher

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, great room although a little hot. Really nice breakfast

10

John

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very good but thought room was a little smaller than expected.

10

Timothy

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. Just stayed 1 night but room was lovely (we had a slight upgrade with a massive comfy bed). Room was clean with modern decor. Super friendly staff and a lovely breakfast included. Zero complaints but if you have any mobility issues be mindful that your room might have a shower over the bath rather than a walk in.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check in and attentive teams across reception and breakfast. There are occasional issues such as a slow dinner service or an unfriendly interaction.

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Grace

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely overnight....very accommodating when i requested a downstairs room as i had hurt my back . Thank you to all the staff.👌

10

Alexander

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From check-in to check-out staff were warm, friendly and helpful

8

Paul

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service which included an early check in, staff were very pleasant and efficient. Breakfast was good, the hot course was freshly cooked to order.

10

Caroline

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful rooms really nice, we did have an issue with evening meal, we were booked in 7.30 and got starter fairly quickly however it was approx 9.15 before we received the main course a bit too late which then resulted the sweet arriving about half hour later but we weren't able to eat much of it as too late now, we did get a free drink and an apology from waiting staff but overall wasn't best experience

10

Wayne

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy hotel. Staff were extremely helpful. All in all excellent stay.

10

Irene

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean the staff very friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble breakfast was lovely and plenty of parking i will stay again

10

David

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant and helpful staff. Clean room,comfortable pillows etc

10

Patrick

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and out of hotel Staff were very helpful and that makes a difference to your stay.

6

Matthew

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff wasn’t overly friendly or knowledgeable of the area.

10

Colin

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, very comfy hotel. Food is great and staff are all very friendly

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Location

Convenient for the Ayr and Prestwick area and golf trips. One reviewer noted it is not in the center of either town.

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Kevin

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great base for playing some of the great courses in the area at a value for money price

10

Helen

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the hotel very much, first time on my own but felt very safe, welcome , the food was excellent, next time I will book a room on the ground floor, as I found the stairs a bit much, but was offered help when I arrived. Would recommend this hotel for convenience to get any where in a radius of around 10 miles.

10

Gail

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Carlton hotel is a perfect location for Ayr eyc

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Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was okay and I wouldn't not go again. My room was boiling hot due to warm weather and there's no AC. I was slightly annoyed that they don't let you open your bedroom window more that an inch or two - apparently due to our old friend "Health & Safety". However that same Health & Safety doesn't seem to apply to to being seriously cooked by dangerously hot room. Rules is rules, as they say! Hotel is neither in Prestwick nor Ayr. Breakfast was nice and as I say, not terrible overall.

10

Vinod

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Professional and helpful staff. Very nice location

10

James

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very nice, local Prestwick hotel with great people , nice rooms and a nice breakfast. I stay there every time I play Prestwick. A can't miss hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, choice and cooked to order dishes; the restaurant receives strong feedback. Some guests mention long waits or rigid options, and a few found prices or taste less impressive.

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james

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyable stay. Modern hotel and spotlessly clean. Plenty parking available. Staff great and cant do enough for you. Great choice for breakfast and all cooked to order.

8

Stewart

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, powerful shower. Comfy bed. Breakfast is amazing.

10

Caroline

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful rooms really nice, we did have an issue with evening meal, we were booked in 7.30 and got starter fairly quickly however it was approx 9.15 before we received the main course a bit too late which then resulted the sweet arriving about half hour later but we weren't able to eat much of it as too late now, we did get a free drink and an apology from waiting staff but overall wasn't best experience

8

Paul

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean and comfy. Staff polite and friendly. Food looks amazing but for me taist was just ok.

10

Tammi

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spectacular property. Logan’s Grill (restaurant in the hotel) was amazing and they have breakfast for those staying at the hotel that comes with the room. Spectacular wait staff and wonderful hotel staff. Beds were comfy. The only thing I would suggest to change is offering A/C in the rooms - as it gets quite stuffy with how little the windows open on the 2nd floor.

10

Margaret

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A fantastic overnight highlighted by the wonderful breakfast , bar a wee bit pricey though

10

Susan

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with very polite and helpful staff. Plenty of choice for breakfast and cooked breakfasts were cooked to order and fresh.

10

Colette

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely welcome, great lunch on arrival friendly staff in restaurant, room very comfortable, only complaint cracked tiles on floor in bathroom,had dinner and breakfast in restaurant, food delicious! Would Highly recommend as very reasonable for overnight stay.

10

Eileen

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay at this hotel over the Christmas period. Very modern hotel and beautifully decorated. Room was tastefully decorated and bed was very comfortable. Tea, coffee and biscuits supplied. Breakfast was plentiful, buffet continental and full Scottish breakfast. We recommend and would definitely stay here again.

10

Colin

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, very comfy hotel. Food is great and staff are all very friendly

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$145
March	$160
April	$169
May	$164
June	$165
July	$175
August	$198
September	$159
October	$139
November	$126
December	$138

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $246
6	7	8	9 $168	10 $156	11 $180	12 $236
13 $176	14 $215	15 $190	16 $186	17	18 $271	19 $279
20 $169	21 $167	22 $168	23 $176	24 $166	25 $226	26 $318
27 $168	28 $168	29 $164	30 $166

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $172	2 $164	3 $167
4 $173	5 $168	6 $168	7 $165	8 $176	9 $201	10 $202
11 $171	12 $166	13 $162	14 $168	15 $168	16 $205	17 $169
18 $166	19 $165	20 $176	21 $171	22 $167	23 $207	24 $169
25 $158	26 $165	27 $168	28 $172	29 $166	30 $238	31 $227

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