The Trump Turnberry Resort €€€€€

A truly iconic world class hotel which dates to 1906 when it opened as The Station Hotel with its own railway station. Standing above one of the finest stretches of Scottish coastline, below is the legendary Ailsa course, 4 times Open championship venue and the superb but lesser known Bruce Championship course. The Trump Turnberry is a golfer’s paradise and as you would expect from this majestic property every conceivable comfort is provided along with a selection of restaurant and bars from which to enjoy the majestic views across to the Island of Arran. One for the bucket list for sure.

The Marine Hotel Troon €€€€

After a multi-million-pound refurbishment The Marine Hotel overlooks the Royal Troon course and will opens its doors again in July 2020 to provide visiting golfers a truly top-notch hotel from which to explore Troon and the surrounding areas famous links. There will 89 new rooms, a new restaurant and bar with views across the hallowed Troon links. This is sure to be amongst the top places to stay in Ayrshire.

The Piersland House Hotel €€€€

A former home of the Johnny Walker whisky family the property was built at the end of the 19 th century and converted to a charming 4-star hotel opposite Royal Troon links in the 1980’s. The hotel is set in mature gardens and has 3 different room types plus independently accessed cottage suites ideal for golfers and competitively priced. The hotel as an excellent restaurant as well as the Walker Bar and nearby Troon village has a further choice of pubs and restaurants. The first tee at Royal Troon is a few hundred yards from the hotel. Plenty of free parking on site.

The Gailes Hotel €€€

Close to the village of Irvine and surrounded by 3 of the west coast of Scotland’s finest courses, Gailes Links, Dundonald Links and Western Gailes while the Troon and Prestwick courses are less than 20 minutes’ drive from this well-loved golfers hotel. The Gailes has been awarded The Scottish Golf Tourism’s best hotel accolade, with 4 stars and 40 luxury bedrooms, it has its own floodlit driving range, 9-hole par 3 course and golf retailer/pro shop on site. There is even a golf simulator in the coffee shop and lounge bar. Full-service restaurant on site and plenty of free parking.

The Waterside Hotel €€€

As the name suggests the Waterside Inn occupies an enviable position overlooking the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire. This is an excellent 4-star property with deluxe rooms and suites and conveniently located to radiate down to the golf courses on the Ayrshire coast, North to Loch Lomond, The Trossachs or east into Perthshire. Enjoy the fresh catch of the day in the speciality sea food restaurant or a beer in the Waterside Bar or in the gardens to soak up the view.

The Gleddock Hotel Spa and Golf Resort €€€

This hidden gem of a place is well worth a stay. A truly prestigious property whose guests have included none other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. From its elevated location you will enjoy superb scenic views across the River Clyde yet just 10 minutes from this haven of calm is Glasgow International Airport and only 25 minutes to the city centre. The Gleddock Championship Club is outside the door and is regarded as one of the most scenic in the west of Scotland. Superb value is assured in this very chic property.

The South Beach Hotel, Troon €€

The friendly South Beach Hotel is a family run traditionally Scottish hotel and the owner Stewart Watt a keen golfer and member of Royal Troon. Located opposite the sea and a short walk from the town centre and golf courses the property offers simple, clean and comfortable accommodation for visiting golfers. A friendly bar serves cask ales, snacks and meals plus there is a separate à la carte restaurant. A genuinely warm welcome is always provided when staying in this popular golfer’s bolthole.

The Old Loans Inn €€

This is a country pub with rooms and a restaurant located in the heart of Ayrshire’s golf country on the outskirts of Troon. However, expect the best of service and highest quality rooms as the property has recently won the best small hotel of the year in Scotland for the 3 rd consecutive year. 20 en suite rooms are delightfully furnished, and a warm traditional country pub atmosphere makes it the perfect 19 th hole. The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner using locally sourced produce.

Mercure Hotel Ayr €€

After a comprehensive refurbishment of both rooms and public areas in 2019 the Hotel Mercure Ayr now provides excellent accommodation and value for money in the centre of the busy seaside town of Ayr. With a plethora of superb courses to play nearby from Troon to Prestwick you are spoilt for choice. After golf enjoy a massage in the full-service health club and spa. The hotel has its own bar and restaurant with lots of eating options nearby. Many of the 118 bedrooms enjoy sea views which we recommend. Parking on site.

Lochinver Guest House €

Looking for somewhere small and personal to wind down after golf, at an affordable price? Then perhaps the Lochinver Guest House, in the quiet cherry tree lined streets of Ayr will tick the box. This family run Victorian House is meticulously run as a boutique 6 bedroom, all en suite, property where you can rely on a hearty breakfast and a good cup of tea and homemade biscuits on your return. Within 5 minutes’ walk there is Ayr town centre where there is a plentiful choice of pubs and restaurants. East street parking outside the door.