Name: Parkstone Hotel
Address: Ardayre Road, Prestwick, KA9 1QN, United Kingdom, Ardayre Road, Ayrshire, KA9 1QN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $87 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Parkstone Hotel

Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport Shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Ardayre Road, Prestwick, KA9 1QN, United Kingdom –

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My third stay at the Parkstone. Brilliant place to stay at, the food is quality and the bar is relaxing.

Tfsmat, United Kingdom

Really liked the Sea view and really comfortable bed. Relaxed unpretentious atmosphere.

Tim, United Kingdom

Extra comfortable bed..great view over sea from window. Arrived late and had lots of assistance throughout my overnight stay before flight.

Julie, United Kingdom

Excellent location on the beach. We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant, I had duck & my husband had scallop starter & chicken kebab all cooked perfectly. It was presented very well & the staff are very attentive without being intrusive. I would definitely recommend & I will definitely return.

Lesley, United Kingdom

Cooked Scottish breakfast very tasty, especially the black pudding. Staff very friendly.

Gordon, United Kingdom

We arrived a lot later than expected and the restaurant was just closing but the lovely man at reception got us a table and we were able to order food which was good because we were starving! Hotel was very clean and the rooms were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend the hotel! 😊

Laura, United Kingdom

Fantastic customer service & clean, food great

Linn, United Kingdom

The hotel was on the shore front with lovely views to Arran and less than a10 minute walk from Prestwick town centre. The room was a good size with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, a seating area and a really comfortable bed. Breakfast had everything you could ask for.

Chrall, United Kingdom

Warm comfortable room, with very cosy beds.Good sized bathroom with an easy to use shower.Had a good view of the sea. Could have breakfast overlooking the sea.The restaurant looked very cosy,we only had breakfast, Maybe next time dinner.Breakfast very good,and all the staff very pleasant.

Jane, United Kingdom

Room Seaview bed enormous and comfy hotel central to walk to shops and great pubs

Margaret, United Kingdom

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Featuring free WiFi, Parkstone Hotel offers accommodations in Prestwick, just 29 miles from Glasgow. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

All rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Certain accommodations have a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

The hotel also provides car rental. Ayr is 2.9 miles from Parkstone Hotel, and Paisley is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 1.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

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	Superior Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This double room features a electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Family Room with Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This family room has a electric kettle and sea view Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Single Room with Sea View	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This single room features a flat-screen TV and electric kettle Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double or Twin Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has a electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room features a electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double or Twin Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has a flat-screen TV and electric kettle Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 172 ft² This room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 215 ft² This room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This double room features an electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Ocean view Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 161 ft² This room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 161 ft² This spacious room has a sitting area. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 172 ft² This room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Double Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 194 ft² This spacious room has a sitting area. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Royal Troon 2.1 miles
Ayr Racecourse 2.3 miles
Ayr Railway Station 2.9 miles
Belleisle Golf Club 4 miles
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum 5 miles
Dundonald Golf Course 7.2 miles
Glasgow Gailes 7.9 miles
Ballochmyle Golf Club 9.6 miles
Ardeer Golf Club 11.4 miles
Culzean Castle & Country Park 12.1 miles

Closest Airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1.4 miles
Glasgow Airport 26.2 miles
Edinburgh Airport 58 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Old style Scottish inn, with a peat fireplace in the lobby. Waterfront view, with great garden areas.”

Douglas Yale

United States of America

“Lying in bed in the morning with a coffee looking out at the sea😄. Room really comfortable, breakfast great.”

Lina

United Kingdom

“Arrived late night porter very helpful and friendly, bed very comfortable. Great view”

John

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant 33

Food: Scottish

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 10 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 25 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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When booking for 6 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

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Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Food, service, staff & rooms excellent. No complaints on anything.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 3, 2018

tfsmat
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
9.6

“Best B&B in Prestwick”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Unfortunately during my two night stay twice in two days we were told no smoked salmon for breakfast (apparently waiting for an order) which was quite bad seeing as they had a wedding on. Gutted to see the ‘Cullen Skink’ speciality has been taken off the menu.
눇My third stay at the Parkstone. Brilliant place to stay at, the food is quality and the bar is relaxing.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 2, 2018

DavieA
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very small room. Noisy room.
눇Location. Breakfast.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 2, 2018

Tim
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Really liked the Sea view and really comfortable bed. Relaxed unpretentious atmosphere.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 1, 2018

Margaret
United Kingdom
9.6

“Night away in Prestwick”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Price of drinks. Cold breakfast but got another one no problem on complaint.
눇Sea view. V welcoming.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 1, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Friendly staff made stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Hotel is getting dated but was still great.
눇Great position overlooking the Prestwick beach looking over to Arran. Very friendly and helpful staff. We were going to a lunchtime wedding and they ensured we had early access to our room.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 26, 2018

Gail
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was terrible
눇Staff were great

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 26, 2018

Julie
United Kingdom
10

“Personnel in hotel very friendly. Home from home feeling. Great location by the promenade . Great b/”
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Just tv lacked channels. Needed attention.
눇Extra comfortable bed..great view over sea from window. Arrived late and had lots of assistance throughout my overnight stay before flight.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: March 24, 2018

John
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Good food

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 23, 2018

Biff
United Kingdom
7.9

“Very pleasant. I will be back again.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Rather noisy at night
눇The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 7, 2018

Lesley
United Kingdom
10

“Comfortable hotel with great staff and delicious food in lovely location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent location on the beach. We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant, I had duck & my husband had scallop starter & chicken kebab all cooked perfectly. It was presented very well & the staff are very attentive without being intrusive. I would definitely recommend & I will definitely return.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: February 22, 2018

Grahame
United Kingdom
8.8

“Excellent, would definately stay again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Décor in hallways, bedrooms a bit dated
눇View,staff,food all excellent

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 21, 2018

Gordon
United Kingdom
10

“Really pleasant experience; would stay there again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Cooked Scottish breakfast very tasty, especially the black pudding. Staff very friendly.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 19, 2018

Laura
United Kingdom
9.6

“Lovely hotel with lovely staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇We arrived a lot later than expected and the restaurant was just closing but the lovely man at reception got us a table and we were able to order food which was good because we were starving! Hotel was very clean and the rooms were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend the hotel! 😊

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 15, 2018

Brian
United Kingdom
10

“Relaxing time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Faulty window
눇Peaceful and quiet homely

Stayed in February 2018

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