Bythesea Guest House

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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On the beach
Restaurant
Porch
Classic Twin Room
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16 Queens Terrace, Ayr, Scotland, KA7 1DU
  • Ayr Beach
    2 min walk
  • Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre
    2 min walk
  • Wellington Square
    4 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    15 min drive

Room options

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 26.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Ayr

With a stay at Bythesea Guest House in Ayr, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Ayr Beach and a 3-minute drive from Ayr Racecourse. .This beach guesthouse is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brig O'Doon.

What's nearby

  • Ayr Beach - 2 min walk
  • Ayr Town Hall - 9 min walk
  • Ayr Racecourse - 3 min drive
  • Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - 7 min drive
  • Brig O'Doon - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Kirk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marcos Chippy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cecchinis Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bythesea Guest House

Sun and fun on the beach, near Ayr Beach
Bythesea Guest House offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ayr guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 12 per person

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

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Bythesea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

It was lovely and clean and the breakfast was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 in a bed
Amazing clean immaculate condition property.. room was outstanding and modern.. very friendly hosts who would win four in a bed easily
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
A very comfy stay in a lovely house. Beautifully renovated and decorated. Superb breakfast. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. The breakfast was amazing and Julie & Wilson are very welcoming. The breakfast routine is simple, pick a time, what you want to eat and prepare to be wowed. The bed was very comfy and little touches like hot chocolate in the room, very much appreciated. I used the hotel as a base for my exploration of the west coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
Amazing Guest house , hosts are terrific! Spotlessly clean, all amenities you could want , breakfast superb , I cannot recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10
The hosts were fabulous! I can highly recommend this guest house ! Absolutely nothing is overlooked! Spotlessly clean! Excellent Breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Guest House
Beautiful guest house just a couple of minutes from the long sandy beach in Ayr. Fantastic location for walking and just a few minutes to the town center. Our room was pristine, it even had its own small fridge, with a bottle of chilled water and fresh milk. The room also has a microwave. There's a choice of cooked breakfast, which was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Bythesea
The house we beautiful and my room was perfect! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host were great snd breakfast was unteal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farzaneh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Amazing people, lovely room, very close to the sea, our second stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We hand our granddaughter(6)with us and she loved it. You are near the beach, play area and the town centre. The room was great and had everything and more for our stay, would certainly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely owners, delicious breakfast, great lounge
Lovely owners, delicious breakfast and great living room space with Sky Sports. Only downside was the layout of my particular bathroom, which didn’t have much legroom when you were sat on the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole time we felt welcomed in this beautifully appointed guesthouse. So comfortable, with everything we needed. The breakfast - wow! Splendid! And they provided some blackcurrant jam, specially for me, very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm with new bright contemporary rooms! Outstanding and a welcome retreat by the sea!!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paulo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highlight the property architecture, the decoration, and in terms of comfort the quality of the cotton of our bedding. Our breakfast was cooked to a good standard, the products tasted good and were sourced locally. The options beside the breakfast range from protein bars, to actimel, options that were new to myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here! I was warming welcomed by Wilson on arrival and given everything I needed. The room was exceptional, spotlessly clean and had everything anyone would need! The bed was so comfortable! Superb freshly made breakfast in the morning with a range of cereals, yogurts, fruit, toast etc. I’ll definitely be back! Thank you for being amazing hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fab stay!!!
A fab stay!!! A and very friendly welcome and stay throughout from Wilson and Julie at bythesea which is situated close to the beach and within easy walking distance to the town. Our room and en suite were both spotlessly clean. Our room was cosily warm with a super comfy bed, quality bedding and large bath sheet towels. Breakfast was beautifully presented and consistently cooked to the highest standard with quality produce. Kept us full all day until our evening meal ! On street parking was easy with a free permit provided and the street is very quiet. We would definitely recommend staying here and will do again ourselves when next visiting Ayr.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022