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Reviews of Horizon Hotel 3 stars

Esplanade, Ayr, KA7 1DT, United Kingdom

#10 of 14 hotels in Ayr

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2013 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small and basic Breakfast was very good and staff in dining room also very nice and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    7.0
    A hotel let down by its rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    However the room was poor: bathroom door rotten at the bottom, carpet that didn't meet the wall, window that would not open. Lastly the lift belongs in the 1920s

    A hotel of two halves! Reception and bar/restaurant were very good.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited space in attic with low ceiling and walls. Very slow check in, room wasn't ready for quite a while

    Convenient location, right on the seafront. Staff let us bring takeaway to our rooms after the restaurant stopped serving food at 7:30pm.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with more parking space.

    Well situated place by the sea, very comfortable and food is good.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Met the brief
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nowt

    The food was exceptional, the staff were lovely and very friendly

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Great upgrade to honeymoon suite. Great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor in the corridors leading to the bedrooms looked a bit tired and in need of redecorating.

    The location of the property is right on the sea front which is lovely. When we checked it we found we had been given the honeymoon suite which was even nicer. The room was huge. The bed was so comfortable and the black out thickly lined curtains added to the delight of being upgraded. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the showerhead was huge.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay at Horizon Ayr despite the size of our room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were allocated was supposed to be a twin room for 2 people but it was so small it should have been classed as a single, the width was 2 twin beds with a small bedside cabinet between the beds, there was hardly any room to move between the beds and on the table was a lamp and telephone so not much surface to use and on the other piece of furniture was the tea tray with the TV above, but no mirror, then discovered if you lifted part of the surface there was a hidden mirror, and that yook away the little surface you had. I asked if we could change our room but was told it was too difficult and that they were full some nights, this hotel had a lot of people just staying for one night we were the only ones staying for 6 nights. I really wish I had taken photos as you had to see this to believe it.

    Food was excellent, also had cooked breakfast each morning even though when the room I booked said continental breakfast. Staff were fantastic so friendly and efficient

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    We wanted somewhere comfortable and central in Ayr for an overnight and we were very satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked most things, the shower was a little temperamental

    The friendly efficient staff, the comfortable bed and the delicious breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    A satisfying stay in Ayr by staying at this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Nice and clean, great location next to the sea

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    I loved the food, being minutes from breach but was ill half of the holiday and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No entertainment

    It had a lift which always works. Garden lovely Comfy sofas in longe Good menu

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very enjoyable location, re beach and town
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was beachfront, it had a nice promenade nearby for walking. The staff were all very accepting of dogs in hotel and dogs were made to feel welcome with treats ( cooked sausage ) and water bowls etc

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    Good overnight stay for the lovely town of Ayr.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of updating in the rooms and bathroom facilities. We were given an attic room with my partner being 6”3 , he found it very tight in shower with his head hitting ceiling.

    The excellent location near beach and central to town centre. The bar area was nice and service was swift.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable, would stay again, staff really made every effort. Well done them.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit basic, shower rooms a bit too cosy

    Excellent location, equally excellent staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room window looked out onto a wall. wash basin taps were loose

    comfortable beds, friendly & helpful staff, clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was very uncomfortable

    Breakfast very good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel room is a bit dated.

    Great hotel right on the sea front, with lots of parking, breakfast was great, I asked for gluten free & there was a lot of choice, hotel was clean & the staff very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Accommodation let the hotel down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very tired. The door to the bathroom was in a poor state of repair. The shower head was the wrong size for the holder so it couldn't be positioned firmly The shampoo/shower gel holder was empty. Housekeeping staff were non responsive to a good morning greeting.

    Location good Seafront position. Free parking in the adjacent car park. The reception lady and breakfast team were nice and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money, no frills, basic but clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very strict 3pm check in, and we were told to change in the toilets on arrival when we arrived at 1pm, thought at least they could of offered us 1 room between 6 of us and we were going to a reunion and had been travelling for 4 hours , also when we rang up about it prior to getting to the hotel the lady was quite rude on the phone !!

    Clean and comfortable, also the staff were excellent especially the Guy in the restaurant at breakfast, so accommodating, please tell him there was 6 of us in the restaurant on Monday morning and he served us, he was BRILLIANT.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    We had a lovely stay and can recommend the food especially, we had the set menu one evening and it was great quality and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was lumpy and there were springs sticking up.

    The friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food, very good value.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay 💕
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit warm but we got a fan when we asked for one .

    The room was a good size the bed large and very comfortable with good pillows. The food was very nice but the staff were excellent especially Gordon at breakfast and a lovely girl that was her first day they were great at their job and very happy to greet you 😀

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely Hotel ,lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately all rooms have electric showers which is what they are.I.prefer a shower with more water output.No soc ket near the bed had to run cables across the floor not very safe in the dark. But still.a lovely hotel.

    The staff were all very pleasant and helpful, breakfast was excellent, bar staff friendly. Room was spotless.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Good hotel at reasonable price
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The position in front of sea - hotel staff is very kind

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    A quiet comfortable break in a good quality hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awkward turn in the staircase to access the first floor rooms with luggage.

    The hotel was a 10 minute walk from the Waverley paddle steamer embarkation port. Also a 10 minute walk to the shops. The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly. The meals were superb. No faded tartan carpets in this hotel !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lovely, comfortable Room 22 With sea view and large TV.

    Stayed in August 2025

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