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About the Hotel

The Esplanade, Ayr, United Kingdom, KA7 1DT
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Close to Ayr Beach
Great
8.1
8.7
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4.0
4.3
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The 3-star smoke-free Horizon Hotel Ayr is situated approximately 5 minutes on foot from Pirate Pete's and boasts a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge. Featuring a shopping area and a restaurant, the hotel is in the immediate vicinity of Ayr Beach.

Location

Located within a 2-km distance of Ayr Racecourse, this hotel is also only 1.3 km from Ayr railway station. The Horizon Ayr is around 800 metres from Beresford Terrace bus stop and a few steps from Steven Fountain.

A long beach is about 5 minutes on foot from the accommodation, while Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is situated 3.6 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Glasgow Prestwick airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Horizon Hotel features 25 rooms with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and bath sheets. Self-catering facilities in a dormitory room include a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a toaster.

Eat & Drink

Guests can have high tea at Vista restaurant, which serves Scottish cuisine. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. You can visit a pizzeria situated close by and taste European cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The Horizon also provides wedding services and live performances. Additionally, staying at this Ayr hotel, active guests can enjoy a tennis court, a golf club, and a golf course on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the iconic Ayr Beach for stunning sea views and a stroll.
  • Don't miss the historic Burns Cottage, birthplace of Robert Burns.
  • Try haggis neeps and tatties at the renowned Black Bull Hotel.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Rozelle Park with its beautiful gardens.
  • Sample local produce at Ayr's bustling Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
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Horizon Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
80 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
King Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Horizon Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Horizon Hotel Location

The Esplanade, Ayr, United Kingdom, KA7 1DT
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The Esplanade, Ayr, United Kingdom, KA7 1DT
Nearby
Ayr Pavilion Ayr PAVILION THE ESPLANADE
Pirate Pete's
1200 ft
The Low Green Seafront
Ayr Seafront Playpark
1500 ft
Beach
Ayr Beach
500 ft
Bruce Crescent
Citadel of Ayr
1300 ft
6 Eglinton Terrace
St Johns Tower
1500 ft
6 Eglinton Terrace
St. John's Tower
2000 ft
S Harbour St
Miller's Folly
2000 ft
Restaurants
The West Kirk
2100 ft
58a Sandgate
Cafe Ginger
1500 ft
57 Fort Street
Cafe Carlton
1500 ft
Wellington Square
Marco's Fish & Chips
1500 ft
58 Fort Street
Wellington's Bar
1800 ft
17 Wellington Square
Lori's Delights
1500 ft
45 Fort Street
the chatterbox coffee shop
1700 ft
66 Fort Street
Renaldos
1700 ft
98 Sandgate
Willie Wastle's Restaurant and Bar
2700 ft
Sandgate 14 - 16 New Bridge Street
Kawiarnia Coffee House
2600 ft
32 Newmarket Street
The Wee Windaes
2900 ft
9 Newmarket Street
Getting around
City Centre
Ayr6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport (PIK)11 min  ·  4.3 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)96 min  ·  39.8 mi
Train
Ayr Railway Station14 min  ·  3700 ft
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Horizon serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
25

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Horizon Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1044 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
81%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
8.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 2063 reviews
8.1/10
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