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The Gailes Hotel and Spa

4.0 star property

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Nestled near Western Gailes Golf Club, The Gailes Hotel and Spa invites you to unwind in style. Tee off on the driving range or treat yourself to a detox wrap at the onsite spa. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast and British cuisine at Coast Restaurant and Bar, where al fresco dining is an option. With free in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, garden views from your room or from the hotel's garden itself are sure to leave you feeling refreshed.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Golf view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Irvine, The Gailes Hotel and Spa is near the beach. Western Gailes Golf Club and Royal Troon Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Irvine Beach and Ayr Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Heads of Ayr Farm Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Irvine travel guide
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Marine Drive, Gailes, Irvine, Scotland, KA11 5AE

What's nearby

  • Beautiful sandy beach stretching for miles. Perfect for long dog walks
    Irvine Beach
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Western Gailes Golf Club
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dundonald Links
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dundonald Links
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Irvine Beach Park
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Station
    6 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Auld Brig (Wetherspoon)
    4 min drive
  • Porthead Tavern
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Carrick
    4 min drive
  • Adesso
    3 min drive

About this property

The Gailes Hotel and Spa

Upscale hotel near Western Gailes Golf Club
Located close to Irvine Beach, The Gailes Hotel and Spa provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf pro shop. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial or reflexology at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Coast Restaurant and Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
  • 3 meeting rooms, a vending machine and golf clubs on-site
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gailes Hotel and Spa include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coast Restaurant and Bar
  • GG's Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 January 2026 to 26 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 20.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; fitness facilities

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gailes Hotel Irvine
Gailes Hotel
Gailes Irvine
The Gailes Hotel Restaurant
The Gailes Hotel Restaurant
The Gailes Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Gailes Hotel and Spa Irvine
The Gailes Hotel and Spa Hotel Irvine

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gailes Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Gailes Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Gailes Hotel and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Gailes Hotel and Spa located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Western Gailes Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Irvine Beach. Royal Troon Golf Club and Prestwick Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Gailes Hotel and Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast & spa very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very nice and very attentive. The restaurant is very good. The atmosphere is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant staff, very helpful!

Extremely pleasant staff, so helpful and very polite. The room was clean and comfortable, food is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, just one night before hopping over to Arran. Hotel was very clean and the service was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super find

Receptionist was super friendly & helpful 5* Lovely room overlooking the grounds Hotel is in a great location & well equipped super clean Whilst the food was lovely my meal arrived 45minutes after ordering & was wrong. No apology - very poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked because price was appealing, however unless you book direct, there is a £20pp fee to use the spa facilities which bumps the price up anyway. Room was ok, confortable but very Premier Inn like. Food at dinner was lovely, service at breakfast was terrible. There are other hotels in the area that are much better value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurjit

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & quiet very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming entry with polite staff. Very clean rooms and hotel. Excellent stands
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SPA should be included even if booked not directly, otherwise very clean and respectful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from staff on arrival at reception however when ordering the meals i didnt get what i ordered but it was rectified in a nice way,clean room and breakfast was great.my only issue was the very poor Internet connection which would make me think twice about staying again as couldn't complete work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room in a peaceful quiet area. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice decor and grounds. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sakinah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly front desk staff! Great bartender!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay. Staff friendly and welcoming. Spa area lovely. Everywhere clean. Bedroom lovely, great nights sleep, comfortable bed 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel shame about evening meal

Lovely rooms great looking bar restaurant, Breakfast great , dining at the evening not so good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was lovely staf were friendly and helpful and the room was nice and clean.. However, the bed was so uncomfortable and my back was so sore that i didnt have the best nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice 2 day relaxing birthday break

Nice 2 day birthday break for my partner, hotel was spotlessly clean, rooms were well equipped, although a smart tv would have gave it 5 stars instead of 4, bed was exceptionally comfortable & massive, food was great but slightly overpriced we thought, the SPA suite wasn't the best but relaxing, SPA treatments were way overpriced for what was on offer, but we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top marks for Keiran the chef!

AMAZING!!! The restaurant team were simply the best. We had our 7 year old grandson with us who has autism, and the staff went well over and above for us. George spoke to him, Keiran the chef came out of the kitchen to see him. Truly exceptional and in his words “the best night ever”. Service goes a long way and this whole team nailed it, even with our annoyingly awkward requests with our meals. We love a night away and I have not experienced service like this for a long time. The management team should be proud of a truly exceptional front of house team, and of course a special mention to Keiran for making it a night to remember.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed review

The spa was out of this world , the service, facilities a d treatments were fantastic. I would 100% visit the spa again . Nothing was too much trouble , exceptional worth every penny. The hotel its self is tired , the room was drab. The restaurant was pleasant, the service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room. Lovely ensuite although the extractor fan was on the whole time. With the door closed it was just a hum.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor food offer

Decent hotel. Little overpriced. Clean and reasonble sized beds and bedrooms. Restaurant service is abysmal. Breakfast order must be given immediately server welcomes you or the wait can be an age. The breakfast is usually poor to average. Evening menu is poor. Food is average
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Ok accommodation for a 1 night stay, mattress needs replacing. Bedding needs updating as quite rough. Room looks tired and dull. Bathroom requires upgrading, very dark and dingy, service panel for water pipes stuck on with blu-tak, not professional. Breakfast was awful, cheap ingredients and cooked to a poor quality. Staff were lovely, professional and approachable. For a 4 star hotel, I was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Okay but needs an upgrade

Reception staff and restaurant staff were all very good, but the hotel is ordinary. Mattresses felt cheap, crunchy sheets and towels and the thinnest duvet. I couldn’t get warm on our second night. An investment into mattress toppers and cosy bedding and towels would give you a much higher rating. Luxuries you expect at a spa hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, the girls on reception were very nice and couldn't do enough for you. We were on the ground floor and in the mornings it was very noisy outside so couldn't sleep as long as we wanted. The rooms were lovely and the bed was extremely comfortable but the shower was not great, there wasn't good pressure of water and the water was only slightly warm so that was a big disappointment. Apart from that everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel if you play golf

Hotel is in a lovely location, we were lucky to get a view of the gardens (not the car park). Room was comfortable and clean, we were disappointed with the bathroom, there is mould on the ceiling and the shower mixer tap had the central section missing which would have shown how it worked (room 8 on group floor. Service in the bar was good, bar area was comfortable. Food was OK at dinner, disappointed with my breakfast order of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs as the eggs were dry and over cooked and not very hot. We were not impressed with the morning check out process, the bill was not itemised, I was not given an actual value of the bill until I asked just advised there was enough credit on my account to cover all charges. When I requested itemisation I was advised they could only give me a photo copy of the till receipt from the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds comfortable but not a fan of mood lighting. With no light above mirror, room was quite dismal. Apart from small bedside lights covered by long shades thereby blocking light there was standard lamp with same style shades and overhead lights at door same as others. Room needs proper overhead light at mirror. Staff and food excellent as always but £5.15 for a bottle of plain water in room is extortionate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023