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Riverside Lodge Hotel

Stay at Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine with free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and live entertainment. Near Royal Troon Golf Club and Dundonald Castle.

46 Annick Rd, Irvine KA11 4LD, United Kingdom View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 1894 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with welcoming service

Guests appreciate the warm, clean rooms and friendly staff alongside enjoyable meals and a relaxed atmosphere. Some aspects of service, particularly in the bar area, receive mixed feedback.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff, especially at check-in and in the restaurant.
  • Clean, comfortable rooms with thoughtful touches such as complimentary wine and spacious seating.
  • Delicious food with generous portions and a varied menu, praised for both meals and café offerings.
  • Relaxed atmosphere enhanced by live entertainment and a cozy bar area with a log fire feature.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests report slower or inconsistent service in the bar area, including delays taking orders.
  • Rooms are spread out, with some located at a distance from reception.
  • Pet-friendly policies are appreciated, including thoughtful amenities for dogs.
  • No pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle on site to consider for activity options.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a cosy, relaxed stay with warm hospitality and enjoyable dining.
  • Guests traveling with pets who value dog-friendly accommodations.
  • Couples and families celebrating special occasions or looking for a comfortable getaway.
  • Travelers interested in local attractions like golf, historic sites, and maritime museums nearby.
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About this property

Welcome to Riverside Lodge Hotel

Located at 46 Annick Rd in Irvine, the Riverside Lodge Hotel occupies a cosy redbrick building set within leafy surroundings. This relaxed property offers warm, air-conditioned rooms and serves as a versatile venue, functioning as a hotel, restaurant, event and wedding venue, and function room facility. Its on-site restaurant and bar provide a welcoming atmosphere with regular live entertainment, contributing to its casual and inviting ambiance.

Guests can enjoy practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, breakfast options, laundry service, and room service. The hotel is pet-friendly and accessible, making it suitable for families and travelers seeking convenience. While it does not feature a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle, the property’s smoke-free environment and kid-friendly atmosphere are often highlighted by visitors.

Situated around 9 miles from Royal Troon Golf Club and 4 miles from the historic 14th-century Dundonald Castle, the location offers easy access to notable attractions like the Scottish Maritime Museum and the Royal Troon Golf Club. Nearby airports include Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Glasgow Prestwick, with the latter being just a 15-minute drive, facilitating convenient travel connections.

Guest feedback reflects an overall positive experience, with praise for the welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, and quality food served at the restaurant. Some reviews mention occasional delays in service at the bar and restaurant but appreciate the friendly atmosphere and thoughtful touches such as room upgrades and special arrangements for celebrations. This balance suggests the hotel is a good choice for visitors looking for a relaxed stay with event facilities and dining options in a convenient setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Pet-friendly
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MJ
Margaret Johnston Mar 31, 2026
10

I booked an early valentines date with my hubby as working on 14th. So glad I did, the staff here are all welcoming and so friendly. The room was clean and bottle of wine was appreciated. The meal we both had was absolutely lovely. Such a good atmosphere throughout. Will definitely be returning. The lovely gentleman that checked us in and out was so nice

CM
CarrieAnne McLaughlan Mar 14, 2026
10

Visited today around 3pm for lunch with my colleague and had such a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in, the lady who served us (with long dark hair and a lovely accent) couldn’t have been warmer or more welcoming; it was some of the best customer service I’ve experienced in a long time. She was incredibly attentive throughout without ever being intrusive. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful with great music creating a relaxed vibe, and everything was very reasonably priced. An all-round fantastic visit — I’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend!

RC
Rebecca Coffey Mar 04, 2026
10

Never stayed at the hotel but have been in for food a few times and haven't been disappointed yet. Their coffee and cake offer is good if you want a quick bite, afternoon tea was lovely and their main menu offers a fair bit of choice. Service has always been good, haven't waited too long for food. We do enjoy the craft fayres although would be good to see a bit more variety/more food stalls.

GRM
George R McFarlane Feb 13, 2026
10

Was recommended this hotel by a close family friend so my sister booked an overnighter for myself and her and our partners. After checking in we went to our rooms and both rooms recieved a bottle of wine and two glasses, As we had booked evening meal and B&B as part of the deal we headed to the resturaunt at 1900.WOW the food was awesome and the portions were amazing! The hotel was spotless and staff were amazing who couldnt do enough for us.. We will 100% be back and will be recommending the place to our friends Ps the fish tank was amazing !!

TM
Terry McTernan Feb 07, 2026
10

Booked an overnight stay for my partners birthday which always gets lost in the midst of the festivities. The fantastic deal included dinner, bed & breakfast, we had guests join us for drinks and cake after dinner and we were allowed to decorate 2 booths in the bar. The ved was very comfortabke, the food was smashing, and the service was very good, relaxed and beautifully set out. The log fire built into an artifical wall was particularly inpressive. Would highly recommend.

CN
Christine neil Jan 29, 2026
8.0

Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine – 60th Birthday Stay We booked five rooms for my husband’s 60th birthday and kept it all a surprise — he had no idea the rest of the family were staying too, which made the whole weekend really special. The hotel gave us a lovely upgrade to the Arran Suite, which was such a thoughtful touch. The room was spacious, beautifully presented, and the bed was so comfortable I genuinely didn’t want to get out of it! Even with the hotel being fully booked, we didn’t hear a sound during the night — so impressed with how peaceful it was. We stayed half board and enjoyed a two-course option, with the third course available if you wanted to add it on. If nothing on the set menu appealed, you could choose from the à la carte instead, which was great. Dinner was tasty and the girls who served us were absolutely spot on — really friendly and attentive. The only downside was the wait between courses, but given how busy it was, it’s understandable that things take a little longer. Breakfast, however, did feel a bit disorganised. Different items were in different places, and the hot food wasn’t replenished quickly enough. To be fair, we were down at peak time (around 9am), which probably didn’t help. Overall, we had a lovely stay and the upgrade, quiet rooms, and fantastic dinner service made it a memorable celebration. We’d happily return

AM
A Mofis Jan 03, 2026
10

Hotel was nice and clean dog friendly areas. Reception staff brilliant. And gave us doggy bag for the dog on arrival Service at restaurant bar area could be better booked a table for 630. No one came to take our order for food after we got a drink and waited 40/45 minutes we had to approach them to take our order had to approach them again for cutlery for starters and condiments. Chicken tempura was brick hard got refunded for that. Rest of food was good. Breakfast was good decent choice. The bar/waiter staff definitely need to get their act together or extra training. A lot of rooms are very far away from reception

SA
Stewart Anderson Dec 26, 2025
10

We had a very pleasant stay. The double room was very comfortable, with three comfy chairs! (Oh, how annoying is itin many establishments when you book a double or twin room, and only have one chair!). All was clean and tidy.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Riverside Lodge Hotel

Irvine, United Kingdom

Set in a cosy redbrick building on a leafy property, this relaxed hotel is 9 miles from Royal Troon Golf Club and 4 miles from the 14th-century Dundonald Castle.

  • Irvine 28 min Walk
  • Sillars Meadow 6 min Walk
  • Riverside Hotel 2 min Walk
  • Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 22 Car · 2 hr 52 Transit
  • Glasgow Airport 40 min Car · 1 hr 19 Transit
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 15 min Car · 39 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building 795 reviews

Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building

Linthouse Building, Harbour Rd, Irvine KA12 8BT, United Kingdom

4.6 · Maritime Museum
Royal Troon Golf Club 846 reviews

Royal Troon Golf Club

Craigend Rd, Troon KA10 6EP, United Kingdom

4.6 · Golf Club
Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre 1,026 reviews

Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre

Winehouse Yett, Dundonald, Kilmarnock KA2 9HD, United Kingdom

4.5 · Castle
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