Riverside Lodge Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3690 reviews)
46 Annick Road , Irvine , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Breakfast quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Guest mentions issues with cleanliness, including unclean bed and bathroom.
Service
9
Staff were friendly and attentive, providing a good service overall during the stay.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews highlight the great location near family and friends.
Room Quality
7.7
Several complaints about outdated decor and maintenance issues in the rooms.
Amenities
8.2
Basic amenities were provided, but there were specific complaints about breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.7
General value perception is good considering location and service.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Mixed reviews on breakfast quality and organization.
Overall Experience
8.7
Guests enjoyed their stays, with minor issues noted throughout.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:14

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine, Ayrshire offers fresh and airy rooms elegantly decorated with satin cushions and wooden headboards. Enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee facilities, en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, TVs with Freeview, and a work desk.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a cosmopolitan menu and a selection of world wines at the contemporary Brasserie Restaurant. Relax in the spacious Lounge Bar, featuring large armchairs and comfortable sofas, while enjoying light snacks and classic cocktails.

Green Tourism Award and Recreational Activities
Nestled in ample grounds, this hotel boasts a Green Tourism Award and a 9-hole junior golf course. Explore the surrounding area or visit the nearby Irvine Golf Club, just a quick 10-minute drive away.

Book your stay at Riverside Lodge Hotel for a perfect blend of luxury, dining, and recreational activities.

Important information:

For advance purchase rates and 2-night getaway rates:
The credit card you have reserved and paid for this reservation with will need to be shown on arrival at the hotel. Failure to provide this could result in your reservation being canceled if you are not able to provide an alternative method of payment.

For all guests who are staying over the festive period we would like to make you aware that dining is limited over this time. We would kindly ask that you contact the hotel prior to your arrival to make arrangements.

Please note: children’s dinner is not included in any rates and will be charged for as taken.

Please contact the hotel direct for a dog friendly room as these are subject to availability. We are a dog friendly hotel. Other pets not permitted.

Please note that for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast bookings please call and book a table before arrival as the restaurant is very busy
especially on weekends.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PIK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3690 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Service great ..food great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

WiFi was not great- intermittent drops

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • couple • gb
9
Great location nice hotel ticked all the boxes.
Pros:

Nice friendly staff very helpful.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location
Lovely communal areas to relax and socialise

Cons:

The bedrooms have undergone a slight refurbishment but the bathrooms lat the hotel down
Whilst general day to day cleaning is good a deep clean is required in bathrooms

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • ch
4
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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V9604ALsusani • Solo travel
10
Very pleasing decor and staff.
Pros:

Beautiful decor and function room.

2026-03-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Wood • couple • ca
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and we're very attentive.

Cons:

The bathroom especially the showers need up dated. We found the shower was out dated and hard to regulate and once switched off it kept dripping water.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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stephen • extended_group • gb
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • extended_group • gb
1
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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myrar_11 • Family • Irvine, North Ayrshire, Ayrshire, Scotland
10
Lovely lunch experience
Pros:

Met up with family yesterday for birthday lunch, other couple had never been to Riverside, we have been on many occasions and always enjoyed it. As they had never been they wanted to try lunch there, they were not disappointed, food and service was excellent. They loved how you are able to sit after lunch in the lovely sitting area and have a coffee without feeling rushed to leave after lunch. A lovely relaxing day.

2026-03-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • gb
1
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
Pros:

We were returning customers so obviously are happy with the Riverside. Rooms are comfortable, staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Lovely lounge/bar area, great decor.

Cons:

Small point, it's impossible to close the bedroom doors quietly so you can hear neighbours if they retire later than you!

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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I3604QKemmar • Couples
4
Disappointing Anniversary break
Pros:

This was our 4th or 5th visit, and although our last stay wasn’t great, the previous ones had been brilliant. So for our wedding anniversary we decided to give it another chance with a DB&B stay. Unfortunately, it will be our last visit.
The food has dramatically deteriorated. On the Sunday night they may have been overwhelmed with a bus tour staying, but one of our starters was completely inedible and had to be sent back because it was stone cold. Breakfast on Monday morning wasn’t any better—mushrooms sitting in oil, black pudding the same, and bacon that was so undercooked it was still white with fat. Nothing looked appealing.
After “breakfast” we returned to our room only to be met with loud building work—drilling, hammering, banging—and then a false fire alarm before the drilling resumed. A simple heads-up that maintenance was taking place would have been appreciated.
Dinner on Monday night was the final disappointment. After the poor meal the previous evening, I ordered from the à la carte menu and paid the supplement for a ribeye steak with sauce. For a £40 dish, the quality was terrible. The steak was tough, incredibly chewy, and I couldn’t eat it. I told the server when the plate was cleared, yet we were still charged full price. By that point I couldn’t even be bothered arguing.
Overall, the place has really gone downhill. Service is painfully slow, and the rooms are tired and dirty. I know this all sounds very negative, but I’ve left amazing reviews for this hotel in the past. I just can’t believe how far it has fallen. Such a shame.

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Dale • couple • gb
6
Felt budget like, rooms dirty and unclean!
Pros:

Location, use of parking a bonus

Cons:

Wasn’t there long enough, but felt more like budget that anything else

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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K77W • Family • Glasgow, Scotland
6
Itison afteroon tea
Pros:

Had afternoon tea here - was very poor. Mainly the service.
I felt that people with vouchers were treated differently. We never got our tea at all!
Had to ask a few times about drinks we had ordered.
Afternoon tea was only OK - poor sandwiches and the cakes were not as fresh as they should be. Paying cheaper prices on itison but standards shouldn't fall because of this.

2026-03-25 • via Tripadvisor