St Andrews Guest House - This cosy guest house is conveniently situated just 300 metres from Irvine town centre, close to bars, restaurants and the town's popular shopping centre. St Andrews Guest House was renovated in 2007 and now features a whisky themed dining room with whisky barrels and literature on the 'water of life'. Golf and whisky packages are a speciality of the guest house, with over 50 golf courses within an hour's drive and 3 distilleries within one hour 30 minutes drive away. The guest house is just a short drive away from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and a free courtesy bus is available for Ryanair passengers (minimum 2 night stay. This service is offered from 08:00 to 22:00, 7 days a week). All of the rooms at St Andrews Guest House are comfortable and are well equipped with en suite bathrooms, colour TV, DVD player and complimentary DVD library. Situated close to the town centre, the guest house offers excellent value for money.

Irvine Guest House - The Irvine Guest House is in Irvine town centre, a 1-minute walk from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. There is free private parking and free wireless internet access. Convenient for road, bus and rail links, the Irvine Guest House is a good base for a relaxing stay in Ayrshire. Every room has a TV and tea/coffee. Most rooms are en suite (shower and toilet), while some have access to private facilities.

Harbourside Hotel - BandB - Close to Irvine's sandy beach, the railway station and the shops, this family-run bed and breakfast is just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and offers a free shuttle service. When staying a minimum of 2 nights, the Harbourside Hotel - B&B offers a free courtesy bus service from and to the airport, between 08:00 and 00:00, 7 days week. The bed and breakfast has a great location, just a matter of metres from Irvine Railway Station, the Rivergate undercover shopping mall and the town's shops, bars and restaurants. Irvine's picturesque sandy beach is just a short stroll away. The Harbourside specialises in golf and whisky tours of the area and is located next to Glasgow Gailes golf course. All of the en suite rooms have TVs, videos, fridges, microwaves and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in most of the rooms. Breakfast is included in the price.

Marina Inn - Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Irvine's harbour-side district, the Marina Inn offers good-value accommodation close to Irvine's sandy beach and railway station. Next to the Magnum Leisure Centre, the Marina Inn is also just 700 metres from the town's indoor shopping centre. Prestwick Airport is 8 miles (13 km) away. Comfortable rooms are offered with en suite or private bathroom facilities. Some rooms have a beautiful harbour view. Refurbishment work has now been completed on 5 new rooms on the ground floor. All rooms are spacious, with en suite bathroom facilities and a 32-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and a DVD player. Guests also have access to a free DVD library. The rooms have ironing facilities, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks and tea/coffee making facilities. Work has now started on the upstairs rooms and this work should be completed by July 2009.

Nethermains Lodge - In a peaceful yet convenient location, this 19th century farmhouse is close to the A78 and approximately 15 minutes from Prestwick Airport and 40 minutes from Glasgow International Airport. Local train stations and major road links to Glasgow, Troon, Kilmarnock, Ayr and Largs can be accessed easily. The beautiful harbour-side area is 5 minutes' drive away and is adjacent to Irvine Beach Park, Magnum Leisure Centre and the popular Bridgegate shopping mall. There are 5 golf courses within easy reach of the Lodge: between 0.8 km and 40 km away. Transport to and from the courses is available. Nethermains Lodge is run informally and you can come and go as you please. Each room has en suite or private facilities. There is ample free private parking within the grounds, which is covered by CCTV.