Troon
Things to do in Troon, Ayrshire and Arran
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Troon is a coastal town in South Ayrshire with a strong appeal for anyone seeking a seaside break. The beaches are the draw here: Barassie Beach is rated 4.6 from around 1,000 reviews, suggesting it delivers reliably on what visitors want from a Scottish beach. There's also a Treasure Hunt Trail through the town itself, rated 4.2 from 25 reviews, which offers a different sort of exploring if the weather turns or you want something between beach visits.
For eating out, the Clubhouse is rated 4.6 from 855 reviews—a significant number suggesting it's worth seeking out. Beyond that single listing in the records, your options may well extend further, though that's not something we can speak to here.
Where to stay in Troon(8)
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The accommodation leans toward hotels and guest houses rather than self-catering, with eight places to stay. The Old Loans Inn and Piersland House both sit at 4.6 stars from well over 1,000 reviews each, indicating they're established favourites. The Salt Lodge, smaller and newer to the records, has achieved a 4.8 rating from 130 reviews. The Marine Hotel (4.3 stars, 1,194 reviews) and South Beach Hotel (4.4 stars, 508 reviews) round out the mid-range options.
Anchorage Hotel Troon
147-149 Templehill, Troon
No2 Troon Road
2 Troon Road, Troon
Old Loans Inn
31-33 Main Street, Troon
Piersland House
Craigend Road, Troon
Sandhill House
Southwood Road, Troon
South Beach Hotel
73 South Beach, Troon
The Salt Lodge
Harbour Road, Troon
The Marine Hotel
8 Crosbie Road, Troon
Things to Do in Troon(2)
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Attractions Near Troon
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Prestwick Beach
Prestwick · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Dundonald Castle
Yett · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Irvine Beach
Irvine · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum- Irvine
Irvine · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Citadel Leisure Centre
Ayr · ⭐ 4.0
5 mi
Creepy Crawlies
Irvine · ⭐ 4.2
6 mi
Ayr Beach
Ayr · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
LA Bowl and Lazerzone
Ayr · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Troon
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Glenburn Dairy Certificated Site
⭐ 4.2
Dutch House Caravan Parks Ltd
⭐ 4.2
Dankeith Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Galrigside Farm
⭐ 5.0
Ayr Craigie Gardens Club Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Craigie Gardens Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.5
Crofthead Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £299/night
Ardlui Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Self-Catering Cottages in Troon
All cottages in Troon →Tigh Beag
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £293
Sandilands
4 bed · sleeps 7
The Penthouse
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,275
Piersland Mews
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £827
The Loans Inn Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,226
Links Flat 1
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
Northbeach Apartment B
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £627
High Wardneuk
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £581
Common questions about Troon
Where can I stay in Troon?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Troon.
What is there to do in Troon?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Troon.
Where can I eat in Troon?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Troon.
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