Your stay — Gailes Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at high street banks for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay are widely accepted in shops, cafes, and restaurants. Small vendors or market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up the taxi fare or leaving 10% in a restaurant for good service is appreciated. For hotel staff, a couple of pounds is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a supermarket cafe or a local chain costs around £2-£2.50.
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from a supermarket or newsagent costs about £3.50-£5.
A main course at a pub or casual diner will set you back £10-£15.
Limited street food in Irvine; Port Street has a few takeaway kebab and chip shops. For variety, head to nearby Kilmarnock or Glasgow.
Aldi and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Irvine; also Tesco and Asda but pricier.
Marks & Spencer and Next at the Rivergate Centre are typical high-street options; charity shops on the main street offer cheap clothes.
A single bus ticket in Irvine costs around £2.20; a day pass about £4.50. From Glasgow Airport, take the 900 bus direct to Irvine for about £10 one-way.
Visit free attractions like the beach or Irvine Harbour. Use the X36 bus to Glasgow (£9.50 return) instead of driving. Cook from local supermarket meal deals instead of eating out.
Good to know — Irvine
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Emergency Contacts
IrvineIrvine, UK: Dial 999 for police, ambulance, or fire in life-threatening situations. 101 for non-emergency police matters. NHS 24: 111 for medical help out-of-hours. Local minor injuries unit: 01294 323 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →No restaurants found locally on OpenStreetMap for Irvine. Use OpenTable to search for dining options in the area.
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Irvine, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Gailes Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Irvine Bus Station → Riverside Lodge Hotel (stop: Annick Road)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app for live times. The bus stops right outside the hotel – ask for 'Riverside' when boarding.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Riverside Lodge Hotel Irvine
💡 Book with Irvine Taxis (01294 464 464) in advance for a fixed £30 fare. Cheaper than the rank price.
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station → Irvine Bus Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Get a dayrider for £12 if you're heading back on the same day. The bus stop is on High Street, a 5-min walk to the hotel.
Glasgow Central Station → Irvine Station (0.8 miles / 15-min walk to hotel)
💡 The walk up Bank Street is steep. Most locals grab a taxi from the station rank (about £4 to the hotel).
About Irvine
Wikipedia ↗
Irvine ( UR-vin; Scots: Irvin [ˈɪrvɪn]; Scottish Gaelic: Irbhinn [ˈiɾʲivɪɲ]) is a town and former Royal Burgh on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The 2011 Census recorded the town's population at 33,698 inhabitants, making it the largest settlement in North Ayrshire, and ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Gailes Hotel?
Check-in at Gailes Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Gailes Hotel?
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from a supermarket or newsagent costs about £3.50-£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gailes Hotel?
A single bus ticket in Irvine costs around £2.20; a day pass about £4.50. From Glasgow Airport, take the 900 bus direct to Irvine for about £10 one-way.
Top Attractions in Irvine
💡 Key available from the nearby town library during weekday opening hours. The kirkyard's oldest gravestones are near the south wall; look for the 'Tod's Stone' – a carved hogback from Viking times.
💡 Pick up the free heritage trail leaflet from the tourist information office in the Town House (open April–October). The walk takes about 45 minutes. Don't skip the narrow 'vennel' alleys behind the main streets.
💡 Walk north toward the harbour at low tide to spot seals on the rocks. Car park costs about £3 in summer but street parking is free further along.
💡 The play park and loch are near the main car park (free entry, parking £2 in peak season). For quieter walks, take the path along the Lugton Water river past the old ice house. Toilets are in the visitor centre, open 10:00–16:00 most days.
💡 Entry is £8.75 for adults but check their website for 'pay what you can' days (usually first weekend of the month). The cafe does decent tea at reasonable prices.