A good four-star establishment with excellent leisure facilities, the Marine Hotel in Troon has undergone some major recent refurbishment. Dating back to 1897, it overlooks Royal Troon and is a convenient base for golfing in the region.
GUESTROOMS
90 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including premium rooms and 5 suites. All rooms offer the expected modern amenities from trouser press to hairdryer, while some boast a mini-bar and tremendous views over Royal Troon and the Firth of Clyde.
FACILITIES
Fairways Restaurant, Arran Lounge and Bodysense Leisure Club, featuring a 16-metre swimming pool, spa, steam room, sauna, solarium, gymnasium, squash court and a beauty salon, which offers a range of treatments, including facials, massage and manicures.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Commanding peerless views over the Firth of Clyde and the fairways of Royal Troon, the Marine Hotel occupies an enviable location and represents an unparalleled base from which to explore some of Scotland's finest links golf courses. And having recently undergone major refurbishment, the Marine Hotel is now worthy of its majestic location. Dating back to 1897, the combination of a warm welcome, excellent facilities and superb service, ensures that the Marine Hotel deserves the international reputation it has gained as a good golfing hotel.
Following the 2003 addition of 16 new guestrooms, the Marine Hotel now offers a total of 90 very comfortable en-suite rooms, including 5 spacious suites complete with private dining room and mini-bar. Most bedrooms command beautiful vistas over the golf course and Firth of Clyde, while all are tastefully designed and boast excellent room amenities. A major attraction here is the newly refurbished Bodysense Leisure Club with its 16-metre swimming pool, gymnasium, steam room, sauna, beauty salon, squash court and a lounge area to unwind and enjoy a drink.
In terms of dining, the Marine Hotel does not disappoint. Guests may choose the refinement, elegance and creative cuisine of Fairways Restaurant, which offers beautiful views over the 18th green at Royal Troon or enjoy a light bite in the Arran Lounge, a perfect place to relax over afternoon tea or a rare malt whisky. And for both the over-golfed and non-golfer, there is also plenty to do and see in the area. The peace and quiet of Burns Country, the impressive Culzean Castle and the varied attractions of Glasgow City are well-worth inspecting.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
It does not represent the last word in luxury but the Marine Hotel is a good four-star golfer's hotel, particularly since its refurbishment. Its convenience to Royal Troon is a major factor but it also boasts impressive leisure facilities.
Overlooking Royal Troon Golf Club, the hotel lies less than a mile south of Troon and 32 miles southwest of Glasgow.
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Commanding peerless views over the Firth of Clyde and the fairways of Royal Troon, the Marine Hotel occupies an enviable location and represents an unparalleled base from which to explore some of Scotland's finest links golf courses. And having recently undergone major refurbishment, the Marine Hotel is now worthy of its majestic location. Dating back to 1897, the combination of a warm welcome, excellent facilities and superb service, ensures that the Marine Hotel deserves the international reputation it has gained as a good golfing hotel.
