Turnberry Resort

Amazing! Gorgeous architecture in a gorgeous setting with incredible staff.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable stay – exceptional service in a stunning setting Trump Turnberry was one of the highlights of our two-week Scotland road trip. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful – grand, elegant and full of character, with spectacular views across the Ayrshire coast towards Ailsa Craig. The evening bagpiper playing outside the hotel as the sun set was a lovely touch and really added to the atmosphere. Our initial king room was much smaller than our sons’ twin room and overlooked the car park, but after speaking to reception they showed us the Watson Suite. It was such a worthwhile upgrade and completely transformed our stay. The suite was enormous, beautifully furnished and had breathtaking sea views. The service throughout our stay was outstanding. A special mention to Debbie in Guest Services and Jim, one of the porters, who went above and beyond after torrential rain forced our golfers off the course. The hotel kindly laundered all of their soaking wet golf clothes free of charge, rearranged an early morning tee time for the following day and extended our checkout so they could finish their round, shower and pack before we left. That level of customer service really impressed us. The golfers loved the course, despite the weather doing its best to spoil the day, and the practice facilities were excellent. While they played, I enjoyed the spa, gym and relaxing around the hotel, which meant there was plenty to do even for the non-golfers in our group. Food was consistently very good. We enjoyed a relaxed dinner overlooking the course on our first evening and a lovely fine dining experience in the 1906 Restaurant on our second night. Breakfasts were excellent too, particularly the Scottish smoked salmon, fresh fruit and homemade granola. If I had one small criticism, it would simply be that the standard room we were originally allocated didn’t quite match the expectations created by the rest of this magnificent hotel. However, the way the staff handled our request more than made up for it. Overall, this is a luxurious resort in an incredible setting, with first-class service and genuine attention to detail. We left wishing we could have stayed longer and would happily return.

Beware … I received a gift voucher for afternoon tea ( think £100) and it is only valid for 1 year. Please don’t make the same mistake as I have. They won’t extend it. Money for nothing.