1 / 8The Gailes Hotel & Spa
Irvine, North Ayrshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A family run four star hotel and spa on the Ayrshire coast at Irvine, with dedicated dog friendly rooms and mucky paws towel stations.
Mucky paws towel stations and water bowls tell you how The Gailes Hotel & Spa thinks about dogs. This family run, four star hotel sits on the Ayrshire coast at Irvine, with 42 luxury bedrooms and suites, Si! Spa, and golf courses, beaches and coastal walks on the doorstep. The Gailes was named Scotland's Spa Hotel of the Year 2025 & 2026, and this dog friendly hotel keeps the coast close for your dog.
Dedicated dog friendly rooms can be booked, so choose one of those when you reserve. The hotel's rooms run from stylish deluxe rooms to a penthouse overlooking the manicured private gardens and the outdoor pavilion. Which of them are dog friendly, the hotel doesn't say. The Gailes doesn't state how many dogs a dedicated room takes, or its policy on a dog left alone while you are out, so ask the team at booking.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at GG's, out on the terrace or indoors in its sports area, where coffee, cake and a casual menu run through the day. Coast Restaurant & Bar, with its nautical theme and beach hut table, serves food all day from a hearty cooked breakfast to evening meals, using ingredients sourced locally where possible, and afternoon tea is one of its treats.
Si! Spa has a thermal suite with a vitality pool, sauna, steam room and relaxation area, plus an outdoor spa deck. Irvine Beach is the nearest dog friendly beach to The Gailes on Wildpack's map, 1.3 miles off, and Eglinton Country Park: The Corsehill Circuit is 3.6 miles away for an inland walk with your dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Towels and bowls
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Irvine Beach, 1.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Things to do
- Gym and golf
- Awards
- Scotland’s Spa Hotel of the Year 2025 & 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gailes Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Gailes Hotel & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Eglinton Country Park: The Corsehill Circuit (3.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Gailes Hotel & Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Irvine Beach, 1.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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