we always stop here on our way through to portpatrick - it serves good standard pub food and we love the enormous portions. we have always found the staff friendly and welcoming and will be back soon.

When you want to eat here they let you wait in the bar area the idea being so you can play pool/socialise rather than sitting in a wee square room looking at each other. This is a good idea although when me and my mum were here there were a group of excessively noisy, swearing and just playing rude older... More

I was very worried about my stay at the Kings Arms Hotel when I read the terrible review but when I got there its was nothing like it. I found this hotel very comfortable the staff were very friendly welcoming to me and my husband. The food was great and we definitely didn't find ourselves walking away hungry the portions... More

Whilst passing through Ballantrea We stopped to have a bite to eat. The weather was freezing, but not as cold as inside, A couple came downstairs and asked if the heating was broke. the reply was,It only comes on twice a day, but it should be on soon. 1 hour later no heating, everyone sat in their coats. A customer... More

Having been on a boat trip out to Ailsa Craig that afternoon, my wife and I drove down to Ballantrae and checked in at the Kings Arms Hotel. We were a little apprehensive at first as the hotel had only two stars but our fears proved to be unwarranted. Our stay turned out to be most enjoyable and everything about... More

We were looking for a place to stop over on the way to ireland. The Kings arms was perfect for us. Great service, a very friendly and helpful host and good bar food. We had to leave early in the morning so we didn't get to try the breakfast. Rooms are clean and well appointed and the beds are comfortable.... More