Two Ayrshire hotels were among the winners at the eighth annual Scottish Prestige Hotel Awards in Glasgow . The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Irvine and the Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride, both owned and operated by the SimpsInns group, were recognised on the night. Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel 2025 was awarded to the Gailes which was praised by judges for its “exceptional facilities and service”. The Waterside was also highly recommended in the four-star hotel category. The Prestige Hotel Awards showcase and reward outstanding service across Scotland’s hotel industry following a nationwide public vote. The awards welcome over 500 hotels and hospitality businesses across Scotland. The Irvine-based Simpson family is the driving force behind SimpsInns, which owns and operates a collection of award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, spa, golf, and leisure activities along the Ayrshire coast, including The Gailes, The Waterside, and Loans Inn at Troon . Malcolm Simpson from SimpsInns, said: “We’re extremely proud to have been recognised once again as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland. “This latest award success for two of our hotels is testament to the hard work of our amazing team, who continually go above and beyond to ensure every guest enjoys a fantastic experience with us and keep coming back. “Continued investment has been a key strategy for the growth of Simpsinns over the last three years, with over £4 million invested across the group. “We’re committed to enhancing the quality of the guest experience across the group, including our newly refurbished restaurant at Loans Inn and the addition of 17 new bedrooms and sea view spa at The Waterside later this year .” Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter