Sandylands Holiday Park
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- Family park close to a sandy Ayrshire beach
- Nearby access to Glasgow and Ayr by railway adjacent to the site
- Indoor pool, sports activities, restaurant, games room and playground
Site type
4
20
20Tourist board rating
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 20 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
4 
Reviews
42% would recommend this site to a friend
42% would stay here again
What customers say
Clean showers and helpful staff are often mentioned positively. Kids love the arcade and shop. However, some guests found shower blocks weren't always spotless, and pitches are near a railway. A closed bridge affects beach access. Noise, pitch bookings and electric hook-ups were also noted.
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Last updated 2026/06/16
Customer service was good, but I won’t be back.
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The arcade and shop were good for my kids to enjoy. The showers and toilets were clean.
We didn’t use any other facilities.
Disliked The smell of drugs, couples arguing loudly at night, people smoking and vaping at every door were not enjoyable.
We booked for 2 nights and when we came back for our second night after being out for the day someone else was in our pitch (with tent set up). We ended up in another pitch and our neighbours said this happens all the time. People don’t actually use the pitches they are given. The staff were great at helping to sort it out for us.
We booked an electric hook up pitch but there was no electric hook up available to us. I spoke to customer services the next day and they offered to lend us an extra long cable to reach another pitch.
Overall the customer service was good, but I won’t be back because the site just wasn’t for us.
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From the manager: Good afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback following your stay with us.
We’re pleased to hear you found our team helpful and that your children enjoyed the arcade and shop facilities, as well as the cleanliness of the shower and toilet areas.
However, we’re very sorry that several aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. The issues you experienced regarding noise and guest behaviour are disappointing to hear, and we completely understand how this affected your overall experience.
We also sincerely apologise for the confusion surrounding your allocated pitch and the electric hook-up issue. This is clearly not the standard we aim to provide, and your comments regarding pitch management and accessibility of the electric supply have been shared with the relevant teams for review.
While we appreciate your kind comments about our customer service team, we’re sorry to hear the site was ultimately not the right fit for your family. Thank you again for your honest feedback, which helps us identify areas where improvements are needed. ^EC
Nothing really good to say about the place
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nothing really good to say about the place
Disliked Poor facilities
Poor location
Poor pitches
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From the manager: Hi Lucy,
We are sorry to hear about your stay.
We hope you were able to raise your concerns with our on park guest experience team.
We hope to be given the opportunity to be able to welcome you back to one of our parks in the future. ^SR
Staff very helpful.toilet facilities spotless .
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We love it hear,so handy for great walks for our 2 spaniels.
Disliked A lot of pot holes in the roads & grassy areas.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and leave your review. We truly value your feedback and will make sure to pass your comments about the pot holes along to our touring and camping team so they can look into the issue and work towards a prompt resolution. Your experience is very important to us, and we always strive to improve our facilities and services. We hope that, despite this inconvenience, you were still able to enjoy your stay overall and make some great memories. ^AB
Filthy site run down facilites unhelpful staff worst site ive booked
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked Dirty shower blocks broken showers ,no heating in shower block ,shop smelt of drugs ,complex n chipy filthy n chippy only open friday-saturday& monday 5-9pm
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your review.
Please be assured that your feedback will be shared with the relevant teams for internal review.
We hope to be able to welcome you back to one of our parks in the future. ^SR
Poor site
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Near Saltcoats town a lovely little placce
Disliked Touring pitch flooded for whole week. Large boulder directly across from pitch that made hitching up difficult.
Toilet block while clean I never managed to get a hot shower all week after complaining I was told there was hot water! Not when I went in.
Entertaining program poor only a turn on a couple of nights even though it was Easter Holidays.
Bar and chip shop eye watering expensive.
Would I go back No
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Everything very good
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very impressive
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Staff were very helpful and informative.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Site was very clean and every thing you needed was there.
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neighbours had a washing machine and fridge freezer outside their van
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice entertainment team
Disliked Everything else
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Sorry, but we won‘t come back.
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The near to the toilettes. The clearness of the toilettes, the possibility to wash the clothes. And the small distance to the beach….(theoretical)…
We had only the Sound from the waves…
Disliked Because there is no way to go to the Beach!
The Bridge is defekt and unuseable!!!!
We had to go min. 30 min. To the sand.
There was no sand in sandyland!
The Train bitween the pitch and the Beach drives every hour, often at night also.
So it is Not really possibility to relax.
There is no Information about this all at the website.
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Would not recommend this site, really poor value for money!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked The pitches for campervans was situated beside the rail way tracks which ran early hours, the site just lacks any kind of cleanliness! The shower facilities were dated and just felt unclean and smelly. The site was busy, the entertainment for the children were seriously questioning their life choices and lacked enthusiasm. The drinks in the resort bar were expensive. The drive into the park itself went through a estate which made you wonder if you were going the right way. We struggled to find access to the beach was part of it's appeal. I would not recommend this site!
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
Sandylands Holiday Park
James Miller Crescent
Auchenharvie Park
Saltcoats
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA21 5JN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55,6331°N
4,7689°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltcoats/Ardrossan | 2,1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Irvine | 7 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
| Seamill | 8,5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Troon (South Beach) | 13 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Millport Bay | 16,4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Scottish Maritime Museum 6,3 km
Burns National Heritage Park 24,3 km
Culzean Castle & Country Park 31 km
Paisley Abbey 32,1 km
Burrell Collection 36 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 4,8 km
Troon - Prestwick 12,5 km
The Smugglers' Trail from Dundonald to Loans 12,7 km
Prestwick to Troon Along the Shore 17,4 km
LOCHWINNOCH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/04/2005) 19,1 km
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday, 19 June 2026 – Friday, 19 June 2026)
Glasgow, Scotland 41 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sandylands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandylands Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandylands Holiday Park? The landscapes in this part of Ayrshire are stunning, so it’s no surprise that some of the country’s most famed championship golf courses, including Prestwick, Royal Troon and Turnberry, can be found … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandylands Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandylands Holiday Park? From R265,27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.