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The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Restaurant
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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Mount Stuart Road, Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9JP
  • Place, Rothesay Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rothesay Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Stuart
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Glenburn Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Rothesay Ferry Terminal
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk.
The Glenburn Hotel offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Glenburn Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a lift, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests speak favourably about the bathrooms and the overall condition of the property
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rothesay Ferry Terminal and Victorian Toilets
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Glenburn Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rothesay hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Glenburn Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Glenburn Hotel Rothesay
Glenburn Hotel
Glenburn Rothesay
The Glenburn Hotel Hotel
The Glenburn Hotel Rothesay
The Glenburn Hotel Hotel Rothesay

The Glenburn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 502 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was very clean. Food in the restaurant was very tasty but you do need to book ahead
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having lived in Rothesay for a few years in the sixties I was familiar with the Glenburn but never stayed there. It is indeed a grand building with great sea views but showing its age in a few areas. It was built in the early 1800s so that's not surprising. Parking can be a bit restrictive as the property was constructed in the days of horse and carriage. Staff were courteous and the lounge area with the bar is very comfortable and spacious. I will definitely stay there again. Very reasonable rates as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Lovely location, relaxing break

Large old style hotel with faded glamour which new owners are setting about restoring and improving. Nice restaurant with good food, large bar area in need of rethinking of the seating and with views over the bay. Had a sea view room which was lovely. Heating on full blast in a warm June weekend but large old single glazed windows merited the heating! Nice and relaxing 2 night stay, sufficient time to see island’s highlights and hotel a 10 minute walk to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception found us a garage willing to repair our car in a few hours despite it being late afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was very uncomfortable. The sea view double room only had one chair and only one bedside cabinet. It is quite bizarre that one person doesn't have a place to put their phone, glasses or glass of water. The room was big enough for one. The shower was over the bath and the bath had a very high side, which made it very difficult to get in and out of. There was a good selection for breakfast. However, we were told breakfast times were 8:00 - 10:00, which was only true for the weekend and we were late for breakfast on Monday. Thankfully there was food left over otherwise we'd have gone hungry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food and drink in the bar area were good. The common areas were very roomy and comfortable to hang out in. And no concern with cleanliness. That said, a few things took away from comfort and quality: the WiFi signal was poor, especially in the room; the shower valve was difficult to use; and the shower water temperature was very inconsistent. The interior halls and room areas and fixtures could all use some refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely grand hotel very friendly highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once again a hotel in Scotland that has NO fridge in the room. Come on. Get in the 21st century. Parking was generally atrocious. Tour bus parking in wrong place. Not enough spaces for cars. A few excellent staff members.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay in a spacious hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I want to go back now!

Although we were only there for one night, I fell in love immediately. Beautiful hotel with beautiful views. Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was great. Hotel was very quiet and cosy. The beds were really comfortable and we had an amazing stay! Would definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an impressive property but it’s need of updating and repairs. It seems that some updating has been done but it’s still a work in progress. I have mixed feelings about the staff at reception. I dealt with a gentleman at check in and he was very friendly, helpful and clearly understands good customer service. I can’t say the same about his female colleague. She clearly does not like her job and does not understand good customer service. I went to enquire about extending my stay by another night and she cut me off without letting me finish my sentence. I found her to be quite ignorant. It was almost like she was on a power trip. I declined the opportunity to stay an extra night and booked a room in another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eilidh

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Alright

Paid extra for a room with a sea view only for the view to be blocked by scaffolding which is ridiculous. Room could have been cleaner, particularly the floor could be doing with a hoover and a scrub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel big view from the hotel Lovely didn’t like Rothesay very run down but nice to new restaurants opening up
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel but little tied

Lovely hotel, friendly staff but hotel tied in need of a little tlc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and very kind helpful staff. Loved the room, very comfy bed. The bathroom was a little tired but very clean. Very happy stay - hope to be back if in this area 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025