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The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
$85
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

Room options

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Quadruple Room, Sea View

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

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Glenburn Hotel

3-star Rothesay hotel close to 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 television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Rothesay hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Glenburn Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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

Reviews

The Glenburn Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 496 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Thelma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel is in need of repair and updating. The whole place is very tired. Also disappointed there was no entertainment in the ball room. I’m have stayed before and was now very disappointed in everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views,comfortable beds and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, sea view rooms were amazing and really made the stay worth it, we had a large clean room all staff were friendly and considering the price can’t fault anything. We were room only and didn’t try the food at the hotel - this was due to the feedback from locals in the island stating the food was really hit and miss. The smell of the food seemed to linger throughout the lobby/ reception and restaurant and didn’t smell great - think canteen/ hospital food. Would recommend to anyone staying in Bute
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last November and returned in May but probably wont come back again. No atmosphere, bar closed at 11 on a Friday Poor breakfast selection. No continental choice ( 1 type of meat / cheese).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025