The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Rothesay Ferry Terminal

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Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Interior
Lounge
Superior Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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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.)

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

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

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

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

Superior Suite

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

Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Rothesay

In Rothesay .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rothesay Ferry Terminal and Victorian Toilets. Also, Rothesay Castle is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mount Stuart is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Victorian Toilets - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rothesay Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rosslyn Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mount Stuart - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wemyss Bay Station - 46 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jade Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kingarth Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Kettledrum - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golfers Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Glenburn Hotel

3-star hotel near Rothesay Ferry Terminal
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.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Glenburn Hotel to the airport?

The Glenburn Hotel is 32.1 mi (90-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Glenburn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Glenburn Hotel.

How close is The Glenburn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (17-min drive) from St Ninian’s Bay and 5.4 mi (14-min drive) from Scalpsie Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Glenburn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Glenburn Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Glenburn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Glenburn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Glenburn Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

Does The Glenburn Hotel have a pool?

The Glenburn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Glenburn Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Glenburn Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Glenburn Hotel to downtown Rothesay?

The Glenburn Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Rothesay.

The Glenburn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 510 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very tin down looking from the outside and this continued inside. It is very tired looking and needs upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to shops &pups stayed at glenburn hotel sea view room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Room comfort
Windows very dirty, cobwebs inside window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Rothesay or bust

Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. Hotel is clean but needs refurbished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

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