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The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Rothesay Ferry Terminal

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

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

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Rothesay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rosslyn Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Brechins Brasserie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rockabilly Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬12 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 227 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 519 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

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, a little run down but still charming! Michael at the front desk was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel in a lovely setting. Very Clean. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and comfortable room, friendly staff and close enough to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food were brilliant, excellent place to stay,, very grand was very clean, room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

D J Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful building. Limited parking. Amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our short stay. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly. We had dinner at the hotel in the bar area as we have a small dog. We were able to shop and eat lunch and breakfast nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic hotel with amazing views. Rooms good in terms of quality bed and pillows. Staff nice. Area beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Amenities
Yes very comfortable, and our dog welcomed 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good nice stay enjoyed it totally
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is set in peaceful & beautiful surroundings with great views all within walking distance to local pub. Our room was spacious & tastefully decorated. Good breakfast choice. was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miran

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Still needs lots of renovating but rooms they have done are good however cleanliness in toilwts etc needs to be improvrd nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building itself is impressive, set on the seafront behind a charming garden. The public rooms are appealing, and our family room was clean and comfortable. Like many hotels of its age, it feels a little dated, but the price is excellent and the staff are genuinely lovely. Breakfast was very good, though the evening menu was limited. The Isle of Bute is stunning, but clearly geared toward day visitors—plenty of cafés open during the day, but few options for eating out in the evening, leaving the hotel as the main choice. If you like mashed potato, you’ll be delighted; children will be equally well supplied with chips. The menu is small, the food competently prepared, but the style feels stuck in 1985. The venison casserole was enjoyable, but much else was rather beige. The risotto, however, was frankly poor—an oily, garlicky muddle of rice with thick slabs of melted Parmesan and a token rocket garnish. The hotel has both a formal dining room and more relaxed bar dining, which would be perfect for separate menus—one more traditional, the other lighter and more contemporary, with an emphasis on salads, seafood, and modern cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience in a neat building! Loved the breakfast. Parking was difficult, but we managed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grand old hotel with amazing sea views Staff are welcoming and attentive. Very comfortable beds, excellent bedding and sparklingly clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

carolinee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely building & bedroom furnishings. Bit tired in places but generally very comfortable & enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Very good views. Good location. Buffet good but not a lot of choice for vegans.quite a few steps up to hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A fine spot to lay ones head

Grand old hotel that’s got a great spot in Rothesay. A wee bit tired but overall a fine place to stay. Friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the process of being renovated, the public areas are very tired looking but the bedroom we had was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
To say the hotel is tired is an understatement, it must have been stunning in its day but that was a long time ago. It[s a beautiful old building, fantastic location, but needs a serious amount of money spent on it which I’m not sure is commercially viable. A shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025