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The Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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West Bay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 7HU
  • Place, Castle House Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Queens Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunoon Leisure Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunoon

The Esplanade Hotel places you steps from Castle House Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of The Queens Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find wedding services. Continental breakfast is available. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dunoon hotel, you'll be 8.1 km (5 mi) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

What's nearby

  • Castle House Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Queens Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dunoon Leisure Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 9 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lorne Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Inverkip Hotel - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Three In One - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Esplanade Hotel also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dunoon hotel is smoke free.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel offers 65 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Dunoon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 3 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Dunoon Esplanade Hotel
Esplanade Dunoon
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Hotel Dunoon
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Esplanade Hotel Dunoon, Scotland
Esplanade Hotel
OYO Esplanade Hotel
OYO The Esplanade Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Esplanade Hotel?

The Esplanade Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Esplanade Hotel?

Yep, The Esplanade Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Esplanade Hotel?

The closest beach to The Esplanade Hotel is Lunderston Bay (4 km).

Does The Esplanade Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is served at The Esplanade Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, The Esplanade Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Esplanade Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 89 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Lovely Hotel in an excellent location

Welcoming friendly atmosphere with excellent staff and service who made every effort to make sure you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I K F

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

Esplanade

Fine pleasant hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was near the beach. What I didn't like was our room was not cleaned once during our stay.Even the bed wasn't made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Double booking hotel management!

I arrived at about 15:00 on day of booking to be told my booking had been cancelled on 10th June. I can find no trace of the cancellation on the day, no computer with me, just a confirmation of booking printout. Asked to leave! Expedia can find no documentation of cancellation. Hotels cannot find any cancellation nor can OYO so I presume the hotel cancelled, did not tell me but they had double booked. BEWARE! All accommodation in town booked due to major event. 2 coach loads in hotel could be the reason! No refund as yet from cancellation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay for a night

Hotel is a bit dated, room was very very small, bed okay, pillow's too hard. View out the window was a derelict building and grounds. Dinner menu wasn't good. Didn't try breakfast. Staff member at reception was friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro. The bar and garden were alright Con. Breakfast was not in the hotel but at another hotel half a mile away which is totally unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hi our stay was fine, not outstanding. For breakfast we had to walk to other hotel , hotel was fine staff friendly but in need of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Missed opportunity to impress

Room was clean, however bedside light wasnt working. Request made for walk in shower due to mobility issues but wasn't available. No milk sachets in the hotel for the complimentary tea/coffee. Was advised that there were 5 steps, however there were at least 15 steps to the room which due mobility issues presented hazard. Breakfast was meant to be included however breakfast consisted of a packet of sandwiches, a bottle of juice, crisps and a packet of biscuits in a brown bag. Overall, disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! After a long day of travel, and being soaking wet, we finally got to the hotel only to be told THEY OVERBOOKED and sent us an email saying we were thrown over to their sister hotel. I never received an email about an overbooking nor did I get any prior notification of being booked at another hotel. The horrible woman at the front desk kept insisting she had send an email notifying me they had overbooked but I never received such notification. The staff was rude and rushed us out the door so they could continue to shuffle through their papers. DO NOT STAY HERE. Choose somewhere else to spend your money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really unique property. We felt we were in the past, most guests relaxing in the lounge waiting to be called for dinner. Beautiful view of the water, the property was right on the promenade. The dinner was a set price and included 3 courses. It was excellent! We enjoyed our stay except for the door would creak with the breeze and kept us awake until we finally thought to jam something in between. But all in all, was a great place to stay and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean, quiet and breakfast amazing. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Not a bad place to stay quiet and comfortable.....

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Excellent stay " doon the watter "

Manager and Shona on reception were extremely nice and helpful, as were all the staff we came in contact with. The hotel was in an excellent position with a wonderful outlook on the Bay. our room was excellent, but in spite of being very busy Shona assisted us by upgrading to room with sea view ( Angus ) as soon as it became available without charge. Would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone wishing a break in Dunoon. Breakfast excellent and plentiful. Bar service excellent and moderately priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lots of creaks when people moved in upstairs rooms. Breakfast service slow as a coach load was staying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view. Hotel right on the long esplanade on the loch. Great leisurely walk after breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weather help, seats outside with a drink . Great breakfast & variety. & all hot . Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First Time in Scotland

Charming hotel with wonderful breakfast with a lovely view for morning photo taking. Shower/tub was difficult to get in and out, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok for a night

A bit run down. Guests smoking right next to the terrace door means walking through a smoky area to get from our room location to main part of hotel. Noticed a musty smell in the common lounge area. Food service at meals felt rushed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed a couple of nights, nIce hotel with clean rooms and a well cooked hot breakfast, pleasant staff - would recommend and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very attentive staff, happy friendly manager. Dinner was good as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Wee family overnight!

Value for money break, friendly staff and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

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

4 night stay

I spent 4 nights at the esplanade hotel staff were friendly room was clean food was good this is the 3rd time which I have stayed there would go back again but to a different room which has a view
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hitel staff very pleasant would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Chillax

Lovely stay weather a bonus lovely staff and breakfast central for town 👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

kin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I went to the hotel, I found that it was closed. Why still recommend and accept me on the Internet? During the period, nobody informed me to change to other hotel. This made me unacceptable and unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019