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Royal Marine Hotel

3.0 star property

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A traditional Tudor-style building with multiple windows and a prominent sign for the Royal Marine Hotel.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.
A grand staircase with dark wooden balusters and a white column, leading to a room with a stained glass window.
A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Explore the area

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Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ
  • Place, Smiddy Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Seaview

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Seaview

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Family Standard Seaview

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Small Family Standard Seaview

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Large Seaview Standard Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Budget Double

A neatly made bed with a red blanket and heart-shaped pillows, a blue upholstered headboard, and a window with red curtains.

Budget Double

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Seaview Twin or Double

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Seaview Twin or Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and beige pillows. There is a red throw blanket on one bed and a rolled towel on the other. A lamp is on a bedside table, and a chair is visible in the corner.

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

4 Poster Deluxe

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Essential Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Iona Deluxe Family Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Arran Bridal Suite seaview kingsize

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Seaview Small Family

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Dunoon

Royal Marine Hotel places you steps from Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and within a 20-minute stroll of Cowal Golf Club. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Killcreggan restauran, is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dunoon hotel, you'll be 6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

What's nearby

  • Holy Loch Marina - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Smiddy Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Loch Long - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Continental - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ingrams Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Marine Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The historic Royal Marine Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a porter.

This Victorian Dunoon hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Royal Marine Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Killcreggan restauran

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Royal Marine Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Hotel
Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Hotel Dunoon

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Royal Marine Hotel?

The closest beach to Royal Marine Hotel is Lunderston Bay (3.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Marine Hotel?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Marine Hotel on 13 Aug 2026 start from NZ$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Marine Hotel?

No, Royal Marine Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Marine Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Marine Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Royal Marine Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Cowal Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Royal Marine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 319 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice warm welcome, staff very approachable. Nice bar, food ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice twin room, comfy beds and good shower. Really enjoyed the Haddock and chips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicola

The staff were verry welcoming and understanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in Gigha, it was an excellent room with a wooden four poster bed and large window, I could watch the car ferry loading and taking off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, light and airy. Recently refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vytis

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place stay in historical location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great room. Great view. Richard, Michelle & Mo looked after us like VIP's. Keep smiling....👍😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place! The owner, Richard, is a delight. So helpful with the local area and very approachable. The property is charming and in a perfect location. I just can't say enough good things about our experience there.
The view from the front door of The Royal Marine Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great local experience. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Loved it! The building needs some updates (loved the charm and wouldn't change the style or architecture but just update the paint and flooring). Overall, so great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was luxury,staff were very helpful and i give this hotel 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My wife and I had a decent stay at the Royal Marine, though it was a bit of a mixed bag. The building looks magnificent, and although a little tired, has fantastic potential with some TLC. Our room was spotless, and we enjoyed paying extra for the sea view; watching the ferry terminal activity was actually quite relaxing. However, the hotel is feeling a little run-down and in need of some modernising. We also found the breakfast disappointing, which let the experience down. Whilst we enjoyed our visit to Dunoon, I doubt we'll be rushing back anytime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was fine as we got there before car park filled up. There are no shops nearby. Our room had only a drip of cold water coming out the tap. The bed was sagging and the kettle was rusty inside. Apart from that it was warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,great manager and staff,very helpful,fantastic room with a view of the clyde,very warm hotel,loads of character,and feels great,highly recommend,ill certainly be going back 5 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Marion

This was advertised as 3.75 miles from where I needed to be and after payment showed where it actually is! 3.75 miles across the water and a 4.5 hour road trip! Hotels.com declined to refund me. No doubt the hotel is lovely but the location description from hotels.com is atrocious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was gorgeous - we stayed in the Arran & it had such old style Scottish charm and a gorgeous standalone bath. The staff at check in was lovely too. Would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A standout stay at a characterful hotel in a great location. The Royal Marine Hotel perfectly balances traditional charm with tasteful modern touches, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. What truly sets this place apart is the hospitality. Richard, the owner, leads a first-class team who clearly take pride in what they do. From the moment we arrived, the welcome was genuine and personable, and that level of care remained consistent right through to our departure. The on-site bar is both cosy and well-stocked, and the food deserves special mention. The menu focuses on high-quality, home-cooked dishes done exceptionally well. The handmade burger was a highlight—easily one of the best I’ve had—and it convinced us to stay for breakfast the following morning, which was equally impressive. In terms of value, service, and overall experience, The Royal Marine Hotel delivers on every level. It’s the kind of place you look forward to returning to—and we certainly will be. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here in matter of weeks,everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 6 nights 3rd time in 4 year definitely be back next year. Fantastic staff at Hotel 😎👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the royal Marine would not do any more for you, the room was upgraded to a sea view and that was amazing, we sat and had two beautiful dinners, the dining room is redecorated wonderfully and they even did a santas grotto. It’s like fine dining for incredibly prices, I really wish more people start to visit so they can keep bringing this old hotel back to full glory, they deserve it. Would we stay again absolutely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights. Staff v pleasant and courteous. Room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very comfortable

Very comfortable, nice large room, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing looking building, my room was really nice, very comfy, lovely big clean bathroom, food was good. Interior Condition is a little tired, but in all a great stay xx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025