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The Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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4 HIGH STREET, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9AR
  • Place, Victorian Toilets
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rothesay Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bute Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rothesay

At The Esplanade Hotel you'll be within steps of Rothesay Ferry Terminal and Victorian Toilets. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Esplanade, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Rothesay hotel include Rothesay Castle and Bute Museum.

What's nearby

  • Victorian Toilets - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bute Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rothesay Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rosslyn Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wemyss Bay Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jade Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie Bling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brechins Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Liz's Diner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Rothesay hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Esplanade

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Rothesay
Esplanade Hotel
Esplanade Rothesay
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Rothesay
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Rothesay

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Esplanade Hotel?

The closest beach to The Esplanade Hotel is Kilbride Bay Beach (13 km).

Does The Esplanade Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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, you can grab a meal at The Esplanade Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Esplanade Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Rothesay Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 53 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location: the sea and harbour on one side ande the castle on the other side.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Idea place to stay when playing golf at the rothesay course.. hotel is very close to the ferry terminal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Clean honest room with all the amenities you would need
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Hotel could be done with upgrading toilets and shower facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bute break

Our room was clean and had tea/ coffee making facilities. Toiletries were also provided. The view out our window was of the castle. Good location. Hotel requires some updating and there are a few stairs to the rooms.
Ferry leaving harbour
Sunset from Glenburn
View to Loch Striven
Mount Stuart house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

THOMAS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never stayed in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

John

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

John coyle

Good friendly staff clean. Nice meals recommend to any one
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff lovely. Hotel very run down could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty no staff go to another place for breakfast Wouldn't recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shockingly poor for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

I actually couldn’t check in as I was attending a wedding but couldn’t check in as the wedding was at 3pm and so was the check in time so I paid £90 for nothing. Pure raging
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Angela was wonderful. The man?? not so much. Complained about my having a double booking and canceling twice. I don't know what he was referring to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no staff available when we arrived at 5.30pm. Phoned the number given but it went to voicemail and no one returned the call The shower did not work and there were no staff available to ask for help
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Marlyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service

The hotel was locked when we arrived. No one was there!! There was a mobile number which we called to be told staff were on their break!! Apart from this chap who arrived to give us our key. Didnt see anyone. Left our key in room when we were leaving as didnt know what to do with it.Very very poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The description for this hotel is very misleading. it says: The front desk is open daily from 8am - 7:30pm. Front desk will greet guests on arrival. I arrived at about 3pm to find the hotel locked up. On phoning the hotel, I was told to go to a different hotel. Someone took me back to the Esplanade and checked me in. I also had to go to the other hotel for breakfast and to check out. This was just inconvenient for me, but for someone with mobility issues would have been completely unacceptable and the hotel should not misrepresent the position in the listing. Other issues relating to the listing: No bottled water in the room Very limited toiletries in the room (soap only) As well as the issues with the listing I had the following issues: The bathroom light wasn’t working Only one time was offered for breakfast The room was very, very noisy. On the noise issue, I expected some noise as the hotel is located on the front. My room was at the back of the hotel overlooking the castle. It overlooked a small square which was extremely noisy until around 10pm. In addition, a drunk fellow guest kept me up from 1:30am despite my earplugs. The staff at this hotel were lovely, but I definitely don’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great service and good breakfast

Staff were very helpful and received a free upgrade as they were overbooked. Room was very comfortable and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

lovely hotel

We got moved to the sister hotel the Victoria as the esplanade was closed . The hotel was great . Staff are all lovely . Food was amazing. Definitely will go back . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A standard overnight, cold room with window not able to shut , was hanging down slightly from the top, thin curtains with no heater turned on for arrival, cold through the night, early loud delivery noises
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central. Good price. Clean and tidy. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy enough, Friendly staff, nice food, big enough rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plessent staff, well positioned for all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They roof had a leak and wasn’t fixed before we arrived so the room was smelling a bit. Shared bathroom wasn’t ideal and there were no shampoo or shower gel provided. The kitchen staff got our breakfast order wrong which wasn’t ideal either as we had plans early to check into another hotel that morning. The lady who checked us in couldn’t be nicer which was the best part of the hotel. We also had to check in at a bar which is unusual and it took a while to get someone and then to show us to the room. There is also no iron or hairdryer provided in the room and we were not advised at check in if any were avaliable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right by the ferry terminal was extremely convenient and views from the hotel window were fantastic. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, helping me to secure my push bike overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food really good as was location,big comfy rooms although a little old and dated but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be so much better

The Bad - The Windows did not close correctly so the room was unbelievably cold. the radiator in the room took 4 hours to bring the room from artic to warm. the quilt on the bed was 5 tog and totally unsuitable for winter use. I required to depart at 0700 and was told breakfast was served at 0900 and there would be no one available. Evening meal - unless you were there before 1945 meals would not be served - as I had an evening meeting to attend which finished at 2030 no meal was available. The TV required a digital to analogue converted which was frustrating to use and unnecessarily complicated. The Good - This hotel was spotlessly clean, as was the room, the welcome was warm and friendly, The Wifi was excellent. It has obviously been a good hotel in the past but now requires some serious renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019