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The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Rothesay Ferry Terminal

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Front of property – evening/night
Interior
Superior Twin Room, Sea View
Lounge
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Rothesay

At The Glenburn Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Rothesay Ferry Terminal and Victorian Toilets. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Rothesay hotel include Rothesay Castle and Mount Stuart.

What's nearby

  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victorian Toilets - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rothesay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rosslyn Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪The Kettledrum - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rockabilly Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Glenburn Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Glenburn Hotel offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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.
  • 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 full breakfast: from 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Glenburn Hotel?

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

Is parking available at The Glenburn Hotel?

Yep, The Glenburn Hotel has a self car park for GBP 5 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Glenburn Hotel?

The closest beach to The Glenburn Hotel is St Ninian’s Bay (6.3 km).

Does The Glenburn Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors quite like the full breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Glenburn Hotel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

There isn't one on site, but Rothesay Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

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

Kenny

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Glenbourne has fantastic views over the Kyle's and cheaper than other BandB in thw area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Santa Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has so much character. We both felt the beds were the best we slept on during our month-long UK holiday. Under repair and renovation as of 7/25. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay, but staff were great

Booked large room with sea view, room size was great, deco was a little dated, tired looking and the bed a little hard. The bathroom was clean but the shower wasn’t very powerful. Unfortunately the hotel was undergoing building works (wasn’t aware of this at time of booking) with the window in our room being blocked by scaffolding & waste shoot which spoilt the view and disturbed the peaceful setting I’d been looking forward to. Staff were friendly and breakfast the next morning was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025