Mount Stuart Road, Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9JP
What's nearby
Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
Victorian Toilets - 12 min walk
Rothesay Castle - 15 min walk
Rosslyn Castle - 18 min walk
Mount Stuart - 11 min drive
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 90 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 96 min drive
Wemyss Bay Station - 46 min drive
Inverkip Station - 53 min drive
Branchton Station - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Kingarth Pub - 10 min drive
Struan Bar - 5 min walk
The Osborne - 57 min drive
Ettrick Bay Tea Room - 9 min drive
Liz's Diner - 10 min walk
About this property
The Glenburn Hotel
When visiting Rothesay, The Glenburn Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and nice bathrooms.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
115 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Street parking available
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 5 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does The Glenburn Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Glenburn Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Glenburn Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Glenburn Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Glenburn Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Glenburn Hotel and nearby?
The Glenburn Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Glenburn Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Glenburn Hotel like?
The Glenburn Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Rothesay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes' walk from Rothesay Castle.
The Glenburn Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
27 November 2024
Good vfm
It was suiable for my purposes. My job ladted longer than expected and i had to stay another night on the island. The hotel had rooms at shorf notice. A bit dated looking but it was clean and comfortable.
William
William, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
strongly recommend
very nice room. will come back again.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 November 2024
Great location and pleasant
The Glenburn has seen better days. The decor is a bit tired and in need of refurb as as the bathrooms. But. it's clean, tidy, food was good, staff were terrific. So as budget stays go, it's hard to beat. The building itself looks like a 5 star hotel in images but that's not the case internally anymore. Wouldn't take much to transform the place, but i guess the investment vs return just isn't there anymore - which is a shame.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Nostalgic Trip to the Isle of Bute - November 2024
My sister and I had a really lovely stay at the Glenburn Hotel over the weekend and it was fabulous to see it open again after the new owners re-opened it earlier this year.
A truly iconic hotel with lots of character, stunning views over the harbour, lots of history, and much to offer.
We will be returning to the hotel again in 2025 when further refurbishment works during Dec to February 2025 are finished.
All the hotel staff were welcoming and friendly. Special thanks to Michael, Niall and Debbie in the main reception and also to Thomas who looked after us during our stay which was acknowledged and appreciated.
Good luck with ongoing renovations which will be appreciated by a future guests staying at the hotel.
Joan
Joan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 November 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
31 October 2024
Avoid
Food was deeply uninspiring
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
DARREN
DARREN, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
We had a lovely room with a great view. The large Victorian spaces of this hotel were kept very warm and comfortable. Fantastic views over tge bay, we watched the dolphin or porpoise play one morning.
Ann
Ann, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Morag
Morag, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 October 2024
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 October 2024
Needs updating
Requires updating. Shower Matt had mould, the shower tray had mould, the was a leak in the bathroom window and the sill was rotting. One bedroom window had a crack in it. In the stairwell you could see damage in the walls and ceiling from rain. Couldn’t use the front entrance due to damage.
Breakfast was good but expensive. Room was cold even with heating on. Towel rail in bathroom didn’t work. Bedding was clean but carpet had stains on.
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
7 October 2024
Very good
Clive
Clive, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Lovely place
Great stay
Colin
Colin, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
Although I enjoyed my stay at the Glenburn and would return again the approach to the building with the main entrance taped off is a bit of an eyesore. Hopefully the repair to the structure of the building commences soon.
Carole
Carole, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Lovely old hotel
Sadly not having Saturday evening entertainment as in previous visit
Linda
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Mary
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Clean and surprisingly cheap rooms. Excellent staff. We drove through the car park to the rear entrance and parked on the hill.
Edward
Edward, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
Needs a but of tlc. Side entrance was closed and isln disrepair. Walls in stairway has brown stuff running down the walls.
mairi
mairi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
Good hotel in a perfect location.
Recently stayed 2 nights here for work purposes.
First issue was finding somewhere to park, it is a big hotel with very little on site parking.
Check in was very quick & easy & the staff were brilliant & friendly.
The room itself was pretty comfy & warm, bathroom seemed a little outdated however.
Never ate in the hotel so cant comment on the food.
The hotel is in a brilliant location, 5 minute walk from the centre of town & a nice walk due to the nice weather i had.
Craig
Craig, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Motorcycling trip
Lovely hotel although my room had heating on so way too hot , the shower was cold and the kettle didn’t work.
I would stay again .
Carlton
Carlton, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Staff extremely helpful, polite ,friendly food excellent good choice room clean only thing is shower could do with an update would definitely stay there again.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Second time staying here, friendly staff, beautiful rooms and good food!
Rose
Rose, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 September 2024
Would not return
Very tired place, terrible bathrooms and even worse parking