The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Rothesay Ferry Terminal
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Front of property - evening/night
Superior Twin Room, Sea View
Lounge
Property grounds
Superior Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mount Stuart Road, Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9JP
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Victorian Toilets
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bute Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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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 - 12 min walk
  • Victorian Toilets - 12 min walk
  • Rothesay Castle - 15 min walk
  • Mount Stuart - 11 min drive
  • Castle Toward Residential School - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Wemyss Bay Station - 46 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 90 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

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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.

Languages

English

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 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

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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
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. 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. 165 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 375 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period building. I had a room at the front of the hotel which had a lovely view across to the msinland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alasdair N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay only issue were the flood lights that are used at night are directly facing bedroom windows and even with curtains fully closed still lights up the room, it also prevents enjoying the view in the evening as you can’t see anything as the lights are so powerful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael Clarence

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At one time this property would have been grand but unfortunately it needs a lot of work done to improve it. The main floor was the only area that was kind of clean. The staff could use training as they seem to be unorganized and often idle. The outside table's never got cleaned over the several days we had been there. The room we had smelled of mold and there was signs of water leaks. There was a newer acrylic tub that had been installed in the bathroom that when you stepped in it, it felt like you would break through the bottom of it. It felt very sketchy and unsafe. The only positive is the beautiful view and the gardens going down the hill are lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will start with the positives. The staff were very friendly, the bedroom & bathroom were a good size. The shower was really powerful. The bed & pillow were very comfortable. The gardens were very nice & there was a great view from the terrace. However, the hotel in general was very tired. What appeared to be the original entrance for reception was taped off with red & white plastic tape preventing access from the car park. There was a gap under the bedroom door into the corridor. The bedroom floor was a bit wonky & creaked loudly. The bathroom door didn’t shut properly & the hot tap in the sink didn’t turn off fully. The view from our window was of the roof tops in an internal courtyard. There appeared to be some kind of extractor fan running in the courtyard, which whilst not loud, was continuous. This was obviously a very grand hotel in its day, but shows it’s age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, comfortable bed and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible Victorian grandeur, stunning views, and as an historic building lovely...but is in need of TLC, modernisation and updating. Staff were friendly, great base to explore the rest of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely old hotel Sadly not having Saturday evening entertainment as in previous visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and surprisingly cheap rooms. Excellent staff. We drove through the car park to the rear entrance and parked on the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Needs a but of tlc. Side entrance was closed and isln disrepair. Walls in stairway has brown stuff running down the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, friendly staff, beautiful rooms and good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not return
Very tired place, terrible bathrooms and even worse parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024