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The Glenburn Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Rothesay Ferry Terminal

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Front of property - evening/night
Superior Twin Room, Sea View
Superior Suite
Lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

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Mount Stuart Road, Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9JP
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rothesay Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mount Stuart
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

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

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View

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

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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 - 1.0 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rosslyn Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount Stuart - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Castle Toward Residential School - 65 min drive - 59.6 km

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

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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 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 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Glenburn Hotel?

As of 19 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glenburn Hotel on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$117.71, 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 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. 168 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 379 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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Glenburn Hotel has outstanding views from the hotel restaurant / lobby area, so I enjoyed it as much as I could since my room looked on to the roof, blocking the view. A little misguided from the outstanding photos on Expedia. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming and I really enjoyed my walks in the lovely area of Rothesay. This coastal town allows you to feel disconnected, without having to be too far from the mainland. I would definitely suggest taking a taxi from the ferry if you have any mobility issues or large pieces of luggage. The hotel is on top of a hill, so could be a challenging climb

4/10 Poor

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To describe the Glenburn as tired is a little understatement - it's comatose. Such a shame as it's in a magnificent position with amazing views and in it's hey day was THE place to stay. This hotel needs money spent on it. Fingers crossed someone will see the potential and renovate. We didn't eat in the hotel apart from breakfast which was generous if a little uninspiring. Feels like a budget coach tour hotel - though we paid over £100 for a double room for the night! I like old buildings and quirky hotels - but they need to get the basics better. Needs to be cleaner and fresher throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
strongly recommend
very nice room. will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

siv

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place and some staff are wonderful but for the second time I was accused wrongly of owing them money on departure (it was paid in advance) by a very agressive and extremely rude and uncooperative mature woman, causing offence and embarrassment in front of other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old and has retained its elegance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
Food was deeply uninspiring
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Becca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was looking forward to my stay here, after looking for Wheelchair Accessible hotels within budget. Online the Glenburn Hotel is listed as being wheelchair accessible - I had a phone call after sending an email and a message on Expedia about being a wheelchair user. I was told that there was a ramp however the gradient was no longer safe and there was around 8 steps. And they would make sure i was given a room with a walk in shower - which also did not happen and i couldnt even get my small 14inch wide wheelchair into the bathroom in our room. I am an above knee amputee who can use crutches to hop and navigate stairs and the toilet but it is highly exhausting. I appreciated this phone call as a heads-up however, the number of stairs was downplayed, there were roughly ten stairs to get up to the outside of the hotel, another two steps to get in the front door of the hotel, and we were also told that I had another 3/4 stairs to navigate as there were only twin rooms without steps and I had booked a double room. In future it would be helpful to be fully transparent about the amount of stairs at the property as I had planned my day and trip with the information in mind that i had to tackle 8 steps and had to end up doing double that. i was not told at this point that their double rooms were only accessed by stairs. While the ramp is unsafe due to gradient i think it should be made clear that your hotel is not wheelchair accessible at the moment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tania

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were not trained in hospitality very well .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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