The Rhu Inn

Hotels
8.8 (170 reviews)
49 Gareloch Road , Rhu , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Cons:
No TV in room
Draught in main bar area
Noise from the road

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
The bathroom was clean at least, but there were cobwebs in the lampshade in another instance.
Service
9.16
Staff were friendly, helpful, and went to great lengths to ensure a good stay.
Location
9.2
Superb location with beautiful views from rooms.
Room Quality
8.65
Comfortable rooms and amazing views, although some rooms were sparse.
Amenities
8.68
Good facilities were noted; however, some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.64
Reasonably priced stays with excellent food quality.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Fantastic food and breakfasts, with locally sourced produce.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall a great stay with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:00

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views
Indulge in breathtaking views of the sea while enjoying your stay at The Rhu Inn.

Restaurant and Bar
Savor delicious meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, perfect for a relaxing evening.

Allergy-Free Property
Rest easy knowing that The Rhu Inn is allergy-free, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Experience seaside bliss and top-notch amenities at The Rhu Inn. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 170 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Rolf solo_traveller ch
4
Nicht zu empfehlen
Pros:

Nur die Dusche und WC

Cons:

Das die Küche geschlossen war,
Der Schlafraum sah aus wie eine Abstellkammer

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
7
Good location and our room was great. It was disappointing that there was no food and this wasn’t highlighted when I boo
Pros:

Our room had an incredible view but it was the most expensive room

Cons:

No breakfast or food available as no chef.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Convenient for our journey.

Cons:

No meals available.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Stacy couple gb
2
Desperately needs a manager but has massive potential
Pros:

The view from our bedroom was beautiful!
The barman was a great host, all by himself running the show couldn’t fault him..

Cons:

Dirty cups in the room put me off making a tea or coffee, slightly worrying that there was nobody to overlook the running of the inn but the bar man was exceptional!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Lukas couple ch
7
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Brigitte extended_group ch
7
Für eine Nacht war unser Aufenthalt, für den doch hohen Preis der Zimmer, in Ordnung.
Pros:

Der gute und rasche Service des Mitarbeiters auf Grund unserer Buchung, welche nicht mit den angebotenen und bezahlten Zimmern übereinstimmte.

Cons:

Der Lärm auf Grund der Gäste, welche das angeschlossene Pub des Hotels lautstark verlassen haben sowie auch der Strassenlärm und die Müllabfuhr, welche morgens gegen 06.00 Uhr die Glascontainer geleert haben.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ceri solo_traveller gb
10
Stop over up North
Pros:

Friendly Helpful staff. Lovely old pub, homely feel, friendly locals! Comfy bed.

Cons:

There was nothing that i didn't like! Oh...maybe...the heat in the hallway as I came out of the room hit me like a wall! Im always hot tho, so it would probably be perfect for most people. Good in winter too!!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Kim couple nz
6
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Daniel extended_group gb
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Robert Coenraadts solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Uitzicht

Cons:

Lekkage en te weinig handoeken

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
6
Convenient but disappointing
Pros:

Very warm welcome. Well done Calum.

Cons:

No food. Really disappointed because between me booking and arriving the kitchen closed. No milk for hot drinks in the room

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
8
The property is in a lovely area of Helensburgh very welcoming great staff and excellent service
Pros:

Small & very cosy a great bar area with comfy chairs I had double overlooking the bay in short a great stay and will return when I am working in the area again

Cons:

Unfortunately there was no breakfast at the time of my booking and no evening meals on either

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Lovely view. Very nice staff. Good location. Old fashioned inn with atmosphere.

Cons:

No food but very they did say before we bookedthat the kitchen is being renovated . A bit noisy as it is right beside a road.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
Comfy room but some road noise and light issues
Pros:

Staff were pleasant on arrival and showed me the room. the bedroom and bathroom were a decent size and clean. The bed, pillows and mattress were all very comfortable.

The view across the water is wonderful.

Cons:

Unfortunately my room was at the front of the building where there is a busy road so there is a lot of traffic noise, rumblings and vibration especially when the larger lorries drove past. The windows are single glazed and don’t close tightly due to their age so that doesn’t help either with the acoustics. You’d think that internal secondary glazing would help and wouldn’t affect a listed property.

In the hotter weather not having the windows open for the noise would be hot and stuffy as the sun is on that side of the building all day.

The blinds also lets a lot of light in at the sides and there is a very bright floodlight street light that shines directly onto the building so it’s like daylight all night long.

I had to buy earplugs and an eye mask after the first night otherwise I wouldn’t have slept much at all and probably would have had to have left.

One other disappointment was the pub wasn’t serving food at all, so no breakfast or dinner available. There is a Brae store nearby that sells bacon and egg butties and average coffee but you wouldn’t want that every morning. I did however find some great cafes in Helensburgh which saved the day.

A small fridge for a few items, milk and drinks etc would have been useful.

The price that was charged wasn’t proportional to take into account the issues there so on hindsight I would have been better looking elsewhere.

I think if some improvements were made to alleviate some of the issues above then it would make a stay far more pleasurable.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
4
A nice hotel spoiled by the restaurant facilities.
Pros:

The room was clean and very comfortable, with a good view of the sea, which was just across the road from the hotel. The staff were pleasant and very apologetic about the catering.

Cons:

We were only informed that "Over the next few months, we do not have a breakfast option available". This information came by an email which we received on the morning of our arrival, leaving it too late to cancel if we had so desired. Staff advised us that guests usually went to a nearby establishment and ate there or returned to the hotel to dine in and that this had been the situation for some months.
There were several choices missing from the menu and we were informed that this was because stocks had been run down as the chef was leaving on the Monday following.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple gb
9
Exceptional food and very friendly staff.
Pros:

Good size, comfortable room.

Cons:

Some decor updates needed.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
10
GREAT STAY
Pros:

ROOM WAS LOVELY AND CLEAN, STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND LOCATION WAS GREAT. FOOD WAS
VERY GOOD

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Maggie couple au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No breakfast available

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
10
A gem, a truly memorable meal & Beef cheek for the dog
Pros:

Absolutely superb food. Perfectly plated, excellent quality and served with charm. Fantastic front of house and management team. Lovely to find out what had driven them to strive to deliver such good food

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Shay couple gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee