The Glenburn Hotel

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Bespoke Hotels
8 (4999 reviews)
Mount Stuart Road , Rothesay , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Spectacular location and views
Comfortable, often freshly renovated rooms
Excellent breakfast and dinner offerings
Good overall value for the nights stayed
Strong Victorian/grand hotel charm
Cons:
Bar closes early
Poor Wi‑Fi and some limited amenities
Limited parking and accessibility issues
Some cleanliness/maintenance problems (stains, dirty windows, ongoing repairs)
Limited dining options in town after early evening; bus-party breakfast queues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: several guests praise freshly renovated, fresh bathrooms and comfortable rooms, but others reported dirty windows, stained carpets and a dog-poo bag outside a window; hotel needs some TLC and better upkeep in places.
Service
9
Consistently praised: friendly, obliging and accommodating staff; multiple mentions of excellent, cheerful service and helpful local recommendations.
Location
9
Very strong: spectacular setting and views from terrace/dining room, iconic Victorian charm and great outlook frequently highlighted by guests.
Room Quality
8.5
Generally very good: comfortable, spacious or freshly renovated rooms with good beds and bathrooms for many guests, though some superior rooms had small bathrooms or inexpensive upgrades and a minority reported wear.
Amenities
5.5
Several practical shortcomings: bar closing early, poor Wi‑Fi reported, limited parking and lack of accessibility ramp, and few evening dining options in town; bus groups causing breakfast queues also noted.
Value for Money
8.5
Perceived as good value by many guests (several comments about great prices and value), though a few found food/pricing on site a bit pricey.
Food and Beverage
9
Strong positive: multiple rave reviews of breakfast and dinner ('best ever', excellent dinners), though some suggest more varied menus and note pricing; bar hours were a downside for some.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive experience: many guests describe excellent, beautiful stays with excellent service and food; a minority report cleanliness, amenity or maintenance issues that tempered their visit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 09:15

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Victorian Charm
Situated above terraced gardens, The Glenburn Hotel offers stunning panoramic views of Rothesay Bay. Housed in a Victorian sandstone building, the property exudes charm and character, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at The Glenburn features modern amenities including an en-suite bathroom, a digital TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Convenience and Leisure
Guests can indulge in delicious food and drinks at the on-site bar and restaurant. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to Rothestay town centre allows easy access to shops, sporting facilities, and historic attractions like the medieval castle and Bute Museum.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and leisure at The Glenburn Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note, parking spaces are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. Some parking spaces may incur a GBP 5.00 fee per day. Public street parking is available outside of the property grounds.
Our Suite has a Double bedroom with a separate lounge area, private bathroom, tv, tea and coffee making facilities and free WIFI
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4999 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8
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Graeme • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

The location is stunning. If you are going get a sea view. I’ve yet to see better

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Young • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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mcintosh • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

We have been visiting the Glenburn for a number of years now and will continue to do so in the future...staff and hotel are excellent.

Cons:

There isn't any accessibility for elderly or disabled people which we are finding it harder every year to climb the stairs at the entrance there was some work being done this year but definitely need a small lift at the entrance Please 🙏 .Elizabeth Watson

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Food excellent

Cons:

Stairs at side entrance

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel, beautiful position with friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in amazing gardens with fantastic views across the bay.

Cons:

I only stayed one night so can’t really comment on that. We didn’t eat there.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely weekend with family plus we had the weather
Pros:

Comfortable beds and view of the water

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel - plenty of character within and without the building - but up to date with fast wi-fi.
Pros:

Food was good - Room was excellent, we had a great view - subject to booking a sea view.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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jim • couple • gb
8
Cons:

we had dinner and the food was exceptionally good

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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s • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The ambient was very nice very comfortable beds

Cons:

The room was super cold, no heating in the bathroom, draft through every window

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Rooms were beautiful. View from the main entrance was right on the water.

Cons:

They close the kitchen very early (8pm).

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Pumping34x • family_with_children • gb
9
Island hope with motorcycles for a 4 day adventure
Pros:

Grand old hotel .. ground floor area very nice .. lovely atmosphere..
As with most of these old grand hotels it's in need of some upgrades but to be fair it's kept clean and tidy room was OK and beds very comfy breakfast was spot on ..

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
8
Old world charm
Pros:

Old world charm

Cons:

Exterior needing attention

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • gb
8
I wood go back.
Pros:

Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Food was very nice. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Specials menu was more expensive than a la carte menu. I find this unusual..

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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christine • couple • gb
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Joanie • extended_group • gb
8
Overall a wonderful stay!
Pros:

Friendly staff, quite comfortable room (bed great!), & stunning views from our bedroom.
Nice breakfast lounge & dining area.
Lovely evening meals, & buffet breakfast had a good selection- if the hot food doesn’t appeal, the kitchen will cook alternatives eg poached or scrambled eggs.

Cons:

Some parts of the hotel are in need of updating & decorating- the corridor & stair carpets are quite worn in places, & the balcony at the entrance is needing painted - it’s gives a poor initial impression on arrival.
But none of these spoilt our stay.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Cairns • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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jack • couple • gb
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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carberry • family_with_children • gb
9
relaxing
Pros:

breakfast, location

Cons:

n/a

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee