Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon

Hotels
7.2 (432 reviews)
251 Marine Parade Hunters Quey Dunoon PA23 8HJ , Dunoon , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Great location
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Food quality issues
Some cleanliness concerns
Missing room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Some areas needed to be updated; generally clean but had specific clean issues raised.
Service
8.25
Staff were friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.29
Great views and ideal placement for ferry access, enhancing the overall stay.
Room Quality
7.24
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds, but some rooms had issues noted.
Amenities
7.27
Amenities were lacking, particularly in food options and some missing items in rooms.
Value for Money
6.73
The value was impacted by food service discrepancies and additional charges.
Food and Beverage
4.78
Numerous complaints about food quality and service led to disappointing experiences.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite some issues, most guests had a positive experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:16

Property Description

Historic 3-Star Hotel in Kirn

Charming Seaside Retreat: Nestled in Kirn, the Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon offers a historic stay dating back to the 19th century. Enjoy the serene seaside location and explore nearby attractions like Benmore Botanic Garden and Blairmore and Strone Golf Club.

Comfortable Accommodations: Relax in guest rooms featuring a cozy seating area and modern amenities. Some rooms even boast picturesque sea views, providing a tranquil setting for your stay.

Convenient Location: Just 39 km from Glasgow Airport, this hotel is easily accessible for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway by the sea.

Book your stay at Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon for a delightful seaside escape.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 432 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 6.73
Food and Beverage: 4.78
Overall Experience: 8.25
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James • couple • gb
10
Exactly what we needed quite relaxing and friendly
Pros:

Lovely old building with a great view over the water with lovely staff eager to help with anything at all and Steve made a great Moscow mule cocktail in the bar

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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rachel • couple • gb
8
Just what we needed.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Location Excellent. Staff very friendly. More like your staying at a friend's house than a hotel. Very relaxed.

Cons:

The weather lol 😆

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
6
Would have been better if the room booked was the one given
Pros:

Good location just off the ferry .
Good breakfast.

Cons:

Booked a budget double room but was given a single room.
Hotel declined any involvement in the booking and said it was up to booking.com to sort out.
This budget double room is still for sale on the booking.com site.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great friendly hotel.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
We will be back
Pros:

Lovely hotel currently under going modernisation

Cons:

Great friendly staff Amazing room

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
3
Certainly not worth £118 for an overnight stay
Pros:

Location/traditional layout

Cons:

Room not very clean, stained bedding, damp smell on entering, view to rubble outside, no information about bar/dining options and times. Multiple flies around area and cobwebs, very run down since I last visited around 8 years ago, it’s a shame as staff work hard and very approachable and a historic building.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Bar was closed

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • gb
3
Very disappointed
Pros:

Views from the terrace outside the hotel

Cons:

Overpriced. Hotel and rooms in need of refurbishment. Long walk from passenger ferry. No evening meals, unless it's the weekend. Breakfast offered but limited time. Hotel and grounds have potential but sadly not yet realised.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The room the staff the food

Cons:

Nothing to dislike everything wss great

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
5
Old and tired and needing a good clean and a lick of paint!
Pros:

Good location & breakfast. Breakfast staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The hotel is needing alot of work done to it and a good clean. There was furniture & TVs lying around the corridors, holes in walls, the radiators had been removed from the room and bathroom but the pipes were still there, it was dusty and needed a good clean.
They are monoblocking the front of the hotel but all the blocks are loose and as you step down the blocks fall away as we discovered when one of us nearly fell down the stairs. There are no warning signs etc. There is very limited parking especially when workers vans are parked and taking up more that one space.
We asked for recommendations for dinner in Dunoon to be told the best thing to do was to phone a take-away and they would deliver as everything shuts at 7pm, this was about 6.50pm. We found a few restaurants in Dunoon open until 9pm and had a lovely meal.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Fang • couple • gb
7
The room could benefit from better maintenance
Pros:

The location is excellent, with the ferry terminal and a bus stop just a short walk away. The beer at the pub downstairs is also really nice.

Cons:

We couldn’t open the window, and there was no fan provided despite the warm weather. The window was also very dirty and covered with spider webs. The bathroom light took a while to come on properly each time it was switched on. The bed felt a little wobbly, and the soundproofing was poor, as we could clearly hear our neighbors.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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allan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location perfect for ferry

Cons:

Pillows not comfortable

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • extended_group • gb
9
Great stay, welcoming host, very clean and comfy.
Pros:

Overall experience

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
M
Marit Pedersen • couple • no
4
Vil ikke anbefale dette hotellet
Cons:

Falleferdig hotell, trenger omsorg
Dårlig seng
Badet er under standard

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great value and friendly.
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean, tidy and excellent value. Evening meal was outstanding.

Cons:

All good

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • family_with_children • gb
8
Excellent breakfast, great location as opposite ferry terminal
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, great location as opposite ferry terminal

Cons:

Lovely building mid refurb so more work required

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Deb • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

I think the barman was called Jessie so friendly and hospitable a credit to the hotel. Nice staff overall.

Cons:

The bed 🛏️

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Grainger • couple • au
5
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • gb
6
Ideal location, and very helpful staff.
Pros:

Staff we’re outstandingly helpful.

Cons:

Sadly the hotel needs serious investment to update the building.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee