The Glenburn Hotel
Location: Mount Stuart Road, Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Scotland, PA20 9JP, Rothesay, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Scenic Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or grab a bite at the snack bar/deli. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served daily for a fee from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Convenient Facilities and Services
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self-parking is available onsite. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy cable programming in the guestrooms. Rothesay's attractions are within walking distance.
To book your stay at The Glenburn Hotel and experience all these amenities, visit our website now!
Important Information
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Street parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Reception hall
Rooms Available
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Standard Double Room, Sea View
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Double Room
1 Queen Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Superior Suite
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Twin Room, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Superior Double Room, Sea View
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Twin Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Family Quadruple Room, Sea View
2 Queen Beds
Overlooking the sea
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Superior Twin Room, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Family Room, Sea View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215-sq-foot room with sea views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Iain (10/5): Fantastic stay - The room was a good size and clean the view was stunning we had dinner and breakfast which were very nice staff were friendly and helpful and travel cot we requested was set up in our room we rebooked for July when we returned home
- Michela (10/5): Amazing! - Lovely place, surrounded by nature, easy to reach. The hotel is very beautiful and welcoming, the staff very kind. Loved everything!
- andrew (7/5): - Beds very comfortable. Bar opened late but it was early in the season. No lunchtime menu
- mel (7/5): - Views and architecture of the building Food absolutely terrible
- Sophie (8/5): -
- Trae (7/5): -
- peter (10/5): - This is a proper hotel. Staff were excellent, rooms were clean and good size. Both evening meal and breakfast were excellent. Having to leave.
- Irene (8/5): Delightfully relaxing. - Faded grandeur. Lovely helpful staff. Walking up the steps 😂 but the garden is fantastic - flowers much earlier than the west coast.
- LesleyMarwick (9/5): -
- Elizabeth (8/5): Overall excellent stay and would book again - Staff were all exceptional friendly and helpful. Breakfast and Dinner were excellent and very good value. cleanliness in room was OK, but areas of dust behind door in bathroom.
- s (9/5): -
- Anne Marie (9/5): - Greeted warmly at reception.. Had a beautiful room with an excellent bed, new ensuite with a walk in shower and lovely views of the bay... Lounge and bar areas very comfortable, outside space too with great setting over Rothesay Bay... All staff efficient and friendly and they went out of their way to help in any way they could... Good choice of food and drinks available...
- Luan (10/5): -
- Andy (8/5): Great location close to town centre and ferry - Breakfast very good, excellent view, room only okay. Carpets thorough out the hotel needs a good clean or changing.
- Katriona (10/5): - Hotel was beautiful xx Could do with more choice on dinner menu
- Wes (7/5): Would stay again. - Lovely restaurant and bar area with old word feel. Very busy at night with lots of international tourists.
- David (9/5): - Very handy with lovely views. Rooms and corridors are quite dated.
- Rankin (9/5): -
- Stephen (10/5): -
- Nancy (10/5): Had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Visit to Mount Stuart yet again was amazing. - Excellent service, lovely food. Stunning views, second visit, this time with our Canadian family. They were most impressed. Everything was tremendous.
- jannyhenkens (9/5): Zeker een meerdaags verblijf waard. - De authenticiteit. Het enorme "historische" karakter van het hele gebouw en de fantastische ligging. Het personeel was subliem. Zowel ontbijt als diner waren goed. Dat het er zeer stil was en dat er nergens ook maar iets van (achtergrond-) muziek te bespeuren viel. Een vleugje Schotse en/of klassieke tunes zou de meeste gasten plezieren.
- Sine (9/5): An iconic Victorian hotel in an outstanding location overlooking Rothesay Bay! - The view from the balcony door of the hotel was outstanding; especially at sunset! Our room was tastefully decorated with a most comfortable bed! We particularly liked the elegant drapes which covered the enormous window. The room was toasty warm and it was wonderful to be able to open the window and to smell the sea air. We also were delighted to discover that The Glenburn is pet friendly. We were taken aback to discover that there was not enough parking on the premises. We were told, upon arrival, that we would have to park our car on the road, which was a bit of a walk from the hotel. I visualized my husband dragging his weary body up a long hill in the pouring rain. After explaining that we were a little agitated with this situation, we were permitted to park in a private space owned by a next door neighbour. We were also a little dismayed to discover that several areas of the hotel looked a little tired and in need of attention; especially the carpeting on the stairs.
- martin (9/5): - Clean and value for money, excellent location. Nothing
- Hunter (8/5): CONSISTENTLY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY. - SEA VIEW, DECOR. STAFF. LOO ROLL.
- Craig (8/5): -
- Dr Gaby (8/5): -
- Tim Powell (8/5): A massve old hotel full of character - Good evening meal, friendly staff The hotel is at the top of a hill with only limited parking available.
- Gudrun (10/5): Eine gelungene Zeitreise - Nostalgische Atmosphäre Baustelle
- Craig (6/5): Average - Rooks were clean and spacious Hotel bar very over priced, put me off using the restaurant. Could do with some biscuits on tea coffee tray in room.
- Colin (8/5): -
- Simon (8/5): -
- alan (10/5): Relaxation at its best. - The building itself is so welcoming just from the outside but when you enter, something special happens. This 3 night/4 day stay was planned for the end of a 2 week road trip around the North of Scotland by car to celebrate my 80th birthday and it didn't dissapoint in any way. NOTHING. Sorry, leaving to go home.
- Susanna (8/5): A comfortable stay in a historic hotel: food disappointing. - My room was very comfortable and I loved opening the curtains in the morning to the view over the bay and north over the mainland, watching the ferry coming and going. The newly refurbished bathroom was good with plentiful hot water. The grand lounge panelled with honey colour panelling was beautiful and the Victorian grandeur with a sense of history were still evident. The staff were all friendly and helpful, whether that was on reception, serving food or behind the bar - and the housekeeping staff also greeted me cheerfully. My room was far too hot when I arrived and as the windows were painted closed, I turned the radiator off, but then regretted having done so at bedtime when it was freezing! My fault though. The food was the weak point for me. Breakfast was ok, a good spread and lots of choice, but the evening meal was of average quality. Although the mash was lovely and creamy, and the curly kale well cooked, the venison stew was surprisingly boring, sadly, and the sticky toffee cheesecake a disappointment. Nothing wrong with them, just uninteresting. I was also served food as part of a funeral wake, which again was sadly mediocre. I don’t know what the family had asked for, but the sandwiches had dried and there was not a lot of choice. But worst was the vegetable soup which was very salty: I heard several people saying they’d be drinking a lot that evening after having the soup!
- Claus (5/5): - The hotel room was small had to ask for another chair as there was only one the room itself was tired and wallpaper peeling from the wall and absolutely freezing cold no heating on would not go back
- Jane (9/5): Lovely hotel, great value for money, both with room rate and food. - Clean and tidy Nothing
- Sarah (10/5): Two night stay - Easy to find hotel in Rothesay, check in was smooth with friendly professional staff who were happy to help with any queries we had. Room had a sea view, & was spacious with everything needed.The bed was ridiculously comfortable & aided a good night's sleep. Breakfast at the hotel was good value for money, a buffet with the addition of toast, cereal, fruit among other things. I would definitely stay at the hotel again.
- Lang (10/5): - Great character. Lovely building and spectacular view of harbour.
- Leslie (8/5): - The dining room and meal The self service breakfast which was in a large crowded room
- Liz (10/5): Very relaxing and comfortable stay. - Friendly staff. Good food. Great location. Comfortable and spacious lounge area. Good choice for breakfast Most nights I managed to get parked outside the hotel. I only had to park a little down the hill on one night.
- IAN (10/5): Great staff, beautiful hotel, and excellent meals - f Great staff, attentiveness. An absolutely beautiful and full of character hotel. excellent catering Nothing
- Linda (10/5): -
- Sarah (10/5): Comfortable hotel with friendly, welcoming staff. - The staff are friendly and welcoming. They do their job well and operate well as a team. The view in all weathers is stunning.
- Colette (8/5): -
- Stan (8/5): Enjoyable stay for one night while travelling. - Location . It is a massive hotel in Rothesay which has obviously had better times, however I was impressed that the owners have been able to retain its original grand features. Nothing
- Jody (7/5): Wonderful place to stay if you don’t have a car. - The hotel was charming with stunning views. The room was very nice and the walk in shower was a bonus. It was fun to stay in such a historic hotel. The parking was atrocious with only 15 or so spots for such a large facility. We had to park quite a distance down the hill and carry our luggage up a fair distance.
- Matthieu (8/5): -
- Robin (8/5): Spectacular views - Beutiful location and views, the rest of the island was Beutiful too. Hotel a little tired outside needs painting etc.
- Beatrice (9/5): Un tuffo nel passato - Staff estremamente accogliente e disponibile. Camera retró ma accogliente Bagno della camera: dalla doccia usciva acqua e tavoletta del wc non a misura
- Andrew (8/5): Very comfortable rooms in hotel with a lot of character. - Very comfortable rooms in hotel with a lot of character.
- Mark (6/5): -
- Guy (8/5): - Great location and staff were excellent
- Rob (9/5): - Impressive location and building. Friendly staff
- Adrienne (8/5): Wonderful family holiday - The location was great, rooms were clean and spacious with the most outstanding views. Staff were friendly and attentive.
- Norman (9/5): - Position of hotel Receptionist very welcoming Nothing
- Jennifer (10/5): - Love staying here great friendly staff.Stunning views Again love this hotel ..dated but clean. Would be better to offer food and bar service all day
- Robert (9/5): - Stylish building inside and out, helpful staff , great breakfast
- Mary (10/5): -
- Jo (8/5): Nice stay - The staff are extremely courteous and nice. Comfiest mattress and pillow I've ever slept on. We are at the hotel and the food was very nice. The hotel is in desperate need of modernization, but if you can ignore that and look at the positives then you'll have a nice stay.
- sharon (8/5): -
- Michel (9/5): Hôtel au charme ancien mais très agréable - Bel hôtel ancien de caractère, façon début siècle dernier. Mais il a besoin d'être rafraîchi... Rien
- Fiona (8/5): -
- Ian (3/5): -
- Kate (4/5): Hotel looked tired - Bed comfortable Bathroom very tired - not what i expected for £120 a night. Toilet seat didnt even match . Shower almost a hand held one.
- stephen (10/5): -
- Ifeoma (8/5): - Although a bit dated and needed a bit of TLC, the Glenburn is a lovely old charming house with fantastic views over the bay. The staff was so accommodating with our late arrival. A special thank you to Karen at reception. One of the bathrooms was very dated and needed updating. Kitchen and bar closed too early for a hotel.
- Bridget (9/5): Rothesay at its best - historic but comfortable with a friendly welcome! - Stunning location set back from Rothesay promenade with beautiful gardens and views across to Cowal peninsula. Staff friendly and accommodating, particularly for our group of 16 cyclists. Delicious evening meal. Comfortable beds, felt spoiled after a big day of exercise . Climbing the hill up from the promenade!
- Steven (9/5): -
- Christopher (5/5): - Location Overpriced for what you get.
- Helen (7/5): - The staff were all lovely . The meals were fab . The room 106 , the paint work is flaking and the carpet was covered in stains . Was not impressed with room at all.
- Keith (9/5): I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for something a bit special - Friendly staff , lovely atmosphere and good food. The views from this hotel are exceptional . Our room was one of 40 that had a new bathroom for this year Carpets are a bit worn in places but reception lady said they are on the list for replacement
- Lee (8/5): - Location and grounds lovely
- King (9/5): - Great location, fantastic 1st class staff,good food Some aspects of the room were a little tired
- Jonas (8/5): Slitet men charmigt hotell med en fantastisk utsikt - Läget var fantastikst med fantastisk utsikt. Har nog varit Rothesays pärla en gång i tiden. Det var ett ganska slitet hotell och det gav ett skräpigt intryck då man kommer fram till parkeringen och ingången. Hotellet har så mycket potential och skulle kunna bli helt fantastiskt med en del jobb och underhåll.
- David (8/5): -
- Ros (7/5): Relaxing with stunning views and great weather. - Location is stunning. Property as a hole is a bit down at heel, but clean and friendly.
- Mairi (8/5): -
- Billy (1/5): -
- John (9/5): - I like the staff the room the views Nothing
- colin (10/5): -
- Marcin (10/5): -
- Finlay (10/5): - The location is wonderful particularly with a sea view. The food and bed comfort was also a joy.
- John Bell Calder (9/5): Great couple of days away - Both The Hotel and the staff were excellent Breakfast was a delight.
- Jonathan (7/5): -
- Lesley (9/5): Great wee overnight stay with lovely staff and stunning views - I love everything about the Glenburn
- Catherine (10/5): - Good value for money lovely clean rooms
- David (9/5): Would like to return -
- Mary (10/5): Outstanding hospitality - Due to ferry problems, we missed our first night and were not charged. Exemplary service
- Theresa (10/5): - lovely hot shower and a great hard mattress for a good nights sleep
- Bill Kelso (8/5): Cracking Hotel in Rothesay, Bute. - Great location Lovely staff Recommended Some parts of the hotel seemed tired, but the hotel working on fixing it.
- Sheila (9/5): Brilliant, good buffet breakfast - Love this hotel, good location Nothing
- Colin (7/5): - Ambience location breakfast Minor -- pillows too hard used to have a soft one in wardrobe not there anymore 😕
- donald (7/5): -
- jill (8/5): Pleasant and comfortable stay. Excellent staff, great location - Location views friendly staff Huge bathroom Some of the building needs renovation
- Tracy (8/5): -
- Alan (8/5): - Close to town centre. Pleasant and helpful staff Although menu was limited food was excellent Parking a little tricky at times and would probably be more difficult when the hotel was full
- Danielle (10/5): - Everything was great. My kids loves being so close to the water and the shower! Unfortunately we had to rush leaving on our last day due to a medical emergency rather than enjoy the hotel and Rothesay a bit longer. Will definitely be back as soon as we can! Nothing
- Elaine (10/5): -
- Sandra (9/5): Beautiful setting, well worth a room overlooking the sea - N/A Evening meal, chicken stroganoff, chick was really tough, hard to cut and eat
- Stevie (7/5): -
- Megan (9/5): BUTEIfal hotel! - Beautiful Victorian hotel. We came to Bute for a day trip and our ferry was unable to make it back to Wemyss Bay so we had to find some last minute accommodation. The Glenburn made it super easy even accommodating a late night check in so we could enjoy a bit more time out. The room was exceptionally clean (probably the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in) and beautiful which came as a huge surprise for a last minute last room booking. We woke up to a beautiful view and spent some time checking out the front garden. This hotel is an incredible assset to Rothesay. The wallpaper in the room could be doing with a tiny bit of a refresh as it was peeling up but it didn’t take away from the beauty of the property. Some information would be nice, we weren’t given an information sheet or any verbal information at check in so we were unsure about check out times and breakfast times / breakfast prices. I work in a hotel so found it quite unusual as even the night staff should be giving at least a quick attempt to pass over information. Not a big deal for us but I can imagine in the summer for tourists there would be a lot of phoning down to reception to ask questions.
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