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Reviews of The Glenburn Hotel 3 stars

Mount Stuart Road, Rothesay, PA20 9JP, United Kingdom

#21 of 24 hotels in Rothesay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1918 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not enough parking spaces

    I came with my sisters.Really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice Bank Holiday Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not enough parking for the size of the hotel. Beds were not great but slept on worse.

    Lovely old hotel with some great features. Excellent choice for breakfast. Lovely bar area and amazing views when sat outside. Staff all happy and friendly. Lovely large clean room with plenty of space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could see that in its heyday the Glenburn must have been spectacular but it's looking decidedly shabby now. The paint was peeling badly on the outside of our bedroom door & parts of the wallpaper were nailed to the wall & the nails had gone rusty. The main carpet through from reception & main door was really dirty looking.

    Our bed was the comfiest we've ever had in a hotel and the room was a good size. The staff were wonderful & so friendly & helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant one night & have to say the food was spectacular.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Fine for one night. A building with great potential and must have been a stunning place you stag in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No guest information booklet in room. No obvious dinner menu information

    Good breakfast choice and quality.. staff very friendly, professional and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Only there for one night but enjoyed and would come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better, square sausage very hard and fried eggs stuck to the bottom of the heated tray they were in.

    Bedroom was clean, lovely and warm. The bedding and towels were lovely quality and white. Food at night was served with lovely presentation and was really nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Fab stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over cooked eggs.

    Excellent views breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exterior a little tired but to be accepted given huge restoration task.

    Proper Hotel. Very professional staff & management.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff, good breakfast , beautiful view, clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had asked for upgrade due to special birthday but not given. There were some stains in carpet. 230 room need attended too. Preferred. Bathroom when we stayed last year walk in shower.

    Great views.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The corridors looked a little tired and the ladies toilets, which need an overhaul, do not match the quality of the bar and restaurant.

    Excellent view, good value for money, convenient for ferry, staff very friendly, two very good evening meals, stayed in superior double which was of a good standard, as was the communal bar and restaurant areas.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location in an historical building that needs some updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was cold but clean and comfortable. The hotel was dated and worn and needed to be refurbished in the public areas.

    The view was awesome and the building had historical features. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    With great regret I don’t think that it will stay open as there is no great reason to visit Rothesay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much

    It was a great experience and the hotel was very good but it is in need of some work But it did have a certain charm that is not so much available in modern times. A great shame but I do not think that it will last long which would be a great loss

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value 3 star accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parts of building and room looking a bit tired and in need of redecoration.

    Breakfast and dinner very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very good. Very good location with sea views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous views, staff lovely and great VFM
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing specific, bar was great, food great.

    Perfect view from hotel bar and restaurant, staff were very friendly and helpful. Great VFM

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little tired in places ie bathroom suite and wallpaper but overall very clean.

    The view was superb!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed the sail and had relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We only stayed one night, it was very enjoyable but were disappointed with dinner. The ettrick restaurant was lovely but in our opinion the food was not up to the standard expected.

    The location was excellent and the views stunning, If you are arriving by foot from the ferry enter the hotel by the hill road before the hotel and not up the steps in front of the hotel unless you are fit

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel ,good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lock on inside of bedroom door

    Beautiful building,staff friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staffing at the bar. Could be time of year but not always easy to get a drink as during day, staff member not always present at bar. Buffet breakfast not the best, acceptable and filling but not all choices hot enough, bacon cooked to death and dry. Must be difficult to get parking space in high season as spaces quickly filled in this less busy time.

    Friendly helpful staff. Cleanliness. Location. Ambiance, grand Victorian building, a bit worn in places but kept very clean. Great toaster machine at breakfast. First hotel I've been in where it actually worked properly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms far too hot and no facility to reduce heating. Not advised of breakfast cost on checkin. Names were on list on arrival to dining area. When we were leaving we were given the breakfast bill. Made to feel we were cheating the hotel of the cost as we thought we had booked B&B. It would be more prudent to ask about breakfast, advise if extra cost. This would spare the embarrassment of an otherwise happy customer

    Beautiful setting. Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar needs to have more premium drink selection

    Lovely hotel , great staff, clean and great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Stunning location - rooms grand for the price we paid - bathrooms & breakfast little disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was passable but not enjoyable - next time I would book room only

    The views are incredible

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom phone not working Breakfast add on quite expensive in comparison to other ski

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an evening meal on our first night. Although it was lovely I thought it was a little pricey and perhaps could have been more choice of meals on the menu. I know they haven’t been (re) opened that long so I’m sure things can only improve. Would definitely return there though!

    Great location. We didn’t have breakfast because we had other plans in place. Really comfortable stay. The lounge area has fabulous views. Really comfy bed and lovely walk in shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

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