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The Victoria Hotel, hotel in Rothesay

With beautiful views over the Winter Gardens and Rothesay Bay, The Victoria Hotel offers elegant rooms and 2 high-quality restaurants.

Location prices
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
275 reviews
Price from£120per night
The Glenburn Hotel, hotel in Rothesay

Situated above its own terraced gardens, The Glenburn Hotel is a Victorian sandstone building which offers panoramic views across Rothesay Bay to the Cowal Peninsula.

Lovely decor- especially the carpets & curtains. Nice large twin room with very comfy beds/pillows. Staff were very pleasant & helpful. Side window view of the sea.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
2,009 reviews
Price from£75.60per night
St.Ebba B&B, hotel in Rothesay

On the Isle of Bute, St Ebba B&B offers bed and breakfast accommodation with views of Rothesay Bay and Loch Striven, just 1 mile from Rothesay Castle.

Absolutely wonderful experience! Friendly and welcoming host, beautiful location, comfortable bed and tasty home-made breakfast - the perfect B&B! Plenty of parking spaces around. The area is nice and calm. We liked the seaside walk to the town centre.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
522 reviews
Price from£88per night
Cadillac Kustomz Hotel, hotel in Rothesay

Located in Rothesay, Cadillac Kustomz Hotel features a bar. This guest house provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi.

Querky
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
28 reviews
Price from£110per night
Entire Apartment, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, hotel in Rothesay

Entire Apartment, Rothesay, Isle of Bute is set in Rothesay. The property has sea views.

Clean and comfortable. Dog friendly. Luvly views . Excellent location for where we wanted . Easy parking .
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
52 reviews
Price from£216per night
Our Wee Getaway, hotel in Rothesay

Located in Rothesay, the historic Our Wee Getaway provides accommodation with free WiFi. The property has sea and quiet street views. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Location and a classic authentic Scottish Dwelling old style
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
40 reviews
Price from£200per night
Castleview is a lovely flat in a listed building, hotel in Rothesay

Castleview is a lovely flat in a listed building is situated in Rothesay. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 1900, you will have access to free WiFi.

The view was fantastic and the flat nice and airy. Everything there that would be needed.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
25 reviews
Price from£199.94per night
Lovely flat with seaviews, hotel in Rothesay

Lovely flat with seaviews is set in Rothesay. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal throughout the property.

nothing
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
6 reviews
Price from£108per night
An Cuilidh, hotel in Rothesay

An Cuilidh is located in Port Bannatyne. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

It had a great view from bedroom and living room area. Toilet very small and smelly,think drainage needs looked at. Bed was very comfortable had a great sleep. Would stay again.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
45 reviews
Price from£88per night
The Colintraive, hotel in Rothesay

On the eastern coast of western Scotland’s Cowal peninsula, The Colintraive enjoys a peaceful village location and has its own pub and restaurant serving local specialities.

Right from the start this is a wonderful place to stay - beautiful, peaceful location and a lovely old building. The welcome from the girl manning reception/ serving dinner was truly exceptional as was all of the service we had there. We had a lovely, comfortable room with a great shower. The food was delicious and the dining room is lovely with wonderful views. Can't recommend this place enough. There was even home made shortbread in the room. So nice!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
195 reviews
Price from£137.50per night
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What guests said about Rothesay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Rothesay is a beautifal town located on the Isle of Bute.

    Rothesay is a beautifal town located on the Isle of Bute. There is plenty to do over a few days. We rented e-bikes and checked out the whole island, from Kilchatten Bay to Ettrick Bay and the town of Rothesay itself. The castle is worth a visit, and if you're lucky you can spot HMS Hoods Anchor just north of the town. Food options are somewhat scarce on the island, pub grub and takeaways are the only things available (there is Bute Yard which hosts pop up kitchens - wholly recommend this place, but I think they operate seasonally).
    Ben
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I've been coming to Rothesay since 1977, I have a love that...

    I've been coming to Rothesay since 1977, I have a love that will endure forever with Bute. I suppose only thing they need is a Cinema/theatre. Once the Pavillion is fully renovated will definitely attract more visitors
    Coletta
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lovely old hotel in a great location overlooking the bay.

    Lovely old hotel in a great location overlooking the bay. Very nice, spacious, clean rooms with tea and coffee facilities. Had nice meal in hotel each night with good choice of dishes. Staff were very nice and helpful. Great base for tour of the island.
    Ann
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Truly excellent place to visit especially for history buffs,...

    Truly excellent place to visit especially for history buffs, with midget submarines in WW2, to Scotlands first flight by a blacksmith no less, to all the hidden gems of coastline, views. Mount Steuart would take several days to fully explore but a stunning georgian house. With some wonderful cafe's throughout the island, some even more amazing hostelries to dine at It's a place that you will want to return to time and time again.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There's some lovely walks and beaches on Bute, and if you...

    There's some lovely walks and beaches on Bute, and if you don’t want to do a hike, the beaches and shores are accessible by good public transport links, or bike hire is available. It is a small island so easy to explore, but check bus times as service ends early in the evening. There are some good shops in Rothesay and nice cafes, although dining options are limited in the evening. There’s a putting green and crazy gold at the front and you can stroll along the promenades. The castle has re-opened and is worth a visit.
    Sharon
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    You can access Rothesay & The isle of bute travelling with...

    You can access Rothesay & The isle of bute travelling with Caledonian Mcbrayne Ferries, from Wemyss Bay. You can access Wemyss Bay from Glasgow City Centre by a direct bus service - bus 906 operated by McGills. The ferry service between Wemyss and Rothesay runs daily at a hourly service. It's a lovely ferry crossing too, takes around 35min. Now in Rothesay, there is plenty to do. Rothesay is a charming small town with a small amount of decent shops & eateries. There is also Rothesay Castle, located in the centre of the town which is well worth visiting. You can access most of the island using the bus company called west coast motors. A 24hr Adult Bus Day Ticket is only £4.50. When I was on the island I used Bus Service 490, Rhubodach To Ettrick Bay Via Rothesay. Its a very scenic Bus journey indeed. If you are into your hiking & walking, Ettrick Bay & Rhubodach at the north of the island are fabulous places for a relaxing walk. Thankyou for reading my review ☺️.
    Shaun Chambers
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Rothesay

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 145 reviews
    Room was very comfortable and supplied with tea/coffee and biscuits,slippers are also supplied,we had booked the room with the balcony but it is in fact a large private terrace with plenty seats and a table with amazing views,the ferry terminal is 2 minutes walk away as is the town centre,the owners David and Amy are lovely and the freshly cooked breakfast in the morning was delicious using fresh local produce,highly recommend this hotel and will definitely return.
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    The view of the house and the room stood out. On top of a hill in the heart of the town of Rothesay in a traditional gorgeous big house is a thrill. The shower was excellent in a bathroom with a variety of marble, the size of your room. In between was a kind of pantry for coffee and tea, with a microwave. Staff was very friendly and willing to help you out for finding a place to have dinner. Parking on top of the hill next to the house is very useful.
    RVVW
    Netherlands
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews
    Everything. The location was perfect, right across from the water, and within walking distance to Rothesay. The house itself is roomy and has everything you could want. The grounds are spacious and Carolynn and John encourage you to play on the front lawn with the various garden games they provide in the shed next to the house. They are very kind and provide little touches such as milk and biscuits, shampoo and conditioner and even disposable barbecues.
    Joyce
    United Kingdom
  • From £216 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    We stay on Bute often visiting family and have stayed at a number of flats and hotels we found this property one of the best we have stayed in. The bathroom had recently been upgraded including a new shower which was very good. The kitchen was well equipped with a washer, oven & dishwasher (which we never used but did appreciate) The apartment was lovely and warm with views that are breathtaking!
    Philip
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 300 reviews
    I especially liked owner of Hotel/Guest House, Jane, was so informative, very attentative to all my needs(don't mention WiFi 🤣🤣🤣) Breakfast served efficiently every morning, with help from Caroline. Not forgetting friend I made in alfie the dog. I would definitely recommend the Ardyne to anyone looking for quality for their money. Thank you again Jane xx
    Coletta
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    Terrific hotel and hosts, really accommodating. We went with our 2-year old and made to feel very welcome - a very cosy family feel. Also ideal location for exploring and for getting into Rothesay for dinner. Will definitely be going back when next on Bute. Thank you!
    Matthew
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 222 reviews
    Bay view, our room certainly had that-and what a view, Eileen our host was lovely, friendly, helpful and informative. Breakfast was excellent and the hotel is in easy reach of Rothesay, the hotel is very clean
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • From £84.60 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,008 reviews
    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
    Norman
    United Kingdom
  • From £120 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 275 reviews
    I liked everything about the hotel. The waterfront view from our room was lovely. The staff were very helpful. The breakfasts were more than adequate in addition to being delicious.
    Isabel
    United States
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 522 reviews
    Central location, room was beautiful overlooking the bay, Kristine and her staff were excellent. We would definitely recommend it and stay again if/when we are back in Rothesay.
    Paul
    Canada
  • From £120 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 275 reviews
    Great location right in the centre of Rothesay. Comfy and clean room with great views over the gardens and the firth of Clyde. Helpful and friendly staff.
    Patricia
    United Kingdom
  • From £84.60 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,008 reviews
    Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was lovely.
    Debbie
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    Quirky hotel. Hotel owner was very friendly. Rooms lovely and clean and bed was very comfortable.
    Julie
    United Kingdom
  • From £100 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 471 reviews
    The hotel was lovely, comfy beds, great breakfast, lovely staff, will definitely return soon.
    Alexander
    United Kingdom
  • From £120 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 275 reviews
    Nice hotel in a great location. Good price and very clean
    Alex
    United Kingdom
  • From £100 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 471 reviews
    My husband was delighted with all aspects of the hotel
    Peter and Eleanor
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 306 reviews
    Clean comfortable quiet hotel in a good location.
    Wright
    United Kingdom
  • From £100 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 471 reviews
    Stay at the custom Hotel fantastic liked it all
    Mr a bruce
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 222 reviews
    Great location, great hotel, great breakfast.
    Clive
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 522 reviews
    Everything about the hotel was fantastic.
    Clegg
    United Kingdom