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Royal Marine Hotel

Property class: 3

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A view through a window of a grassy yard with a wooden fence and dense foliage.
A wooden staircase with a handrail and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A grey upholstered sofa with a black cushion, positioned against a white wall with a colorful abstract painting in the background.
A compact room with a sloped ceiling, a grey sofa, a small bedside table, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

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Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Benmore Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Long
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Small Family Standard Seaview

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Small Family Standard Seaview

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Large Seaview Standard Family

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a television.

Large Seaview Standard Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Seaview Twin or Double

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Seaview Twin or Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 4 Poster Deluxe

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser with a mirror, a chair, and a checkered floor.

4 Poster Deluxe

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Essential Double

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a radiator.

Essential Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Ensuite

A restaurant interior with tables and chairs arranged for dining.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Iona Deluxe Family Suite

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, white bedding, and patterned pillows.

Iona Deluxe Family Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Arran Bridal Suite seaview kingsize

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, and a radiator.

Arran Bridal Suite seaview kingsize

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Dunoon

Royal Marine Hotel places you steps from Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and within a 20-minute stroll of Cowal Golf Club. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Killcreggan restauran, is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .With a stay at this 3-property class Dunoon hotel, you'll be 6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

What's nearby

  • The Queens Hall - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Loch Long - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Dunans Castle - 45 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three in One - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Café Continental - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ingrams Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Marine Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The historic Royal Marine Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a porter.

This Victorian Dunoon hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Royal Marine Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Killcreggan restauran

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Royal Marine Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Hotel
Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon
Royal Marine Hotel Hotel Dunoon

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Royal Marine Hotel?

The closest beach to Royal Marine Hotel is Lunderston Bay (3.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Marine Hotel?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Marine Hotel on 19 Sept 2026 start from AU$113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Marine Hotel?

No, Royal Marine Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Marine Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Marine Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Royal Marine Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Cowal Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Royal Marine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 327 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely, full of character, we had a fantastic room with a sea view , the bed was spotless and so comfy, breakfast was cooked to order and absolutely delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great wee location next to the ferry terminal the staff are great and very helpful, the hotel is getting upgraded and working progress but definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and made sure we were okay, gave suggestions on where to go for a night out and made sure our stay was pleasant, brilliant hotel with brilliant people 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice warm welcome, staff very approachable. Nice bar, food ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice twin room, comfy beds and good shower. Really enjoyed the Haddock and chips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicola

The staff were verry welcoming and understanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are welcoming, very helpful and friendly. My room was comfortable for a few nights but accommodation not suitable for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in Gigha, it was an excellent room with a wooden four poster bed and large window, I could watch the car ferry loading and taking off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacklynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a lovely stay although not a front facing room unfortunately but a peaceful wooded view. Enthusiastic staff eager to renovate and get the hotel back up to scratch but a quirky and charming place, full of authenticity and character. Definitely not a 5* luxury hotel but could not fault the facilities, comfort, and great value for money. Ample parking, green spaces with lovely view, beautiful bed linen & supersoft towels and great shower!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant overnight stay. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Plenty of hot water and good shower pressure. This is an old building so it can't be compared with a modern structure, but it has plenty of charm. Very helpful staff. Didn't have breakfast, so can't comment. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vytis

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place stay in historical location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, light and airy. Recently refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great room. Great view. Richard, Michelle & Mo looked after us like VIP's. Keep smiling....👍😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place! The owner, Richard, is a delight. So helpful with the local area and very approachable. The property is charming and in a perfect location. I just can't say enough good things about our experience there.
The view from the front door of The Royal Marine Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. We felt very welcome and the staff were fantastic! Such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We even met the cleaner on the stairs who stopped to ask if we needed anything wven though she was already really busy. We ate breakfast and dinner in the hotel both days and the food was delicious and very well cooked. We plan to return in the summer. This was our 2nd time in Dunoon but first at the marine hotel, we will definitely stay here next time. Perfect location for the ferry as its literally on the doorstep. Ample parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to hop on/off the Hunters Quay ferry and an easy ride into Dunoon on quiet roads or a shared path. The room was large and well furnished and everything worked as it should. I’d booked two nights to stay but booked them separately as my plans had changed. The staff were happy to make sure I kept the same room for the second night. Was able to keep my bike safely locked up outside the front entrance too so that’s a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great local experience. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Loved it! The building needs some updates (loved the charm and wouldn't change the style or architecture but just update the paint and flooring). Overall, so great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was luxury,staff were very helpful and i give this hotel 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My wife and I had a decent stay at the Royal Marine, though it was a bit of a mixed bag. The building looks magnificent, and although a little tired, has fantastic potential with some TLC. Our room was spotless, and we enjoyed paying extra for the sea view; watching the ferry terminal activity was actually quite relaxing. However, the hotel is feeling a little run-down and in need of some modernising. We also found the breakfast disappointing, which let the experience down. Whilst we enjoyed our visit to Dunoon, I doubt we'll be rushing back anytime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,great manager and staff,very helpful,fantastic room with a view of the clyde,very warm hotel,loads of character,and feels great,highly recommend,ill certainly be going back 5 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was gorgeous - we stayed in the Arran & it had such old style Scottish charm and a gorgeous standalone bath. The staff at check in was lovely too. Would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025