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Royal Marine Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel in suburban Dunoon location

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Front of property
Boating
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Interior detail
Double Room, Sea View

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ
  • Place, Smiddy Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lunderston Bay
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

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

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Family Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

Family Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Sea View (2 adults + 2 children)

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Dunoon

Seaside stay .Stay at this Dunoon hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and 2 miles (3 km) of Cowal Golf Club. Smiddy Museum and Dunoon Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smiddy Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • Lunderston Bay - 38 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anselmo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three In One - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lorne Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Royal Marine Hotel

3-star historic hotel in suburban Dunoon location
Royal Marine Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a porter. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Dunoon hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Royal Marine Hotel offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 each accommodation.

National rating

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

How close is Royal Marine Hotel to the airport?

Royal Marine Hotel is 24 mi (59-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Marine Hotel on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $81, excluding 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.

Does Royal Marine Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Marine Hotel.

How close is Royal Marine Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (21-min drive) from Lunderston Bay.

Does Royal Marine Hotel offer free breakfast?

Royal Marine Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Marine Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Marine Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Marine Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Marine Hotel have a pool?

Royal Marine Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Marine Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Marine Hotel to downtown Dunoon?

Royal Marine Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Hunters Quay.

Royal Marine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 293 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked us in was lovely however the room was eclectic to say the least, a massive picture of David Bowie on one wall was odd to say the least but more importantly the radiator on the wall didn’t work and neither did the hot water to the sink after having left the tap running for several minutes but it was a clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Vytis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place stay in historical location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the royal Marine would not do any more for you, the room was upgraded to a sea view and that was amazing, we sat and had two beautiful dinners, the dining room is redecorated wonderfully and they even did a santas grotto. It’s like fine dining for incredibly prices, I really wish more people start to visit so they can keep bringing this old hotel back to full glory, they deserve it. Would we stay again absolutely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights. Staff v pleasant and courteous. Room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNSEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel which has clearly had a lot of work done in recent times. I was greeted warmly by Ricky and checked in to Room 2, which was massive - and simply perfect for my (5 stone) greyhound, as he had space to move. The Royal Marine is one of 2 dog friendly hotels in the area, and as you can see, His Lordship was made ever so welcome and he slept like a log, as did I! I brought his own bed, however my bed was super comfy and cosy. There was a tv, a (clean!) kettle with tea & coffee and large en-suite. The building itself is steeped in history and is architecturally stunning. For the same price you could stay in one of the bland, characterless, pokey guesthouses nearer town.... but why would you? From what I could tell, every room looked different, which was a nice touch. The terrace is a great place to sit and watch the Clyde roll by, and there was ample parking too. The log fire in the bar was both cosy and aesthetically pleasing, and the whole place was super clean. Sadly I was staying due to holding my husbands funeral in Dunoon, but the hotel being bright and cheerful really helped me alot. All the staff were fun and incredibly friendly (it is rare for housekeeping to say good morning these days, but the ladies here were wonderful). Also, a big thumbs-up to Fiona on the bar for making my stay a thoroughly enjoyable one; it really is the staff who make a hotel feel like home. As Arnie would say, Ill be back! Thank you xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hawk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not near by eighter long or need taxi. Overall properties need lot attention, lot of improvements, requires more stuff, stuff members were very friendly but they are just too busy due shortage of stuff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Marine is an historic building, full of history, with an outstanding sea view, transformed internally with the installation of en suite bathrooms etc to suit the modern traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious but not cleaned well. There were empty sugar packets on the floor next to the bedside table, socks under the sofa in the room also, just a feeling of lack of cleanliness in the room. The one staff member we came across was friendly. We didn’t eat here so cannot comment on the food. We were on the 3rd floor, my mum always likes to know the fire escape route when she’s in a new place, leaflet in room stated to check door for map and exits - this was non existent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service
ROOM CLEAN, CUSTOM SERVICE POOR, THE DIRECT NICE VIEW FROM OUTSIDE HOTEL.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very comfortable

Very comfortable, nice large room, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing looking building, my room was really nice, very comfy, lovely big clean bathroom, food was good. Interior Condition is a little tired, but in all a great stay xx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of this place is superb. The staff are fantastic. The Guinness and the bar was first class. Great value and and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with unique rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025