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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
Standard Double Room
Exterior
Boating
Interior detail

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ
  • Place, Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smiddy Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lunderston Bay
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

  • 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)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • 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 The Queens Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smiddy Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lunderston Bay - 38 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spinnaker Hotel - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Sheila's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬4 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

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
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Royal Marine Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 250 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for work

2nd time I have stayed for work. Lovely rooms. Very clean. Very comfy. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

reg-t

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Aircon didn't work and we had noisy neighbours but the guy on the desk was lovely the property is nice. Location is good. We would stay again but maybe go up from a budget room to a slightly bigger one x
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the toilet did not flush , no staff available to report too until we checked out in the morning. They did say they would check it however, it was rather inconvenient . There is no bar available in the hotel . Great location - shame about the overall condition and lack of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst we were given an early check in our room was far from clean. Hairs in the sink and toilet. Cobwebs on the walls. Windows were mouldy and looked out onto waste ground. Rooms either side of us through the night were incredibly loud, several calls made to reception but no answer so staff did nothing to resolve this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yngve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arriving after 2000 is problems

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maggie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we saw a sign saying that reception was closed (30 minutes after check in started) but a member of ataff came from the bar to help. Very helpful and showed us up to our room. Our room was on the second floor with no lifts, but managed ok. Hallway stank of smoke, I assume a fellow guest was smoking in their room as no smell in rest of hotel. Also they must have been doing it again first thing this morning as we woke up smelling cigarette smoke in our room. We couldn't find any staff to tell until we checked out this morning. Room was lovely and big. While I appreciate that I booked the economy room option, it was very tired looking and not worth £77 for the night. Stains on walls, in bedroom and bathroom. Stained hand towel hanging in bathroom. Stains behind kettle and all over the coffee/tea sachets. Loose and wobbly plugs. Bed mattress lumpy and not comfortable. The bedside lamp next to the bathroom let out a high pitched buzzing noise and I dont think its safe for use. I had a shower and the dial is fitted upside down and flitted between scalding and freezing. The door also didnt close properly in shower so i kept hitting myself. No shower gel or shampoo. I have taken pictures of the issues but can't see how to upload on Expedia. Overall just feels dated, tired and in need of manitenance. I saw in other reviews that some rooms have been updated so possibly others will be done in future but I wouldn't stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a warm welcome, comfy beds, very quiet and peaceful. Staff really go the extra mile. Even brought us plates and cutlery for our takeaway. Lovely old place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Stayed here for one night. Room was clean and the bed was so comfortable. It is a little dated but it all adds to the character. Would stay here again . 👍Proximity to the ferry was 30 seconds which was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JUST READ SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

The hotel was class , looked dated , which i like , but the rooms were like wow , wouldn't expect going into a hotel which on the outside , and in the halls were like walking into the late 19th century the i went into a room a basic btw , and a beautiful mural of david bowie and just transformed it into modern, was such a wow factor , the staff were like family , we went to the pub about 3 mile away , and the boss was there , talking away as if we were family, ive never felt so like home but while away , i only came on here to book again and noticed it asked for a review, honestly , if you want the marriot or the hilton , (which lets be honest all loom the same) the you wont be happy , but if you want to walk into history and get to your room with a view , and the room transports you back , then this is it, i honestly loved this place that much i phoned up rough and asked for an extra night , the town is so welcoming , the taxi driver was class , the kebab shop was class , everyone was happy , and trust me i tried to annoy people , they just go with it , an amazing place and an amazing bunch of people xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 6 nights 3rd time in 4 year definitely be back next year. Fantastic staff at Hotel 😎👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Disliked: Staff & service

2 out of 5

It was ok. It was very basic. Beds were comfortable and the hotel is nice and quiet and in a beautiful spot. Service was very poor, we didn’t come across a single member of staff over the 2 days we stayed, including check in and out. We had no hot water during our stay through either tap or shower, but no staff available to help. One of our windows was broken so couldn’t get it open during 30 degree heat. No batteries in the TV remote. I could cope with these issues if room was a cheaper price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Great wee weekend in Dunoon stayed in various hotels there but this was a surprise package, looking at the building might give the wrong impression of it. Beautiful old building which maintains a lot of its periodic charm and features but our room was very modern, spacious, clean and comfortable. Dillon and his partner were very welcoming and fully hands on at any request and with pup Willow on hand for cuteness made a great team to relate with even if her teeth are like needles, thats the pup not his partner :-) . Will definetly look for this hotel first the next time we go back to Dunoon.
Going home aboard the ferry
Stunning furniture throughout
Old Beauty
Ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

No chef couldn't have lunch or dinner Most restaurants closed in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here in matter of weeks,everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, room was very nice with a sea view and two big comfortable chairs to sit on looking out to sea watching the car ferry’s coming and going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly managment. Super comfy beds. Excellent,clean en suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Done the job, but it's a tired old place

Room was clean, facilities were good, staff were friendly. Could be such a grand hotel but it needs a massive amount of investment. The front facade looks like it's ready to fall away from the structure. Really looks dangerous. Main timber beams are rotten.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A historic property that was peaceful and a beautiful view of Holy Loch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and bathroom lovely,comfortable and clean. Staff also friendly. Only problem ,we had no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025