Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Royal Marine Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel in Dunoon with a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Royal Marine Hotel

Front of property
Exterior
Boating
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior detail
By Loch Lomond, Royal Marine Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with public WiFi. Unwind in the hotel's smoke-free premises or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance to plan your day. With a banquet hall for grand events, daily housekeeping, electric kettles for a warm cuppa, and bathrooms with hair dryers for convenience.
VIP Access

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 248
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Sea View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ

What's nearby

  • Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunoon Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Queens Hall - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Holy Loch Marina - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 11 min drive - 11.0 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
  • ‪The Blairmore - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Royal Marine Hotel

Historic hotel near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Royal Marine Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Front of property

The Argyll Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
7.6 out of 10, Good, 205 reviews
The Argyll Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Royal Marine Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12.50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Royal Marine Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Marine Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Royal Marine Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and Cowal Golf Club. Smiddy Museum and The Queens Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

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

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spent one night, but we will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Great room

I really like this hotel. If you like old style architecture like me this is great. We stayed in the arran room where the view was amazing looking down on the ferry terminal. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay .we had a lovely bedroom with brilliant sea view.staff were all very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely staff

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was fine for what we needed. We had dogs with us. We had dinner in the bar, it was ok. But we decided not to stay for breakfast. Great for getting the ferry. The hotel is old and needs a lot of money to spend on it but the owners are trying. We would stay again as it’s affordable and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The town is small and so many people seem like they are friends. they treat us like friends too. enjoyed the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

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

Enjoyable stay

We arrived to no electric at the hotel due to storm Bert. Fortunately the electric wasn’t off for long, and we were shown to our newly refurbished room. It was nicely decorated, with a large bathroom and shower cubicle. The bed was comfortable and the room warm and it was quiet. The only downside was I paid for a sea view room but did not get this. I got a room overlooking an over grown garden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff go out there way phoned about the dog and hotel phoned back nothing too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly, helpful staff. The hotel was right across the road from the car ferry to Gourock, which was the reason we chose it. An old-fashioned, impressive building - but be aware that there is no lift to the upper floors. We had a nice seaview room, and the beds were comfy. Check-in/out was easy too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

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

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

James

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with unique rooms
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

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes altes Gebäude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

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

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