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.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Business services
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 166
AED 166
AED 199 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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About the neighborhood
Located in Dunoon, Royal Marine Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Lunderston Bay. Dunoon Leisure Centre and Funworld Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunoon travel guide
Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 8HJ
What's nearby
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
7 min drive - 7.0 km
Benmore Botanic Garden
12 min drive - 11.0 km
Holy Loch Marina
3 min drive - 3.1 km
Smiddy Museum
3 min drive - 1.7 km
Lunderston Bay
38 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Dunoon Station
4 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
59 min drive
Restaurants
Swallow Cafe
4 min drive
Taj Mahal
30 min drive
Anselmo's
4 min drive
The Lorne Bar
4 min drive
Three In One
4 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:
1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
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
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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 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.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Royal Marine Hotel?
As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Marine Hotel on 14 June 2026 start from AED 166, 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.
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 Dunoon Leisure Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Royal Marine Hotel Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 297 reviews
10 - Excellent
85
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 297 reviews
8 - Good
91
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 297 reviews
6 - Okay
44
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 297 reviews
4 - Poor
40
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 297 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacklynne
3 June 2026
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!
Room was luxury,staff were very helpful and i give this hotel 5 stars.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sandra
27 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel and grounds are rather run down but trying. Bathroom in particular had seen better days. Room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful.
Our room name was Skye. The view was amazing and it was great watching Ferries come and go.
Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on food.
Is a good 1/2 hour walk into town.
However there is a bus stop almost opposite and a local taxi firm.
One thing that really needs addressing is the Hotels front door. Our room was directly above it and it slams shut. It was really annoying. You’d just be dropping off and it would go BAM. They really need to fit a soft close hinge.
Didn’t get the chance to raise directly with staff as everyone was busy when we left.
If you’re after a reasonably priced room with great views and don’t mind a bit of shabby it’s fine.
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 🌟
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire
22 December 2025
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!!
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.
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.
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Good location for the ferry. Thought id booked breakfast in with my stay to be told i had to pay for it. No paperwork on checkin so nice n easy. Really old hotel, my room was the attic, cold n wied smell. Heater provided but i couldnt work out how to use it but only there 1 night n bed fabulously comfy so very cold when out of bed. Didnt want to complain for only 1 night but im 100% sure the manager would have sorted it out, he was really nice n so were his staff. Great position to see Holy Loch n ferry across the water is very frequent n just outside Dunoon so all in all a great home from home as im just 1.5 hours away but think a cars best to see around n about Dunoon yo appreciate the scenery n landscape n parking at the hotel was fine. Will take a hell of a lot of money to bring the hotel to modern standards decor wise. Might be back 1 day but Thank u for your care and attention whilst i stayed overnight
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary
12 September 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
ROOM CLEAN, CUSTOM SERVICE POOR, THE DIRECT NICE VIEW FROM OUTSIDE HOTEL.
Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
28 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A historic property that was peaceful and a beautiful view of Holy Loch.
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.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
robert
11 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old and with historic value lovely place to stay , wonderful staff.
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
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.
Absolutely amazing hotel. Unsure what the bad reviews are about as our stay was amazing. The room was up to date and very spacious, we loved the added touch of the toilet roll haha.
The lady on reception was wonderful and so nice.
We will definitely be back.
Lovely, comfortable stay in a large room which suited us having 2 dogs with us. Staff excellent, super friendly and accommodating. Hotel is comfortable and cozy and is a very old building which the owners are continuing to upgrade. Beautifully spacious and high ceilings with many period features. Breakfast was great too. Will definitely be back.