Business Details
Luxury Hotel with Stunning Sea Views in Rothesay
Established as a family-owned Victorian hotel, we have provided traditional Scottish hospitality with modern comforts since our founding. Our property features twenty spacious en-suite rooms, many offering panoramic sea views, equipped with contemporary amenities including complimentary WiFi. Our dining venues, Victorias Restaurant and Ghillies Bistro, showcase locally sourced seafood and produce under the guidance of an experienced culinary team. We specialise in hosting group bookings, weddings, and conferences with dedicated event spaces overlooking Rothesay Bay.Our staff prioritise personalised service, accommodating guest needs while maintaining the hotel's historic character. Located opposite the ferry terminal, we offer convenient access to the Isle of Bute's attractions without requiring vehicle transport. Reviews consistently highlight our clean accommodations, exceptional breakfasts, and attentive service despite the absence of lift facilities. We maintain transparent booking terms with a 25% deposit requirement and flexible cancellation policy within 14 days of reservation.
Services
Accommodation
Victorias Restaurant
Ghillies Bistro
Function Suite
Wedding Services
Conference Facilities
Room Service
WiFi
Tea/Coffee Facilities
Sea View Rooms
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 spacious en-suite rooms with panoramic sea views
- Our Master Chef creates dishes using fresh local seafood and produce
- We provide dedicated event spaces for weddings and conferences
- Our staff deliver personalised service with family-run hospitality
- We maintain transparent booking terms with flexible cancellation options
What people say
Warm welcome
Stunning sea views
Delicious breakfast
Friendly staff
Excellent service
Services
Accommodation
Our twenty spacious en-suite rooms combine Victorian charm with modern comforts. Many rooms feature breathtaking sea views across Rothesay Bay, with amenities including flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary high-speed WiFi. The rooms maintain historic character while meeting contemporary standards for comfort and cleanliness.
Victorias Restaurant
Our flagship restaurant offers gourmet Scottish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The experienced culinary team prepares dishes featuring fresh seafood and seasonal produce, complemented by an extensive wine list. The restaurant provides panoramic bay views and has received consistent praise for its exceptional breakfast service and evening dining experiences.
Ghillies Bistro
This informal dining option serves traditional Scottish dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu focuses on hearty meals made from local ingredients, offering excellent value for money. The bistro maintains the same high standards of food quality and service as our main restaurant while providing a more casual dining environment.
Function Suite
The Balmoral Suite provides versatile event space with stunning bay views, suitable for weddings and business conferences. The venue offers modern facilities while maintaining Victorian architectural features. The dedicated wedding consultant team can coordinate ceremonies at Rothesay Castle with reception facilities nearby, accommodating both intimate and larger gatherings.
Group Bookings
We specialise in accommodating group bookings with tailored arrangements. The hotel can provide sole use of dining facilities, flexible check-in/check-out times, and coordinated meal schedules for groups. Our staff have experience managing large parties, including special interest groups requiring specific logistical arrangements, with dedicated contact for booking coordination.
Questions
Does the hotel have sea view rooms?
Yes, many of our en-suite rooms offer panoramic views over Rothesay Bay, with some of the best sea views available in the area.
Is there lift access to all floors?
No, the hotel does not have a lift. Guests with mobility requirements should request ground floor accommodation when booking.
What dining options are available?
We offer two dining venues: Victorias Restaurant for fine dining and Ghillies Bistro for casual meals, both serving locally sourced Scottish cuisine.
Can the hotel accommodate large groups?
Yes, we regularly host group bookings with dedicated dining facilities and flexible arrangements for check-in/check-out and meal times.
What are the booking terms?
A 25% deposit is required at booking, with full payment due 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellations within 14 days may incur full charges unless rooms can be rebooked.
Is the hotel near local attractions?
We are directly opposite the ferry terminal with easy access to Rothesay's amenities. The hotel provides an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Bute's geological and historical sites.
Reviews (7)
Howard Cleveland
Dec 15, 2020
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The food presentation was good and the ingredients had a fresh and home cooked.feel to them. We enjoyed veg options of macaroni cheese, veggy burger and omelette and various tasty puddings. Meat and fish dishes also available. The floor space is bigger than many of the nearby eateries and so felt more spacious and safer for social distancing.
Chris Hebbron
Dec 04, 2020
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Popped in for a quick lunch today with two friends. The leek & potato soup was delicious, as was one friend's lentil soup! We each enjoyed our cheese toastie orders, two with tomato and one with onion. Sadly, they served the onion one to the wrong person, so we each only enjoyed the correct second slice! Meal was still fine, though.
Geoff Deabill
Nov 17, 2020
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A little oasis of calm and warmth on a wet and windy day. Efficient staff and lovely food. Recommend the soup and toasted sandwich combo.
Elizabeth Forbes
Oct 19, 2020
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Oh dear after reading good reviews, we hoped for a pleasant meal. We expected a reduced menu and fewer tables but the waitress made no effort to welcome us and it was lacking in atmosphere . The menu was pedestrian, the only seafood was scallops with black pudding and chorizo and the fish and chips. No wine list was offered. Even with Covid 19 'they need to try harder
Brett Swain
Sep 18, 2020
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Excellent service. Pleasant staff. Well thought out Covid precautions (but maybe at the expense of atmosphere)
Varied menu, great food at a reasonable price. Only minus. House wine was on the expensive side.
Varied menu, great food at a reasonable price. Only minus. House wine was on the expensive side.
Marsh
Sep 28, 2019
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Food was excellent! I had the seafood platter, mozzarella garlic bread and a pint of poretti and honestly cant fault it. It came to 21.90 which was great value in my opinion. I only give it 4 stars as I had to wait a while to be seated and the restaurant was particular quiet. I also was not asked whether I wanted a dessert and I waited a while after eating, I went and got an ice cream elsewhere but they did seem short staffed or lack of proactive staff. The older gentleman (the manager I believe) was friendly and attentive. Would visit again and reccomend.
Anuja Wavikar
Jun 11, 2019
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We enjoyed good Food with beautiful view of isle of bute lake area! The sitting arrangement and the staff is very kind to give you the best place to enjoy your food. Sea food was quite fresh and the quantity was worth the money and view too..would recommend this place for dinner time as it's lit in the night
