With a stay at Royal Marine Hotel in Dunoon, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal. .This historic hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cowal Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Dunoon Leisure Centre.
What's nearby
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
Benmore Botanic Garden - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
Loch Long - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
Castle Toward Residential School - 23 min drive - 11.9 miles
Loch Fyne - 39 min drive - 21.2 miles
Getting around
Dunoon Station - 4 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
The Cafe at Kilcreggan - 77 min drive
Three in One - 30 min drive
The Blairmore - 13 min drive
Bakehouse - 30 min drive
Ingrams Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
Royal Marine Hotel
Royal Marine Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at The Killcreggan restauran, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area.
The Killcreggan restauran - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
The Killcreggan restauran
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 (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
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 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
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
Property class
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
Royal Marine Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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This hotel is lovely, full of character, we had a fantastic room with a sea view , the bed was spotless and so comfy, breakfast was cooked to order and absolutely delicious!
Great wee location next to the ferry terminal the staff are great and very helpful, the hotel is getting upgraded and working progress but definitely recommend staying there.
Staff were very friendly and made sure we were okay, gave suggestions on where to go for a night out and made sure our stay was pleasant, brilliant hotel with brilliant people 10/10
Mark
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Paul
May 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice warm welcome, staff very approachable. Nice bar, food ok.
Staff are welcoming, very helpful and friendly. My room was comfortable for a few nights but accommodation not suitable for a longer stay.
Patricia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jacklynne
Jun 3, 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!
Had a very pleasant overnight stay. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Plenty of hot water and good shower pressure.
This is an old building so it can't be compared with a modern structure, but it has plenty of charm. Very helpful staff. Didn't have breakfast, so can't comment. Would definitely stay again.
What a wonderful place! The owner, Richard, is a delight. So helpful with the local area and very approachable. The property is charming and in a perfect location. I just can't say enough good things about our experience there.
We loved our stay. We felt very welcome and the staff were fantastic! Such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We even met the cleaner on the stairs who stopped to ask if we needed anything wven though she was already really busy. We ate breakfast and dinner in the hotel both days and the food was delicious and very well cooked. We plan to return in the summer. This was our 2nd time in Dunoon but first at the marine hotel, we will definitely stay here next time. Perfect location for the ferry as its literally on the doorstep. Ample parking.
Perfect location to hop on/off the Hunters Quay ferry and an easy ride into Dunoon on quiet roads or a shared path. The room was large and well furnished and everything worked as it should. I’d booked two nights to stay but booked them separately as my plans had changed. The staff were happy to make sure I kept the same room for the second night. Was able to keep my bike safely locked up outside the front entrance too so that’s a bonus.
It was an interesting place to stay. It’s a listed property that is being renovated as allowed. We had a good sized bedroom but with noisy floors in the bathroom as well not too keen on electric showers but eventually got water at the right temp.
Breakfast started off being a challenge as there was nothing we wanted but we had a conversation and someone went shopping so all was well for the three days we were there.
The hotel must have been a really grand building as a lot of the original features exist still . The dining room has recently been decorated and is a very pleasant place to be. We only ate there once and the food was enjoyable.
Parking available on site and across the road the ferry to Gurock so very convenient. Close to Benmore botanic garden which is great and about 50 mins from the castle of the Dukes of Argyll well with visits
Such a great local experience. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Loved it! The building needs some updates (loved the charm and wouldn't change the style or architecture but just update the paint and flooring). Overall, so great!