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4- and 5-star hotels in Rothesay
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels and guest houses in Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute. It is for travellers who want a sea-facing stay on the island, whether for a short break, a family trip or a quiet couples' escape.
Staying in Rothesay
Rothesay is the main town on the Isle of Bute, reached by ferry across the Firth of Clyde, and the stays below sit in and around the town itself. Several are grouped along Mount Stuart Road and Mountstuart Road on the seafront, while others stand on Battery Place, Marine Place, Bishop Street, Montague Street, Ardbeg Road and High Road at Port Bannatyne. The 5-star properties here are The Ardyne Guest House, The Coach House at Stewart Hall, Fircliff the House on Bute and Island Seaview Villa.
The mix suits different kinds of trip. Couples and small groups get self-catering kitchens, fireplaces and sea views, while families are served by guest houses with family rooms, cots and high chairs. Business and short-break travellers have the 4-star Bayview Hotel, whose 63 reviews give it a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5, and One Marine Place in the town centre. Facilities across the list include free Wifi, free car parking, gardens and terraces, fishing, golf courses and pets allowed in many of the properties.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Ardyne Guest House
38 Mount Stuart Road Rothesay, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star guest house on Mount Stuart Road, The Ardyne suits guests who want sea and river views from a garden or patio. Pets are welcome, and the lounge is a quiet spot after a day's fishing or horse riding. Rooms come with bath, shower, TV and free Wifi, and special diets can be catered for.
See The Ardyne Guest HouseThe Coach House at Stewart Hall
Stewart Hall, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereSet at Stewart Hall, this 5-star house suits families and groups who want a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a washing machine. A garden and terrace, free car parking, and beach and fishing nearby make it easy to settle in. Pets allowed, free Wifi, and breakfast can be brought to the room.
See The Coach House at Stewart HallFircliff the House on Bute
42 High Road_X000d_ Port Bannatyne, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFircliff the House on Bute is a 5-star house on High Road in Port Bannatyne, with sea views and a fireplace at its heart. It suits guests who want a kitchen and washing machine, free car parking, and a garden, with fishing nearby. Pets are allowed, cots are available, and free Wifi runs throughout.
See Fircliff the House on ButeIsland Seaview Villa
67 Mountstuart Road_X000d_Rothesay_X000d_, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereIsland Seaview Villa is a 5-star villa on Mountstuart Road with a jacuzzi, a fireplace and sea views. It suits couples or families who want a full kitchen with dishwasher alongside a garden, garage and free car parking. Pets are allowed, fishing is nearby, and free Wifi is available.
See Island Seaview VillaThe Bayview Hotel
21 22 Mountstuart Road, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Bayview Hotel is a 4-star hotel on Mountstuart Road, rated 4.7 out of 5 by 63 guests. It suits travellers who want a simple, well-regarded base with free Wifi, car parking and a TV and telephone in the room. Its Mountstuart Road setting keeps you close to Rothesay's seafront.
See The Bayview HotelSt.Ebba B&B
37 Mount Stuart Road Rothesay Isle Of Bute, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSt.Ebba B&B is a 4-star bed and breakfast on Mount Stuart Road, with a bar, lounge and terrace, and beach and golf course nearby. It suits families and guests needing wheelchair access, with family rooms, cots and special diets available. Free car parking and free Wifi are provided, and housekeeping keeps things fresh.
See St.Ebba B&BGlendale Guest House
20 Battery Place, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGlendale Guest House is a 4-star guest house on Battery Place in Rothesay, with free car parking for guests arriving by car. Its central Rothesay address puts you within easy reach of the town and its seafront.
See Glendale Guest HouseOne Marine Place
1 Marine Place, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOne Marine Place is a 4-star property on Marine Place with a bar and lounge, set close to the beach. It suits guests who want a kitchen or kitchenette with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a patio, picnic area and garden. Water sports and diving are nearby, and free car parking and free Wifi are included.
See One Marine PlaceOld Fisherman's Cottage
Bishop Street Rothesay, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOld Fisherman's Cottage is a 4-star cottage on Bishop Street with a fireplace and a garden, terrace and patio. It suits active guests: fishing, golf, bowling, darts, canoeing and horse riding are all on the doorstep. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and there is a pool bar, free Wifi and parking.
See Old Fisherman's CottageThe Guest Wing
Ardbeg Road 14, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe Guest Wing is a 4-star property on Ardbeg Road with sea views and a fireplace. It suits guests who want a kitchen with oven, microwave and washing machine, plus a patio and garden, with fishing and golf nearby. Bike rental is available on site, and free car parking and free Wifi come as standard.
See The Guest WingLexington Apartments
Montague Stree 1 4 15, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLexington Apartments is a 4-star apartment on Montague Street with sea views and a terrace. It suits longer stays, with a kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave, a washing machine and luggage storage. Golf and horse riding are nearby, and free car parking and free Wifi are provided.
See Lexington ApartmentsOur Wee Getaway
24 Bishop Street Flat 2F1, Rothesay, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOur Wee Getaway is a 4-star apartment on Bishop Street with a fireplace and sea views. It suits guests who want a kitchenette with oven, microwave and washing machine, plus a patio and garden, with golf, bowling and fishing nearby. Pets are allowed, parking and free Wifi are included, and there is a shuttle service.
See Our Wee Getaway
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardyne Guest House | ★★★★★ | – | Yes |
| The Coach House at Stewart Hall | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Fircliff the House on Bute | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Island Seaview Villa | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| The Bayview Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| St.Ebba B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Glendale Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| One Marine Place | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Old Fisherman's Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Guest Wing | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Lexington Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Our Wee Getaway | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For sea views
These properties list the sea among their facilities. The Ardyne Guest House and St.Ebba B&B sit on Mount Stuart Road, Island Seaview Villa and The Bayview Hotel on Mountstuart Road, Fircliff on High Road at Port Bannatyne and One Marine Place on Marine Place. Several also add terraces, patios or gardens facing the water.
The Ardyne Guest House · Fircliff the House on Bute · Island Seaview Villa · The Bayview Hotel · St.Ebba B&B · One Marine Place
For families
St.Ebba B&B, One Marine Place and Our Wee Getaway list family rooms, and St.Ebba and Old Fisherman's Cottage provide cots, with high chairs at Old Fisherman's Cottage. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the self-catering properties make longer family stays easier, and free car parking appears across the group.
St.Ebba B&B · One Marine Place · Old Fisherman's Cottage · Our Wee Getaway
For pets
Pets are allowed at The Ardyne Guest House, The Coach House at Stewart Hall, Fircliff the House on Bute, Island Seaview Villa and Our Wee Getaway. The first four are 5-star properties, and most of the group also has a garden, so dogs have space on the doorstep as well as in the room.
The Ardyne Guest House · The Coach House at Stewart Hall · Fircliff the House on Bute · Island Seaview Villa · Our Wee Getaway
For self-catering
These properties list a kitchen or kitchenette, with dishwashers, ovens, microwaves and washing machines in many of them. The Coach House at Stewart Hall and Island Seaview Villa are 5-star options, while One Marine Place, Old Fisherman's Cottage, The Guest Wing, Lexington Apartments and Our Wee Getaway are 4-star and sit within Rothesay itself.
The Coach House at Stewart Hall · Fircliff the House on Bute · Island Seaview Villa · One Marine Place · Old Fisherman's Cottage · The Guest Wing
Questions, answered
Which Rothesay hotel is closest to the centre?
Bishop Street, Marine Place, Battery Place and Montague Street all sit in the town itself. Old Fisherman's Cottage, Our Wee Getaway, One Marine Place and Glendale Guest House carry those addresses, with Lexington Apartments on Montague Street also among them.
Which hotels offer free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Coach House at Stewart Hall, Fircliff the House on Bute, Island Seaview Villa, St.Ebba B&B, Glendale Guest House, One Marine Place, The Guest Wing, Lexington Apartments and Our Wee Getaway. The Bayview Hotel lists car parking without specifying that it is free.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are allowed at The Ardyne Guest House, The Coach House at Stewart Hall, Fircliff the House on Bute, Island Seaview Villa and Our Wee Getaway, all of which list pets allowed among their facilities.
Which property is best for a family?
St.Ebba B&B and One Marine Place list family rooms, St.Ebba and Old Fisherman's Cottage provide cots, and Old Fisherman's Cottage also has high chairs. Our Wee Getaway lists family rooms as well and is 4-star.
Do any hotels have a hot tub or spa?
Island Seaview Villa is the one 5-star property on this list with a jacuzzi among its facilities. No spa is listed at any of the properties in this shortlist.
Which is the top-rated hotel in Rothesay?
The Bayview Hotel, a 4-star property on Mountstuart Road, has a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews. It is the only property in this shortlist for which a guest rating and review count are given.
What is the highest-class option?
The Ardyne Guest House, The Coach House at Stewart Hall, Fircliff the House on Bute and Island Seaview Villa are all 5-star. Each offers either a garden or a terrace, and all four allow pets.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
The Coach House at Stewart Hall lists breakfast in room, and St.Ebba B&B lists lunch. The remaining properties in this shortlist do not list breakfast or meal service among their facilities.