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4-star hotels in Dunoon
A shortlist of 15 four-star hotels and self-catering places in Dunoon, from riverside lodges to seafront guest houses. It's for anyone planning a stay here and looking for a base that suits the way they travel.
Staying in Dunoon
Dunoon sits on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, with the Firth of Clyde on one side and hills rising on the other. For a visitor it is a place of shore road walks, sea views and easy access to the surrounding glens, and the hotels here spread from the town itself out to the quieter shore and farm settings nearby. Couples will find quiet riverside and sea-view places, families have cottages and guest houses with family rooms, and those wanting to be close to the centre can pick from properties within a few kilometres of it.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks Glen
Rashfield, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereCouples looking for a quiet riverside base near Pucks Glen will find these lodges at Rashfield well suited. Each lodge comes with a fireplace and a private patio or terrace, so evenings can be spent indoors or out above the water. A kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator lets you eat in, and free car parking is available on site. The 4-star rating is backed by a guest rating of 4.7 from 84 reviews, and Dunoon centre is 3.6 km away.
See Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks GlenSt Ives Boutique Hotel
West Bay, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWest Bay is the setting for this boutique 4-star hotel, and the sea, beach nearby and terrace give guests plenty of reasons to linger outdoors. A lounge and bar, plus a garden and picnic area, suit travellers who want relaxed communal space rather than a large resort. Family rooms and a cot are available for those travelling with children, and special diets can be catered for. Guests rate it 4.7 from 68 reviews, and Dunoon centre lies 5.1 km away.
See St Ives Boutique HotelHunters Quay Hotel
Marine Parade Kirn Dunoon Pa23 8Hj Uk, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Why stay hereHunters Quay Hotel sits on Marine Parade in Kirn, 2.6 km from Dunoon centre, making it a practical 4-star choice for visitors who want to be close to the town. The guest rating stands at 3.7 from 371 reviews, the largest review base of the Dunoon hotels listed here, which makes it useful for travellers comparing a long track record. Credit cards are accepted, so payment is straightforward.
See Hunters Quay HotelCraignethan
Shore Road, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCraignethan on Shore Road is a 4-star house with a perfect guest rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews. A fireplace and sea views give the property its character, while the kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave makes longer self-catering stays easy. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided, and guests have access to a garden and terrace. It stands 22.5 km from Dunoon centre, so a car is useful.
See CraignethanDouglas Park Guest House
101 Marine Parade Kirn Dunoon Argyll, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThis 4-star guest house on Marine Parade in Kirn places guests near the sea, with beach nearby and a terrace and garden to enjoy. Practical touches include free car parking, free Wifi, a lounge and laundry service, and rooms come with bathrobes, toiletries and towels. Divers, golfers and anglers will note the diving, golf course and fishing facilities. Dunoon centre is 3.2 km away.
See Douglas Park Guest HouseDuncreggan House
High Road, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereDuncreggan House combines a restaurant and bar/lounge with a fitness centre, a combination few 4-star properties in the area offer. Breakfast is provided, and rooms include a pillow menu, bathrobes and toiletries for a more personalised stay. A garden and fireplace add quiet corners, while the computer room suits guests who need to work. It lies 1.9 km from Dunoon centre.
See Duncreggan HouseArdmun House
Shore Road Kilmun, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereArdmun House is the closest 4-star property to Dunoon centre in this list, just 0.8 km from the town on Shore Road in Kilmun. The house looks out to the sea and offers a fireplace, garden, patio and terrace, with canoe and fishing facilities for time on the water. A full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine supports self-catering stays, and pets are welcome with free car parking on site.
See Ardmun HouseMontague Villa B&B
Shore Road, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMontague Villa B&B on Shore Road is a 4-star bed and breakfast 1.7 km from Dunoon centre, with beach nearby and a garden, terrace and picnic area. Active guests have canoe, diving, fishing, horse riding, bowling, mini golf and surf facilities to choose from, unusual breadth for a guest house. Family rooms and a cot are available, and free car parking, free Wifi and a lounge make the stay easy.
See Montague Villa B&BSebright Holiday Apartment
41 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSebright Holiday Apartment at 41 Alexandra Parade is a self-catering 4-star base with a kitchen including dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine. Sea views, a patio and a terrace give the apartment an outdoor dimension, and guests also have garden access, a tennis court and mini golf nearby. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. Dunoon centre is 4.3 km from the address.
See Sebright Holiday ApartmentCulzean House
Culzean House Glen Finart, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereCulzean House at Glen Finart offers 4-star self-catering with a sauna and Jacuzzi, the only property on this list with both. A kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, plus laundry service, makes it suitable for longer stays, and each unit has a terrace, patio and garden access. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. The house is 7.5 km from Dunoon centre.
See Culzean HouseCedars Guest House
51 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereCedars Guest House on Alexandra Parade is a 4-star bed and breakfast with breakfast included, free Wifi, free car parking and a garden. Rooms have a refrigerator, and the property is wheelchair accessible, an option worth noting among Dunoon's 4-star guest houses. It sits 4.3 km from Dunoon centre, putting the town within easy reach by car.
See Cedars Guest HouseAlder Cottage
Stronchullin Holiday Cottages, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAlder Cottage at Stronchullin Holiday Cottages is a 4-star self-catering cottage with a fireplace, sea views and a kitchen including dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine. A garden, patio and terrace extend the living space outdoors, and canoe and fishing facilities suit guests who want to spend time on the water. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. Dunoon centre is 3.7 km away.
See Alder CottageLarch Cottage
Stronchullin Farm, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLarch Cottage at Stronchullin Farm provides 4-star self-catering accommodation with a balcony and sea views, along with a fireplace, terrace and garden. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine, and canoe and fishing facilities are available for days on the water. Pets are welcome and free car parking is provided. It lies 3.7 km from Dunoon centre.
See Larch CottageRowan Cottage
Stronchullin Farm, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRowan Cottage at Stronchullin Farm is a 4-star self-catering cottage with a fireplace, a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, and laundry service on site. A patio, terrace and garden give guests outdoor space, and lake and fishing facilities appeal to those who want to spend time by the water. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. Dunoon centre is 3.8 km away.
See Rowan CottageBirch Cottage
Stronchullin Holiday Cottages, Dunoon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBirch Cottage at Stronchullin Holiday Cottages is a 4-star self-catering option with a fireplace, sea views and a garden, terrace and patio. Unusually for the area, archery is among the facilities, alongside fishing, and a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave supports self-catering. Pets are allowed and free car parking is provided. It is 3.7 km from Dunoon centre.
See Birch Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks Glen | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 3.6 km |
| St Ives Boutique Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 5.1 km |
| Hunters Quay Hotel | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 2.6 km |
| Craignethan | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 22.5 km |
| Douglas Park Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 3.2 km |
| Duncreggan House | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – | 1.9 km |
| Ardmun House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Montague Villa B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.7 km |
| Sebright Holiday Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 4.3 km |
| Culzean House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 7.5 km |
| Cedars Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.3 km |
| Alder Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.7 km |
| Larch Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.7 km |
| Rowan Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.8 km |
| Birch Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks Glen is aimed squarely at couples, with riverside lodges, a fireplace and a 4.7 rating from 84 reviews.
Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks Glen · St Ives Boutique Hotel · Douglas Park Guest House
For families
St Ives Boutique Hotel and Montague Villa B&B both list family rooms and cots, and Montague Villa adds mini golf and bowling. Sebright Holiday Apartment has a full kitchen and cots, while Larch, Rowan and Birch cottages at Stronchullin sleep groups with kitchens, laundry and gardens. Larch has a balcony.
St Ives Boutique Hotel · Montague Villa B&B · Sebright Holiday Apartment · Larch Cottage · Rowan Cottage · Birch Cottage
Pets welcome
Most pair that with a garden, patio or terrace for the dog to use.
Craignethan · Ardmun House · Sebright Holiday Apartment · Culzean House · Alder Cottage · Larch Cottage
Closest to the centre
Ardmun House at Kilmun is 0.8 km from the centre, Duncreggan House on High Road is 1.9 km, Montague Villa B&B is 1.7 km, and Hunters Quay Hotel on Marine Parade at Kirn is 2.6 km. These four keep you nearest the town if you want to walk in rather than drive.
Ardmun House · Duncreggan House · Montague Villa B&B · Hunters Quay Hotel
Where to stay in Dunoon
Alexandra Parade
Sebright is a self-catering apartment with a kitchen and laundry, and Cedars is a guest house with breakfast and wheelchair access. Both are around 4.3 km from the centre.
Our picks here: Sebright Holiday Apartment · Cedars Guest House
Shore Road
Shore Road covers the coast at Kilmun and beyond, with Ardmun House at Kilmun, Craignethan and Montague Villa B&B all on it. Montague Villa is the nearest of the group to the centre at 1.7 km, while Craignethan sits 22.5 km out.
Our picks here: Craignethan · Ardmun House · Montague Villa B&B
Stronchullin
Stronchullin is a farm setting inland from the coast, and four cottages here make up the shortlist: Alder, Larch, Rowan and Birch. Each has a kitchen, laundry, fireplace and garden, and pets are allowed in all four. They sit between 3.7 and 3.8 km from the centre, so a car is the practical way to reach them.
Our picks here: Alder Cottage · Larch Cottage · Rowan Cottage · Birch Cottage
Questions, answered
Which of these four-star hotels in Dunoon are closest to the centre?
Ardmun House at 0.8 km, Montague Villa B&B at 1.7 km, Duncreggan House at 1.9 km and Hunters Quay Hotel at 2.6 km are the nearest of the shortlist. The Stronchullin cottages are around 3.7 to 3.8 km out, and Craignethan at 22.5 km is the furthest.
Which is the top-rated property on this shortlist?
Craignethan has a guest rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews, the highest here. Rashfield Sheilings and St Ives Boutique Hotel follow at 4.7, from 84 and 68 reviews respectively. Douglas Park Guest House and the other properties do not have a guest rating listed.
Do any of these places allow pets?
Yes. Pets are allowed at Craignethan, Ardmun House, Sebright Holiday Apartment, Culzean House and the four Stronchullin cottages — Alder, Larch, Rowan and Birch. The other properties on the shortlist do not list pets among their facilities.
Which Dunoon hotels here have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Rashfield Sheilings, St Ives Boutique Hotel, Craignethan, Douglas Park Guest House, Ardmun House, Montague Villa B&B, Sebright Holiday Apartment, Culzean House, Cedars Guest House and all four Stronchullin cottages. Hunters Quay Hotel and Duncreggan House do not list parking.
Are there family rooms or cots available?
St Ives Boutique Hotel and Montague Villa B&B list family rooms, and both also provide cots. Sebright Holiday Apartment has cots and a full kitchen. Ardmun House offers high chairs. The cottages at Stronchullin have multiple bedrooms and laundry, which suits families wanting more space.
Do any of these properties have a pool or spa?
None of the shortlisted properties lists a pool. Culzean House at Glen Finart has a jacuzzi and a sauna, and Duncreggan House has a fitness centre and a restaurant. For water, several places are near the coast or list a sea or river setting rather than a pool.
Where can I stay near Pucks Glen?
Rashfield Sheilings Quiet Riverside Lodges for Couples near Pucks Glen is named for the glen and sits at Rashfield, 3.6 km from Dunoon centre, with riverside lodges, a fireplace and free parking. It is the only property on this shortlist with Pucks Glen in its name.
Which places have breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Duncreggan House on High Road and Cedars Guest House on Alexandra Parade. Both are four-star, and Cedars is also wheelchair accessible. The self-catering cottages and apartments have kitchens instead, so you would cater for yourself.