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The Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property
Garden views create a peaceful backdrop at this welcoming hotel, with a sunny terrace and a restaurant and bar for satisfying refreshment.

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The Esplanade Hotel offers guests tranquil garden views and a sunny terrace perfect for afternoon unwinding. Travelers appreciate the on-site restaurant serving quality meals, while the hotel bar provides the ideal spot to enjoy a drink after exploring the surroundings.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and two patterned pillows, flanked by two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

Standard Double Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Dunoon is home to The Esplanade Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Lunderston Bay, while Castle House Museum and The Queens Hall are cultural highlights. Dunoon Leisure Centre and Benmore Botanic Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunoon travel guide
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West Bay, Dunoon, Scotland, PA23 7HU

What's nearby

  • A castle surrounded by dense green trees and hills.
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • A misty valley with dense forests and a small cluster of houses.
    Benmore Botanic Garden
    14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Castle House Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Queens Hall
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dunoon Leisure Centre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station
    9 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three In One
    7 min walk
  • Inverkip Hotel
    38 min drive
  • Swallow Cafe
    8 min walk
  • The Spinnaker Hotel
    34 min drive
  • The Blairmore
    16 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

  • Hotel near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • Consider a stay at The Esplanade Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the reception and smoke-free property
    • Wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 65 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers
    • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 3 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Esplanade Hotel located?

Situated in Dunoon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Castle House Museum, The Queens Hall and Dunoon Ferry Terminal. Dunoon Leisure Centre and Cowal Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km). Dunoon Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel in an excellent location

Welcoming friendly atmosphere with excellent staff and service who made every effort to make sure you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I K F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esplanade

Fine pleasant hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was near the beach. What I didn't like was our room was not cleaned once during our stay.Even the bed wasn't made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double booking hotel management!

I arrived at about 15:00 on day of booking to be told my booking had been cancelled on 10th June. I can find no trace of the cancellation on the day, no computer with me, just a confirmation of booking printout. Asked to leave! Expedia can find no documentation of cancellation. Hotels cannot find any cancellation nor can OYO so I presume the hotel cancelled, did not tell me but they had double booked. BEWARE! All accommodation in town booked due to major event. 2 coach loads in hotel could be the reason! No refund as yet from cancellation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay for a night

Hotel is a bit dated, room was very very small, bed okay, pillow's too hard. View out the window was a derelict building and grounds. Dinner menu wasn't good. Didn't try breakfast. Staff member at reception was friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro. The bar and garden were alright Con. Breakfast was not in the hotel but at another hotel half a mile away which is totally unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hi our stay was fine, not outstanding. For breakfast we had to walk to other hotel , hotel was fine staff friendly but in need of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Missed opportunity to impress

Room was clean, however bedside light wasnt working. Request made for walk in shower due to mobility issues but wasn't available. No milk sachets in the hotel for the complimentary tea/coffee. Was advised that there were 5 steps, however there were at least 15 steps to the room which due mobility issues presented hazard. Breakfast was meant to be included however breakfast consisted of a packet of sandwiches, a bottle of juice, crisps and a packet of biscuits in a brown bag. Overall, disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! After a long day of travel, and being soaking wet, we finally got to the hotel only to be told THEY OVERBOOKED and sent us an email saying we were thrown over to their sister hotel. I never received an email about an overbooking nor did I get any prior notification of being booked at another hotel. The horrible woman at the front desk kept insisting she had send an email notifying me they had overbooked but I never received such notification. The staff was rude and rushed us out the door so they could continue to shuffle through their papers. DO NOT STAY HERE. Choose somewhere else to spend your money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really unique property. We felt we were in the past, most guests relaxing in the lounge waiting to be called for dinner. Beautiful view of the water, the property was right on the promenade. The dinner was a set price and included 3 courses. It was excellent! We enjoyed our stay except for the door would creak with the breeze and kept us awake until we finally thought to jam something in between. But all in all, was a great place to stay and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean, quiet and breakfast amazing. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a bad place to stay quiet and comfortable.....

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay " doon the watter "

Manager and Shona on reception were extremely nice and helpful, as were all the staff we came in contact with. The hotel was in an excellent position with a wonderful outlook on the Bay. our room was excellent, but in spite of being very busy Shona assisted us by upgrading to room with sea view ( Angus ) as soon as it became available without charge. Would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone wishing a break in Dunoon. Breakfast excellent and plentiful. Bar service excellent and moderately priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lots of creaks when people moved in upstairs rooms. Breakfast service slow as a coach load was staying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view. Hotel right on the long esplanade on the loch. Great leisurely walk after breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weather help, seats outside with a drink . Great breakfast & variety. & all hot . Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Time in Scotland

Charming hotel with wonderful breakfast with a lovely view for morning photo taking. Shower/tub was difficult to get in and out, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok for a night

A bit run down. Guests smoking right next to the terrace door means walking through a smoky area to get from our room location to main part of hotel. Noticed a musty smell in the common lounge area. Food service at meals felt rushed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed a couple of nights, nIce hotel with clean rooms and a well cooked hot breakfast, pleasant staff - would recommend and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very attentive staff, happy friendly manager. Dinner was good as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wee family overnight!

Value for money break, friendly staff and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 night stay

I spent 4 nights at the esplanade hotel staff were friendly room was clean food was good this is the 3rd time which I have stayed there would go back again but to a different room which has a view
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hitel staff very pleasant would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chillax

Lovely stay weather a bonus lovely staff and breakfast central for town 👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

kin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I went to the hotel, I found that it was closed. Why still recommend and accept me on the Internet? During the period, nobody informed me to change to other hotel. This made me unacceptable and unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019