Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Holy Loch Marina - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Puck's Glenn - 25 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 64 min drive
Dunoon Station - 9 min walk
Gourock Station - 36 min drive
Fort Matilda Station - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Black of Dunoon - 8 min walk
Swallow Cafe - 10 min walk
Anselmo's - 4 min walk
Ingrams Bar - 5 min walk
Rock Cafe - 4 min walk
About this property
The Esplanade Hotel
When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
65 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 31 October and 3 April.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Dunoon Esplanade Hotel
Esplanade Dunoon
Esplanade Hotel Dunoon
Hotel Dunoon
Hotel Esplanade Dunoon
Esplanade Hotel Dunoon, Scotland
Esplanade Hotel
OYO Esplanade Hotel
OYO The Esplanade Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Dunoon
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Dunoon
Frequently asked questions
Is The Esplanade Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 31 October and 3 April.
Does The Esplanade Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Esplanade Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Esplanade Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Esplanade Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Esplanade Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Esplanade Hotel and nearby?
The Esplanade Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Esplanade Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Esplanade Hotel like?
The Esplanade Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Dunoon Station and 6 minutes' walk from The Queens Hall.
The Esplanade Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 Sept 2021
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 2021
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2021
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 Aug 2021
craig
craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2021
Esplanade
Fine pleasant hotel
I K F
I K F, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 July 2021
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.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2021
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
27 June 2021
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!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2021
William
William, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 Oct 2020
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.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Sept 2020
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.
Billy
Billy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
31 Aug 2020
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
alan
alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 July 2020
DANIEL
DANIEL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 July 2020
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.
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
28 Dec 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
10 Sept 2019
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.
Marisa
Marisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Sept 2019
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2019
The hotel was clean, quiet and breakfast amazing. Definitely will return.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 July 2019
Not a bad place to stay quiet and comfortable.....
Good
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2019
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.
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2019
Lots of creaks when people moved in upstairs rooms. Breakfast service slow as a coach load was staying
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2019
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 July 2019
Wonderful view. Hotel right on the long esplanade on the loch. Great leisurely walk after breakfast
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2019
Weather help, seats outside with a drink . Great breakfast & variety. & all hot . Friendly staff