Rothesay
Things to do in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute
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Rothesay sits on the Isle of Bute, accessible by ferry, and draws visitors looking for a coastal break with proper accommodation. There are around a dozen hotels and guest houses spread across the town, ranging from the Boat House Super Suites (rated 5.0 from 82 reviews) and St Ebba B&B (rated 4.8 from 121 reviews) at the stronger end, to established names like The Glenburn Hotel (rated 4.2 from 867 reviews), which has built a solid reputation over time. The Victoria Hotel, Cannon House Hotel, and Cadillac Kustomz Hotel (rated 4.8 from 120 reviews) offer further choice.
Ettrick Bay, rated 4.9 from 68 reviews, sits nearby and draws visitors to the water. The bay has clearly become a focal point for people making the trip across. Beyond that, Rothesay functions as a base—the kind of town where you stay somewhere comfortable and explore the island itself, rather than a destination packed with attractions within walking distance of the seafront. What matters here is straightforward: a bed in a well-regarded hotel or guest house, and the beach.
Where to stay in Rothesay(11)
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Boat House Super Suites
15 Battery Place, Rothesay
Cadillac Kustomz Hotel
23 Marine Place, Rothesay
Cannon House Hotel
5 Battery Place, Rothesay
Chandlers
Ascog Bay, Rothesay
St Ebba B&B
37 Mount Stuart Road, Rothesay
Summers Bay Hotel
23 Battery Place, Rothesay
Sunnyside House
12 Argyle Place, Rothesay
The Ardyne Guest House
38 Mountstuart Road, Rothesay
Things to Do in Rothesay(1)
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3 mi
Bute Museum
Isle of Bute · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park
Colintraive · ⭐ 4.3
10 mi
Garrison Funfair Millport
Millport · ⭐ 4.6
10 mi
Wemyss Bay Beach
Wemyss Bay · ⭐ 3.9
11 mi
Vikingar
Largs · ⭐ 4.3
Riverside Swim and Health Centre
Dunoon · ⭐ 4.4
11 mi
Studio Cinema
Dunoon · ⭐ 4.4
Largs Beach
Largs
Camping in Rothesay
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Self-Catering Cottages in Rothesay
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Fircliff - The House on Bute
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £1,956
Argyle House
12 bed · sleeps 21 · from £3,440
Osborne Place
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,142
Bruichladdich
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £927
Island SeaView Villa
6 bed · sleeps 16 · from £1,692
Chandlers
6 bed · sleeps 16 · from £4,155
Chandlers Country House- Chandlers Apartment
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,216
Chandlers Country House- Seaview Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £1,216
Common questions about Rothesay
Where can I stay in Rothesay?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Rothesay.
What is there to do in Rothesay?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Rothesay.
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