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Luxury Hotel in Rothesay with Sea Views and Fine Dining
The Victoria Hotel has been a family-owned and personally managed establishment since its founding, offering guests a unique blend of traditional Scottish hospitality and modern amenities. Our hotel features twenty spacious en-suite rooms, many boasting breathtaking sea views across Rothesay Bay, all equipped with television, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can choose between dining in our award-winning Victorias Restaurant, where our Master Chef crafts dishes using fresh local produce and seafood, or the more casual Ghillies Bistro. With a proven track record of hosting both individual travelers and large groups, including a recent geological expedition that praised our flexibility and service quality, we ensure every stay is memorable.Our central location opposite the ferry terminal provides easy access to the Isle of Bute's attractions while maintaining a peaceful setting. The hotel's commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, comfort, and customer service has been consistently recognised in our 323 guest reviews, with particular praise for our attentive staff and exceptional breakfast offerings.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Bistro
Function Suite
Group Bookings
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned and personally supervised for consistent quality
- Our Master Chef brings experience from top Scottish kitchens
- Rooms offer stunning sea views across Rothesay Bay
- 323 positive reviews highlight exceptional service and cleanliness
- Direct ferry terminal access with no need for car hire
What people say
Warm welcome
Excellent customer service
Stunning sea views
Delicious breakfast
Spotlessly clean
Services
Accommodation
Our twenty spacious en-suite rooms combine Victorian charm with modern comforts. Many rooms feature breathtaking sea views across Rothesay Bay, with all rooms offering television, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of our accommodations, with particular appreciation for the thoughtful touches like premium toiletries and bottled water.
Victorias Restaurant
Our award-winning restaurant showcases the culinary expertise of our Master Chef and team. Using fresh local produce and seafood, we create gourmet dishes paired with fine wines. The restaurant offers sole use for private groups and has received consistent praise for its exceptional breakfasts and evening meals that highlight traditional Scottish cuisine with modern twists.
Ghillies Bistro
This more relaxed dining option provides quality meals in a comfortable setting. The bistro serves a variety of dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, offering guests a more informal alternative to our fine dining restaurant while maintaining the same high standards of food quality and service that our establishment is known for.
Function Suite
The Balmoral Suite offers versatile event space with spectacular views over Rothesay Bay. Ideal for weddings and business conferences, we provide comprehensive event planning services including access to Rothesay Castle as a wedding venue option. Our experienced team ensures seamless coordination for both large and small events throughout the year.
Group Bookings
We specialise in accommodating group bookings with tailored solutions for dining and accommodation. Our recent experience hosting a 14-person geological expedition demonstrates our capability to handle special requirements, including flexible breakfast arrangements and exclusive restaurant use. Groups benefit from our central location and dedicated staff support for a seamless visit.
Questions
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards and bank transfers. Payment details are confirmed during the booking process.
Does the hotel have accessibility features?
While we don't have a lift, we can accommodate guests on ground floor rooms. Please discuss specific requirements with our staff when booking.
What are the dining options?
Choose between Victorias Restaurant for fine dining or Ghillies Bistro for casual meals, both featuring locally sourced Scottish cuisine.
Can I cancel my booking?
We require 14 days' notice for cancellations. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations within this period unless we can rebook the room.
Is WiFi available?
Complimentary high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel for all guests.
Reviews (6)
Andrew McLaren
Jun 16, 2021
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Popped in to the cafe bar for some lunch on a cold day. The soup was nice and warming and the toastie was good :
Chris Hebbron
Apr 12, 2021
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Popped in for a quick lunch today with two friends. The leek & potato soup was delicious, as was one friend's lentil soup! We each enjoyed our cheese toastie orders, two with tomato and one with onion. Sadly, they served the onion one to the wrong person, so we each only enjoyed the correct second slice! Meal was still fine, though.
Elizabeth Forbes
Feb 07, 2021
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Oh dear after reading good reviews, we hoped for a pleasant meal. We expected a reduced menu and fewer tables but the waitress made no effort to welcome us and it was lacking in atmosphere. The menu was pedestrian, the only seafood was scallops with black pudding and chorizo and the fish and chips. No wine list was offered. Even with Covid 19 'they need to try harder
Howard Cleveland
Dec 15, 2020
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The food presentation was good and the ingredients had a fresh and home cooked.feel to them. We enjoyed veg options of macaroni cheese, veggy burger and omelette and various tasty puddings. Meat and fish dishes also available. The floor space is bigger than many of the nearby eateries and so felt more spacious and safer for social distancing.
Linda Aitken
Dec 07, 2020
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The food was lovely. I had chilli rice sour cream. Hubby and brother in law had fish chips and salad. My sister had a warm chicken salad. Two glasses wine and two beers. Cheers.
Geoff Deabill
Nov 17, 2020
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A little oasis of calm and warmth on a wet and windy day. Efficient staff and lovely food. Recommend the soup and toasted sandwich combo.
