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Reviews of SGE Esplanade Hotel 3 stars

Victoria Parade West Bay, Dunoon, PA23 7HU, United Kingdom

#7 of 9 hotels in Dunoon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 541 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    The weather was great and nothing went wrong with the hotel. It was a good visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This hotel exterior especially the car park and entrances let it down as do some of the finishes inside. It has great potential but as with many hotels across Scotland they need more regular investment

    We liked our room and the catering was very good. The dinners were very tasty and fresh. Congratulations to the chefs for home made dishes

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All met my expectations

    The location is super. The staff were polite and helpful. The hotel is an older hotel but clean and comfortable . The food was good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom: Black mould in tiles

    Perfect location. Hotel clean, though a bit tired looking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only had one fault ,but this may be good for some people mattress on bed very hard ..

    The views were excellant. The gardens were excellant for sitting relaxing. Close to town just a short walk along promenade enjoying the views.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    7.0
    Lovely quiet enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance

    Views and location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sea view just wonderful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    Helpful staff, and clean environment make up for the dated feel of this hotel, but I would come again👍
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seems that the hotel is in the process of being refurbished. The single room I was put in at first was depressing to be in, with petrol fumes, and cigarette fumes seeping into my room all night.(tbh, I was allocated a better room as soon as I spoke to staff)My friend also stayed in an equally depressing single room, however, as I said, there are better rooms. The food is average- best eat out or get a takeaway. Games facilities including the pool table badly need replacing, and updating.

    Central location- easy to get to the ferry, period hotel. Friendly,and approachable staff. Friendly guests. Small hotel. Lovely garden. The rooms are cleaned daily.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Expensive for what it is but prices probably went up due to Cowal Gathering, staff made the visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be doing with an upgrade

    Staff are amazing, they are extremely friendly and couldn’t do enough for you

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Plenty parking, close to centre, sea views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price of drinks extremely expensive , £5.80 for a pint of Guinness.

    Parking. Location , staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Generally all good, out the back by car park could maybe do with some tlc

    Loved the view and location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant and the hotel has a relaxed atmosphere. It has a nice garden and beautiful views. 🤗
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a need to have 2 sittings for the evening meal when there is a large group of tourists in the hotel. 7p.m for the group 8p.m for other guests I entered at 7 o'clock and didn't have my first plate until 7:50 but the restaurant was full. The menu was not too exciting!!

    I needed to relax and so I breakfasted much later... Brunch! The hotel was nice and quiet and I enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    7.0
    A good cheap place to stay for a visit to the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is like a maze.

    The breakfast was perfectly satisfactory. The hotel was very clean and had been painted recently. Some signs of faded grandeur but I quite like that,

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Clean, good location and lovely breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren’t able to book a family room, but had two rooms side by side.

    Good location! Waitress at breakfast was very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is not suitable for someone using it for staying over for work. There was 2 coach parties from Yorkshire there and the entertainment went on to 11pm! Also, the room above me had very sqeaky floorboards, and the people staying in that room git up at 6am! So, I didn't have a good sleep

    The room was a good size. The staff were helpful although a slight mix up about booking time

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure wasnt great. Doors closers are really tight, so if you dont hang onto to the handle they bang pretty loudly.

    Great staff, especially susie, food lovely great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Lovely staff and an excellent location I would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I arrived on a Saturday that evening was v noisy into the early hours by other guests banging doors loud talking in the corridor. Not great when you’ve traveled all day and are trying to sleep. Only that night the rest of my stay was quiet.

    Excellent breakfast and great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    7.0
    Fantastic location and gardens are lovely to sit in .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated however reflects the price so in all no real complaints , staff were lovely and friendly would definitely stay again.

    Location and garden is lovely

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very clean nice staff would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lunch menu

    Good breakfast and right on the seafront

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    6.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken window in room showers didn’t work

    Some staff were friendly beds were comfortable few misakes made

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    6.0
    It was adequate to good, the position is it’s saving grace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car park is too small, the bathroom was ok but you had to lift the toilet seat to open and close the toilet door!!!

    A nice regency style property, reasonably well maintained and in a glorious position

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Had a good stay in a cheap hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was a bit tired and in need of a refit

    The property was clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    7.0
    Great base for the Dunoon 10k
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was too soft for me 😕

    Great location on the promenade, back garden with seats and tables looks out on the beautiful West Bay, also a fabulous lounge and balcony area with the same outlook. Also a quarter of a mile from the start and finish of the Dunoon 10k which was ideal 😊

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast arrived within three minutes and was slightly dry so probably kept warm under heat. No toast given and didn't see it on menu but noticed some other guests had toast cleared away at end of their meal and there were condiments on the table.

    Stayed in August 2023

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