Glenisle Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Beach
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Premier Room
Located seaside, the Glenisle Hotel offers a full breakfast and a cozy lobby fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy beachfront views at the Glenisle Bistro, or browse the library. The helpful staff and well-maintained property consistently earn high praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Shore Road - Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Scotland, KA27 8LY

What's nearby

  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Auchrannie Leisure Centre - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Arran Heritage Museum - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Brodick Castle - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Marvin Elliott - 13 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierhead Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cruize - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • Brodick Bar
  • ‪Little Rock - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glenisle Hotel

Hotel near Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Glenisle Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Glenisle Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Glenisle Bistro

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Glenisle Hotel Isle of Arran
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Frequently asked questions

Is Glenisle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glenisle Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenisle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenisle Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Glenisle Hotel located?

Situated in Isle of Arran, this beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Holding POI for Lamlash and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Holy Isle. Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and Arran Coastal Way are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Glenisle Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 556 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cute rooms, staff were very friendly and food was good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities
We were looked after really well and enjoyed our stay, great location and fantastic breakfast, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend the glenisle hotel as we had a lovely stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent wee spot to eat, drink and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated good beer good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and food is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great staff, particularly Joy the manager who was fab. Beautiful beer garden and views and walks from hotel were stunning. Only let down was very small bar with not much space to stand and wait to order or pay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable stay. Nice large bed, pillows. Good size fluffy towels. Good amount of complimentary tea/coffee and replenished. Good breakfast. Pleasant staff. Would happily stay again and recimmend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent staff, hotel itself a bit tired in places, good food available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and pleasant owner and staff The hotel and food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and friendly staff, great breakfast. Friendly piece of advice : ask for room 14 the very instant you make your reservation, you don't regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet place. Amazing views and walks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were brilliant. Hotel was in a great location and had an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stopover on amazing motorbike tour around Arran and Kintyre. Comfy, if aged, room; decent food in restaurant and excellent breakfast (full Scottish, of course)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy little hotel in stunning location , friendly great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay. Hotel was comfortably relaxed and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location overlooking the sea; wonderful views of the coast and hillsides from the room we were given ; very helpful and efficient staff, including advice on buying goods made on Arran; tasty food including great seafood selection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALD I

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

Amazing views

Amazing views across the bay to holy island. Lots of facilities like a small Co-op pharmacy etc. A few pubs and restaurants.
Room 14 top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky warm room, lovely view and food amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bedrooms and good beer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Lots of choice for breakfast. Recommend surf and turf for evening meal. We stayed in single rooms which had everything we needed and were clean and priced competitively. Hotel is situated directly in front of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time at the Glenisle staff were friendly and helpful breakfast was 10/10 look forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Great food Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024