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Reviews of SGE Esplanade Hotel 3 stars

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

#8 of 11 hotels in Dunoon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 678 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit difficult to locate .That's not the hotels fault as the old access road is having some work completed.

    Excellent location on loch side .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Great sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perhaps more evening entertainment would have been welcome. rooms not very well insulated (sound)

    View from family room was fantastic. Good breakfast choice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no toiletries/hand soap.

    The staff were very approachable and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location, lovely views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Very good value for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel was great value for money. I had a single room for one night and it was clean, comfortable and quiet at a great price. The dinner was fine and there was good space upstairs for a drink with a sea view. And the staff were super friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking spaces. The hotel is quite hard to find and to get to. We were unfortunate to be given a room that hasn't been cleaned or made up upon arrival. But they gave us another room which was clean and decent without any fuss.

    The location was great albeit hard to get to. It had the balcony overlooking the sea that you are allowed to smoke was a bonus. Got lounges and games room. Stunning views across the sea. Staff were friendly. We didn't use the breakfast service, so we are unable to comment on the quality. Clean room and comfortable bed and plenty of plug sockets.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Map directions did not direct me to the hotel, but to the front beach walkway about 100m away. This was using the location on booking.com People were smoking outside of the emergency exit with the door open which meant smoke was coming in through the hallways and into the main lounge area. Wifi very bad in the outer rooms which was a problem as I needed to work from the hotel.

    Nice beachfront location Basic room with a single bed. Comfortable with standard amenities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was ok, would have been better if cereal was out for you to help yourself and no potato scones at breakfast!!!

    Breakfast was ok, staff helpful and views were beautiful. Easy access to town centre

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    Great view. Needs all rooms updated. NOT ACCESSIBLE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff wasn't overly helpful, the WiFi wasn't working (no WiFi even came up on the list to choose) but the clerk assured us it was working. One of our rooms was a single which was small but had a nice, new redecorated bathroom with walk in shower. Our other room was a two twin room which had a seriously outdated bathroom and fixtures. This hotel is NOT disability friendly. There is no lift, multi floors, multiple stairs to and from the entrances, to reception and to the rooms. The parking available was also a very small area.

    We upgraded to a Bay view and the view was great, the room was large and clean and had a table and chairs so we could eat dinner in our room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    This would be my go to hotel if visiting Dunoon again!! Stunning views and excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room that we had was so amazing and I would not have wanted to stay in another room- however it would have been better if it had a walk in shower as my dad struggled to use the bath with the overhead shower - although it did have handrails. Unfortunately we were advised that they have no sea view rooms that had walk in showers. Not much to do in the hotel at night , entertainment wise- but in fairness, it might just have been the nights that we stayed there - as were only there for 3nts -

    Location was excellent - esplanade was practically on your doorstep . The sea view from the room was wonderful- it was such a lovely way to start the morning . The hotel had beautiful gardens to sit in , whilst having a refreshing drink from the bar and enjoying the view. The staff were also amazing and so helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

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

    Minor things that are really not that important.

    Great location nearby ferry terminal, basically on the beach. Lovely. The price for a single room was really good. Having experience with single rooms the size of cupboard I was surprised how spacious this room was. It had as well plenty storage space and proper wardrobe

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Basic, but clean and very affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is just a bit dull and uninspiring. However I would rather have this at a budget price than pay 3 times more for somewhere more exciting.

    I have stayed here before. It is a budget hotel with small single rooms (as expected) at a much lower price than any of the other places nearby that were available on my required dates. While being a little dated and in need of redecoration, the rooms at the Esplanade are very clean and everything works as it should, including a kettle with tea and coffee. The 2 members of staff I spoke to were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pleasant , comfortable and very good value for money

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely homely atmosphere and a great situation,hotel bit tired but jast to the general air of comfort

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Brilliant stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean and tidy, handy for ferry and all transport, also close to town centre.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant trip in a lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location and price

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    near ferry terminal

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    We like staying at the esplanade and will return there on our next trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food, snacks available at night

    Breakfast great, lovely location, handy for centre of Dunoon, safe parking provided, staff very friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant; user friendly helpful courteous staff in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    ROOM - was not as booked in that we were not provided with a room overlooking the garden. Our time of arrival may have been a problem to get it changed so we carried on without complaint. BATHROOM - probably a result of incorrect room - but their was no bath (did not affect us) but Shower was very small in which to operate. Again we are not 'complainers' and lived with it.

    BREAKFAST - Very Good; excellent table service - no self-help; individual orders and food of quality. LOCATION - Very Good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean but a bit dated

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    It was pleasant and our room was clean and a great view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated needs to have a good facelift

    Our sea view room was excellent Staff helpful and respectful and friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    Fine for one night and very reasonably priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite hard to find. Some signage on the main road would help especially as there are so many narrow one way streets in the vicinity. The car park is very small for the size of the place. It is a very old property and the geography of the hotel is complicated and not easy to negotiate with luggage. A lot of stairs even though there is a lift!!!

    The property was very clean and quiet. Bedroom a bit dated but spotless and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    Would recommend was a nice hotel, did get a good comfy sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately parking is a little hard but with its location it's hard to change. Wish I could of gotten a longer sleep the maid decided to knock on door at 9am. £100/night I would say is a little bit high for the room but I did book 2 weeks prior.

    Room was nice, clean and modern, from what I seen the hotel was pretty nice inside.

    Stayed in August 2024

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