St Ives Hotel

St Ives Hotel descritpion

The 3-star St Ives Hotel is situated on the traffic free West Bay with magnificent views of the Firth Of Clyde. The hotel is only minutes from the center of town and offers the ideal waterfront setting for an affordable short break.
Guests are assured of a warm and friendly welcome from Matt and Sandra in this beautiful cozy Victorian hotel. St. Ives has been in the same family since 1983 and guests return year after year to enjoy the service and hospitality the hotel provides. There is a varied menu that is changed daily, with local produce used for those special Scottish dishes. Vegetarian and alternate diets can be catered for. The hotel has a residential license for those guests who wish to have drinks with their meal or to relax in the comfortable lounge, which has beautiful views of the bay and garden.
The tastefully decorated rooms have attached bathrooms or detached, but still private bathrooms. All rooms have TV, radio, direct line telephone, hairdryer and complimentary tea and coffee.

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Facilities of St Ives Hotel

Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace

Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Fishing | Hiking | Library

Food & Drink ：Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Snack Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Reviews for St Ives Hotel

Review 1：The landlady was lovely and couldn't do enough for me. I was travelling with my dog Sam and it isn't always easy to find somewhere that will take dogs. This hotel is genuinely dog friendly and we had a great stay. Our room was lovely and the breakfast was wonderful. If you stay there you will have a terrific stay.

Review 2：The hotel is a little difficult to find, don't rely upon your GPS device.

Review 3：The host was very welcoming and friendly, offering advice on local eateries etc. I was leaving before breakfast was served, she made me a double bacon sandwich and a can of juice. Very thoughtful.

Review 4：hot water took about 6 minutes to reach the hand basin! shower fine squeaking closer on fire door outside our room

Review 5：spacious room fab view 2 comfortable arm chairs in room [often only 1 in other places!] Fairtrade coffee in the rooms - full marks for that! Delicious breakfast! Helpful advice re where to eat at night

Review 6：Decor, en suite and soft furnishings so dated and seems to reflects owners taste . Needs updating badly to compete with today's requirements for paying guests. May have been ok 10/20 years ago but no need now. Breakfast was ok but wasn't freshly made even although there were only two rooms booked that time. Told to leave room key when out but questions around security as keys visible to anyone else around Wouldn't recommend.

Review 7：Location overlooking bay and view from our room at the top of the house.

Review 8：with both of us being NON SMOKERS we both could smell smoke in our bedroom.I wood advise SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY.OR NON SMOKERS WELCOLM. The BED OK BUT THE PILLOWS WERE QUITE HARD.

Review 9：the area was fantastic .

Review 10：Overall this hotel is drab and depressing, the beds were 5 out of 10 for comfort. I think the word Hotel is misused. B & B would be more suitable. We chose to eat there only once and the food was fair. I would not recommend this place, for these reasons

Review 11：good location very difficult to find,. lovely views.

Review 12：N/a both to dislike apart from not staying longer

Review 13：Room was perfect sea view spotless clean .lady who greeted us was very helpful. Breakfast was lovely will definitely return

Review 14：Nothing to dislike. Excellent stay, we will revisit.

Review 15：Friendly hostess, extremely helpful on local places to visit and eat. Breakfasts excellent and very filling. Bed was very comfortable, room decorated to a high standard.

Review 16：Room smelt of cigarette smoke and air freshener. Wifi wouldn't connect to many websites. Bed a bit too firm for me. Bathrooom very small.

Review 17：Decent location and good price.

Review 18：A bit cold, but it was summer and the weather was poor. If it had been that bad I'd have brought my blanket in from the car.

Review 19：The food was excellent and the staff very helpful and cheerful.

Review 20：good location for exploring the area. hotel was comfortable with friendly and knowledgable owners. we enjoyed our delicious. breakfasts whilst we were here.,

Review 21：The room seemed very small and cramped. Really needs updating big time! Think the en suite must of been a cupboard because it was minute. Im small and i felt claustrophobic in it, my partner is a big broad man and could barely fit in it! I didnt really have much for breakfast apart from toast but he did and wasn't impressed.

Review 22：The location was great if the weather had been better. Qwner was very nice and friendly.

Review 23：Hotel was a wee bit hard to find, street sign should be back further to give more notification of turn off.

Review 24：The owner was very good at providing information and advice for what we could do in this area. Location and views from Hotel were wonderful.

Review 25：The parking of the car, double parking tail to tail. Being asked to move car to let others in and out.

Review 26：We were close to all amenities. Lovely sea view.

Review 27：Lovely comfortable room with a sea view and walk-in shower. Friendly landlady, great breakfast and great sun lounge with lovely views and relaxing atmosphere.

Review 28：Nothing

Review 29：We all enjoyed the choice on the breakfast menu,,just sorry I didn't meet Matt. The Hotel is very well positioned for the town and for walks along the West Bay river front. I would certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Review 30：There was nothing to complain about.

Review 31：Our hostess was lovely and very helpful. The bedroom was nicely decorated and colour coordinated and the bed was comfortable. The room was very clean and there were great views from the public rooms of the sea and hills. Would stay here again if in Dunoon.

Review 32：Not a complaint but the beds in the twin room we had were rather narrow,but did not deter from a good nights sleep!

Review 33：Owners were very helfull and always willing to chat to guests. Breakfastwas excellant, location was also good.

Review 34：Pretty run down like many of the hotels in Dunoon. Dreadful thin towels which were faded to grey. Room was cold when we arrived.

Review 35：Easy to walk into town

Review 36：Advertised with WiFi but this is non existant. twice I have stayed there and is has never been available, when I asked this time the reply was "we dont have this fancy broadband you have in England" Should not advertise as "WiFi available"

Review 37：Price Location

Review 38：Not given clear directions on how to get to hotel Decor still stuck in a time warp Not good reception on wifi Nothing available in the evenings .... ie... bar not open Main lounge upstairs on first floor very dated

Review 39：We had to come home!

Review 40：Great traditional b&b with everything you need during your stay. Superb location and views. Very helpful and knowledgable staff.

Review 41：I had a room with a bathroom down some stairs and would have preferred and on suite facility but this did not detract from the welcome and the stunning views from my bedroom window, therefore I would return to the hotel.

Review 42：The owner was very welcoming and extremely pleasant. The food was excellent, could not fault the hotel's treatment of the guests.

Review 43：Decor outmoded - some upgrading needed Privacy felt intrusive at times Car parking was very difficult and easier to park outside hotel and walk Criticism was not accepted well

Review 44：Views from hotel window

Review 45：Very nice staff. Upgraded to sea view and with great weather it was a beautiful view. Breakfast very nice. Wifi barely worked. overall a good experience and I would go back and recommend this hotel/B&B to others.

Review 46：Very friendly and helpful owner,pet friendly, good location, tasty breakfast, comfortable room, garden leads on to the shoreline so lovely views and great for walking the dog. What more could you want?!

Review 47：The weather! But then you do not go to Scotland for the weather in the first place!

Review 48：It was a very pleasant stay. Nice breakfast with wonderful views. Close to the town, 5 minutes walk, without actually being either to see or hear it!!

Review 49：Parking, but Sandra the owner always sorted things out for all the guests so not really a negative.

Review 50：Very friendly and helpful proprietors nothing too much trouble. Excellent breakfast with a good choice. Everything about this hotel is very good and superb value for money. I would recommend it.

Review 51：The toilet and shower were in cupboards. No buggy ramp/wheelchair ramp to the garden is understandable but could be put in easily.

Review 52：The bed was v comfy. Quiet and calm in both location and atmosphere.

Review 53：Car parking is a bit of a squeeze.

Review 54：The property was in a beautiful location with views over the firth. The room was very clean with all the necessary facilities and the breakfast was very good. The proprietor could not have been more helpful. Tremendous value for money.

Review 55：Outside and inside of building needs a facelift and modernising. My room was not en suite but had private bathroom. this I did know about when booked but all rooms should be en suite for the price charged.

Review 56：Location was very good-adjacent to ferry and local facilities in Dunoon. Owner very helpful and accommodating.

Review 57：To anyone planning a break in Dunoon Argyle and Bute. The St Ives Hotel is a MUST. I give it 5*. The Food was excellent. The Room was excellent. The Lady Owner was very helpful in directing you to all the must see sites. The Hotel is in a perfect position for the Town Centre. I cannot express enough what this Hotel is like, You Would Have To Try It Out For Yourselves to appreciate the standard. I highly recommend it.

Review 58：Not a hotel dislike as we knew when we booked but there are no dinner facilities after a set, short meal time. Having a dickie hip it was a bit of of a trudge to the nearest restaurants and bars; Ok if you are fit.

Review 59：The hoteliers were wonderful hosts who made us feel welcome.The rooms were spotlessly clean and the beds very comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional.

Review 60：An truly excellent B&B. We only stayed for one night but the owners were so friendly and welcoming. We they realised we had to leave early before breakfast they instantly offered a packed lunch in lieu which was delicious. We would defiantly stay again.

Review 61：Had issues with parking as there were few spaces. Lights in the bathroom were visible in the bedroom at night - had to choose to sleep with the lights on so that we could see to use the bathroom during the night. No window to the outside. Had trouble accessing Wifi.

Review 62：Very comfortable beds in downstairs room and an excellent breakfast in the morning.

Review 63：Parking is a bit challenging, but they can't really do anything about that.

Review 64：Outstanding views from the 2nd floor lounge; nautical design motif throughout the building; good breakfast, Matt & Sandra are warm and friendly hosts.

Review 65：Lovely view and well decorated room

Review 66：Price for long stay.

Review 67：Everything

Review 68：Lovely sea front location, very friendly and helpful owners.Good choice at breakfast,nice room.

Review 69：Friendly and helpful staff, Lovely breakfast

Review 70：Owner/s professional, efficient, helpful and more. Clearly know what it means to run & maintain a successful business. Would recommend.

Review 71：Shower .more used to a walk in one,wife has difficulty getting in and out.

Review 72：Very friendly owner, willing to tell us about what to see and where to go.

Review 73：Very accommodating friendly owners

Review 74：landlady was very friendly and helpfull

Review 75：Great location and friendly, helpful owner

Review 76：The hotel is in a Victorian building with the usual idiosyncrasies.

Review 77：Most hospitable and accommodating, wonderful sea views and excellent breakfast.

Review 78：Friendly customer service, perfect breakfast, just Home from Home comfort. A bit dated but that adds to the charm.

Review 79：Fantastic place to stay, well situated, lovely helpful people, couldnt fault it.

Review 80：An elegant old building, carefully looked after but still showing its former grandeur with modern facilities added

Review 81：lack of hot watercomfortabk e

Review 82：the host was so helpful friendly knowledgeable

Review 83：Parking was difficult due to the downtown location.

Review 84：Paper thin ceilings and walls. Very noisy until 2.30am.

Review 85：Fine for a one night stay whilst passing through.

Review 86：Nice friendly hosts

Review 87：Views

Review 88：Fantastic hotel great staff, and the views to die for, sandra and matt,, great duo.

Review 89：good breakfast and comfortable room. Interesting lounge with good views

Review 90：Owner v pleasant and helpful

Review 91：Very friendly staff, view from bedroom was excellent, loved our stay there!

Review 92：Excellent location in Dunoon, friendly staff, clean, & comfortable room with all facilities and excellent full Scottish breakfast...

Review 93：View from the bedroom.

Review 94：Very friendly and accommodating. Vegetarian breakfast very nice and filling.

Review 95：Decor, very out dated

Review 96：Great location, friendly staff,clean and comfortable would benefit from redecoration as a little bit tired a

Review 97：Very well presented clean and comfortable run by a nice friendly couple and an exelent breakfast

Review 98：location and breakfast

Review 99：the en-suite facilities a bit strange electric toilet

Review 100：staff very friendly

Review 101：not sure about leaving room key on key rack outside our room in hall when out for security purposes

Review 102：owners,good location

Review 103：Bedroom decor

Review 104：view from second floor bedroom window looking out to sea

Review 105：comfy bed quiet room wonderful views very tasty breakfast and friendly staff clean bathroom and bedroom and dining area clean everywhere

Review 106：Great people who operate this hotel. Beautiful sea views.

Review 107：Loved the view from the bedroom window of the sea and surrounding countryside. Mine hosts were very friendly and most helpful

Review 108：The whole experience from begining to end. Sandra and Matt were amazing very helpful and knowledgeable about area

Review 109：Room was fresh and clean Breakfast was lovely Sandra was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We will visit again

Review 110：Had to check out early on bank holiday Monday, kindly made me the cooked breakfast early

Review 111：Accommodating owner

Review 112：Landlady Sandra very friendly and helpful.

Review 113：nothing

Review 114：friendly staff in hotel always ready for a chat