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Kames Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Beach bar
Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Kames Hotel, where warm hospitality meets coastal charm. Indulge in a full breakfast, unwind with a coffee at the cafe or sip cocktails at the beach bar. With free WiFi, luggage storage and a library to get lost in you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Small)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Small Double, Garden View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kames, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2AF

What's nearby

  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Heritage Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Rothesay Castle - 50 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Kitchen Argyll - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Colintraive Hotel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tide & Thyme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ettrick Bay Tearoom - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Susy's Tearooms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kames Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Kames Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Kames Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kames Hotel Tighnabruaich
Kames Tighnabruaich
Kames Hotel Hotel
Kames Hotel Tighnabruaich
Kames Hotel Hotel Tighnabruaich

Frequently asked questions

Is Kames Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kames Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kames Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kames Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kames Hotel located?

Situated in Tighnabruaich, this beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kyles of Bute Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Heritage Centre and Tighnabruaich Pier. Loch Fyne and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kames Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room - perfect. Staff were super friendly. Vegetarian breakfast was amazing - we'll definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely food. We had an attic room with a small window which was roasting, so I would avoid that. Good value, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Parking is on quiet road outside hotel. It is limited when hotel is busy...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kames hotel is in fabulous location overlooking Bute and a great base for exploring. We spent a week here and still so much to see. The hotel is lovely blend of old and modern - rooms were spotlessly clean, comfortable and well furnished. We are each night in the restaurant and enjoyed great variety of delicious meals . The owner and staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. Our dog was made welcome too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice base to explore the area. Nice comfy bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was absolutely perfect, the hotel was lovely and the staff were absolutely superb, I especially loved watching the chickens outside in the garden. It was that lovely we are heading back in July.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great couple of days. Very comfortable. The staff were very friendly & the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

A Hidden Gem!

Fantastic stay with awesome hospitality and fantastic food! Well worth a visit with stunning views over to Bute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Worth a visit

Beautiful room with sea view, very clean, friendly staff, plenty choice at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have rarely used exceptional to review a hotel but the Kames was. We travelled here from New Zealand on holiday and we only had one night but it was exceptional. The restaurant menu is top class, the range on the menu was great and seriously 10/10. I had locally free dived seared scallops from the loch, I had the slow roasted goat shank with lentils - exceptional, and we shared a lemon tart with fresh berries. I loved the Kames and I seriously recommend both the hotel and the restaurant. That is my honest feedback, Thanks, Phil.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, quiet, had a room overlooking the loch. Lovely walks in the area. Hosts were amazing, Irene and Scott plus others. Food was brilliant. We met some lovely people and made new friends. It was quite perfect for our first break away at Christmastime. Hope to be back in 2025. A big thank you to all. Ian and Caroline
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

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

Kames

Have stayed many times before as you are always guaranteed a warm welcome . Excellent service, tasty food and gorgeous location. Nothing not to like .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Happy with stay

Hotel very clean, lovely decor, staff very friendly, however our room wasn’t the best with sloped ceiling, also shower tube didn’t hang up so bit awkward trying to use bath & wash hair! Breakfast was ok, can’t comment on Evening meals as we didn’t eat in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Another Night Away

A Gem in Scotland. Can’t say more. The meal was excellent, my starter of mussels was normally what is served as a main down south.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were marooned in the Kames Hotel when excessive rain, flooding and landslides closed all the roads out. We could not manage to get to the wedding we had come to attend (neither could the celebrant, hairdresser, makeup artiste..) but we sat in all our finery with glass in hand beside a roaring log fire in the guest sitting room and thoroughly enjoyed the Google Meet wedding of the year ! Great food, company and staff who did all they could to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Keith J

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

Stunning place

Its a realy nice hotel just a few little things let it down, breakfast was ok but could be better. The hotel looked to have a staff shortage and they seemed to be a bit stretched, the evening meals were very good. The staff forgot to make the bed one day but i suppose that is down to lack of staff. The shower in our room was nearly impossible to use it was either scalding hot or freezing cold nothing in between. The staff were very friendly which made the few problems easier to overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cold room.....brrr!!

We have stayed at this hotel many times. It is in a gorgeous location but our weekend away was not great. The hotel is being refurbished (a rug doctor machine was left outside our room) and the bedroom was freezing.... it was so cold we struggled to sleep. We paid £140 for one night (that included £10 for our dog). When we explained how cold it was the next morning, a man did ask 'why did you not tell us?'. There are no phones in the room so we would have had to go down stairs and ring a bell to wake someone up. This did not sound appealing. As it was off season, work being done on the hotel and the temp of the room it did not feel worth it. It has put us off returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Der Standort ist perfekt und das Personal sehr freundlich.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

berengere

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stsy at Kames Hotel. The scenery/ views are stunning and the water was cristal clear which allowed us a dip in the water. The choice at breakfast was excellent and we also had food in restaurant at night which we also would not fault. To say it us dog friendly is an understatement and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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