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Kames Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A coastal terrace with outdoor seating and umbrellas overlooking a body of water. - Kames Hotel (Tighnabruaich)
A small, well-lit room with a single white armchair, a television on a white dresser, and a window overlooking a garden. - Kames Hotel (Tighnabruaich)
A neatly made bed with a white duvet and four pillows in shades of blue and beige. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed, and a framed picture hangs above the headboard. - Kames Hotel (Tighnabruaich)
A room with two armchairs and a bed, large windows with a view of the sea, and a radiator under the windows. - Kames Hotel (Tighnabruaich)
A white two-story house with a gabled roof, surrounded by a stone fence and lush greenery. - Kames Hotel (Tighnabruaich)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Kames Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A bedroom with a white wardrobe, a bed with a plaid blanket, a television on a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A room with two armchairs and a bed, large windows with a view of the sea, and a radiator under the windows.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Double Room (Small)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Small Double, Garden View)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a white wardrobe, a television on a side table, and a bed with a plaid blanket.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with a white duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door to the right.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tighnabruaich is home to Kames Hotel. Heritage Centre and Luckenbooth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Royal Castle of Tarbert and Rothesay Castle. Rothesay Leisure Centre and Bute Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Tighnabruaich travel guide
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Kames, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2AF

What's nearby

  • A marina with numerous sailboats docked, surrounded by calm water and distant hills.
    Tarbert Harbour
    46 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • A misty valley with dense forests and a small cluster of houses.
    Benmore Botanic Garden
    50 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • A calm lake reflecting mountains and a forested hill.
    Loch Long
    52 min drive - 30.9 miles
  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dunans Castle
    34 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Five West
    2 min drive
  • Tide & Thyme
    5 min walk
  • Sandra's
    2 min drive
  • The Lodge at Portavadie
    7 min drive
  • The Lodge Kitchen and Bar
    9 min drive

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

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. Kilbride Bay Beach and Loch Fyne are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kames Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Kames while exploring the area which is so beautiful. The hotel is ideally situated in an idyllic setting. The food was superb, especially the homemade steak pie! The Scottish Breakfast is the best we've tasted. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice wee hotel. Clean room, comfy bed, good food and outstanding views. Just what you need for a wee break away from it all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place . Great owner everything is perfect fab room with great views . Room is immaculate . Food great all locally sourced ! Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money

Food excellent, accommodation not worth what we paid for a couple on a two night stay. No hot water. Infact turned hotvtap on and nothing came out. Had to go down 3 flights of stairs to report. Bedroom very cramped and the bed was literally on the floor. Very basic room. Bar area and staff great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia said it was wonderful and other sights said very good. I'm sorry but these descriptions are incorrect as the cleanliness of room and stairway was dire,cost of drinks and meals were high. Staff interaction with guests were minimal. Breakfast was the only redeeming feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Kames hotel. It was really busy and buzzing but the staff still took the time to make is feel really welcome. The meal in the evening was delicious and our little dog enjoyed the treats. Would certainly visit again 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great room, friendly staff and lovely bar & restaurant. Lovely stay in unique place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location with a great bar & restaurant. The bedroom was warm, comfortable and well appointed. The service by the staff was tremendous. The food, beers and whisky was absolutely tremendous, the best of my trip by far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast. Great location. Well recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

The evening meals that we had were out of this world, Scott is a fantastic chef! Irene is just the loveliest lady, nothing is too much bother for her, I just don’t know how she does it all!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meg

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

Gem of a hotel

Really lovely people and great service. Food was amazing and plentiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
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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
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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