3 Star Hotel

The Anchor Inn

Rosslyn Buildings, Main Road, Helensburgh, Garelochhead, United Kingdom View Map

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"The Anchor Inn was a traditional Drovers Inn dating back to 1888. Over recent years, it has undergone tasteful modernization and now features a nautical-themed bar and restaurant area with hearty food and good ale. We have various rooms, all en-suite, and many have views of the Gareloch Sea. Eating at the Anchor Inn, we offer our guests the option of breakfast and dinner within our bar/restaurant area; please note that this is subject to additional charges. We would ask that guests book tables for dinner ahead of their arrival to ensure availability. Entertainment at the Anchor Inn: throughout the year, we offer various entertainment, from live music to quiz nights. See our website for further information. Please note that some of our rooms are located above the pub, where live music may be heard. We are happy to accommodate quiet room requests where possible. Glasgow is 27 miles from the accommodations. Glasgow Airport is 21 mi from the property."

216 Reviews

8.6Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.5
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “The staff was wonderful, it was extremely clean and well kept, the steak and ale pie was delicious, and there was a bus stop right out…”
  • “Fine stay in Scotland”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Double or Twin Room

2 Single, 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Electric kettle
Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

1 Double

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  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Electric kettle
Executive Suite with Sea View1/4

Executive Suite with Sea View

1 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Family Room with Sea View1/3

Family Room with Sea View

3 Single, 1 King, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
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  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View

1 Queen, 2 Single

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  • Electric kettle
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Deluxe Suite with Sea View

1 King, 1 Single

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    What Guests Loved

    8.6
    Very Good

    Based on 216 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    8.4

    Pros +

    • The staff was wonderful, it was extremely clean and well kept, the steak and ale pie was delicious, and there was a bus stop right out front making it a breeze to travel to the next town and train station.
    • Fine stay in Scotland
    • Fantastic hotel , rooms away from the pub . Immaculate, very comfortable.excellent breakfast . Staff so helpful and polite , couldn’t do enough . Would highly recommend

    Cons -

    • I don't have any complaints.
    • No AC, I get- but no fans :(
    • Nothing for the stay . If I was going to puck on something it could be parking as was on the road and space could be limited but did not effect our stay
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    10KatePosted on: 1-4-2017

    The staff was wonderful, it was extremely clean and well kept, the steak and ale pie was delicious, and there was a bus stop right out front making it a breeze to travel to the next town and train station.

    I don't have any complaints.

    7OliviaPosted on: 8-15-2025

    Fine stay in Scotland

    No AC, I get- but no fans :(

    10DavePosted on: 6-9-2025

    Fantastic hotel , rooms away from the pub . Immaculate, very comfortable.excellent breakfast . Staff so helpful and polite , couldn’t do enough . Would highly recommend

    Nothing for the stay . If I was going to puck on something it could be parking as was on the road and space could be limited but did not effect our stay

    10AndrewPosted on: 2-19-2025

    Great location, good well equipped rooms, very friendly and helpful staff

    7Lindze’Posted on: 1-26-2025

    The room was perfectly clean and the provisions were great. I loved the warm welcome of the staff and the breakfast was amazing! They were so accommodating and helpful. I look forward to returning.

    Non applicable.

    10LorrainePosted on: 1-3-2025

    It was clean and nicely heated. As the weather outside was -2 but we were very cosy inside

    10KarenPosted on: 1-2-2025

    My husband and I decided to visit Scotland for NY. We stayed 29th Dec to 2nd Jan. What a lovely stay. The minute we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome by Lewis. We had a deluxe room... absolutely immaculate and very comfortable. Every evening we went to the bar. All of the staff were chatty and attentive. .. notably Lewis, Kris and Chico. We had a wonderful NYE. Lovely, lovely locals, fab band, pipers and fireworks. Even though it was busy, the staff were still wonderful. We will definitely stay again. A huge thank you for a fantastic stay... especially to Lewis and Kris!

    NO issues at all.

    8DuncanPosted on: 11-26-2024

    A very warm welcome; great staff; good food; nice comfortable room.

    No comments

    7AlexPosted on: 10-21-2024

    Friendly, helpful staffClean, comfortable roomGood restaurant Good breakfastOn street parking

    Our room was above the bar - very noisy until 1amBreakfast quite expensive

    10LorrainePosted on: 10-21-2024

    Had a great stay at the Anchor Inn, the staff were very pleasant & fun and the room with en-suite was lovely and clean with a super comfortable bed. Had a great sleep and we Look forward to returning.

    9ChristianPosted on: 10-7-2024

    For our last day in Scotland, we wanted a good bed, having a last good scottish meal and pub ambiance. And we were very happy to find this under only one roof at Anchor Inn ! Warm welcome from hosts, good restaurant, warm ambiance, comfortable room, nice rest before leaving !

    The breakfast is served at table upon the time you ask for the previous evening. Unfortunately, it seemed there was some trouble that day in particular (not usual staff ?), so breakfast was much later than expected with a few availability issues. Nothing scandalous however.

    1JakiPosted on: 10-4-2024

    Seemed welcoming on arrival.

    Staff became rude and more concerned about the locals drinking in the bar than the guests.Room was dirty, bed very uncomfortable.Staff were not accommodating to our vegan quest and refused to get us a drink as they were "busy"I asked for a dessert, the staff made fun of me and said he would bring one but was a big joke - not funny.

    5AnthonyPosted on: 10-2-2024

    Staff were helpful and friendly

    From a small menu one item wasn't available which left just one option for me from the menuThe bed was very uncomfortable, you could feel the springs as you sat and lay on the bed

    10DavidPosted on: 9-30-2024

    Brilliant rooms overlooking the Loch and the staff were a good laugh, led by Jamie who is clearly a frustrated standup comedian!

    We only stayed one night.

    7GeorgePosted on: 9-26-2024

    The room was clean, tidy and the bed a good size. It was quiet, peaceful and the view out to the top of the loch was pleasant. Staff were very welcoming.

    TV could have been bigger. The bar is more geared for locals than visitors but still welcoming. We chose to go into town to eat. The Anchor is a 10-15 minute drive from Helensburgh and there is nothing much to do on your doorstep so you really do need to go into town if you want more than a beer in the bar then crashing in the room.

    5DavidPosted on: 9-24-2024

    We received a warm welcome and the one meal we had here was good. Our room had a good view over the loch.

    Our room was very noisy from the loud music in the bar which made it difficult to sleep,The furniture in the room very basic with a very tired chair, a small folding tv table & folding metal chair.

    9AnnPosted on: 9-24-2024

    Good location lovely rooms all the staff Kris Chris, Chico and Jamie were great. Evening meals were very good.

    Breakfast felt it was overpriced which is a shame

    8DorotaPosted on: 9-23-2024

    The staff was fantastic and the bed huge and comfortable

    We heard every step above our room, The upper floor was very creaky

    8AndyPosted on: 9-23-2024

    Staff..food..quality of service

    Room facing back of the building

    7JohnPosted on: 9-17-2024

    Very clean, quiet and friendly landlord.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note the rooms are in three separate buildings, so guests booking multiple rooms should contact prior to booking to ensure groups can be accommodated together.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

    Location

    The Anchor Inn

    Rosslyn Buildings, Main Road, Helensburgh, Garelochhead

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