Following an extensive £20 million transformation, Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort has opened its doors, celebrating the start of a new era, while marking one of Scotland’s most significant hotel renovations in recent years…
Elevating the Scottish heritage hotel experience with a vibrant new identity, Mar Hall blends its history and elegance with a whimsical, storytelling design concept and warm-spirited, experience-driven guest service. The property shelters 74 luxurious guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, two bars, along with an enticing collection of grand spaces, cosy corners and hidden nooks to be discovered.
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A sweeping driveway leads through the estate to Mar Hall’s iconic Victorian mansion. On arrival, guests are immersed in a sense of immediate escapism as they enter a palm-canopied parlour and a reimagined reception space. Seven categories of guest rooms and suites have been thoughtfully designed to reflect the character of Mar Hall and its stately surroundings.
From Classic bedrooms curated for a cosy, restful stay to Grand Suites with the grandeur of a private residence, featuring separate lounges, grand pianos or pool tables. The Spa Garden Suites offer the added indulgence of private gardens. From the choice of colours and textures to four-poster beds and locally inspired artwork, every detail has been considered to create a sense of quiet luxury.
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At the heart of Mar Hall sits The Gallery, a vibrant social hub for all guests to gather, connect and unwind. A marble-topped champagne bar is an opulent focal point, surrounded by casual seating, reading nooks and a grand piano that is renowned for the many famous fingers that have crossed its keys throughout the years.
Slàinte, Mar Hall’s new bar, pays homage to the Scottish Gaelic tradition of toasting ‘to good health’. The bar’s stylish new aesthetic is interwoven with the theatre and artistry of mixology, presenting a dynamic new cocktail experience curated by Head Mixologist, drawing inspiration from the hotel’s storied past and Scotland’s native flavours.
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Tucked away within Mar Hall’s winding corridors, The Library is a secluded space designed for storytellers from all walks of life – a place to settle into a comfortable armchair, reflect, connect or simply enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by character, charm and sweeping views across the Kilpatrick Hills and Clyde Estuary.
In addition, the estate boasts an 18-hole championship golf course against the backdrop of the Kilpatrick Hills and River Clyde. For those craving more adrenaline, off-road 4×4 excursions set off from the hotel’s doorstep, while helicopter tours provide breathtaking aerial perspectives of Scotland’s dramatic scenery, from the Highlands to the remote Scottish Isles.
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The spa is a stylish contemporary antithesis to the heritage main hotel, to which it is discreetly connected via a covered walkway. Guests can easily spend a day immersed in the spa experience, which features six treatment rooms set along low-lit corridors, a 20-metre swimming pool, saunas and steam rooms, and a curated menu of treatments and massages.
This renovation marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mar Hall, with further plans underway for private woodland lodges, enhancements to the clubhouse, and further developments to the luxury spa.
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