The Royal Hotel Campbeltown

Hotels
8.6 (307 reviews)
Main Street , Campbeltown , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slow service at breakfast
Dim lighting in some rooms
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Hotel was fresh and clean despite some maintenance issues.
Service
8.9
Staff were friendly and helpful overall, but some service improvements needed.
Location
9.14
Great location near the harbour with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.59
Comfortable rooms with good amenities, though some complaints about dim lighting.
Amenities
8.12
Basic amenities available, but some issues like TV and Wi-Fi in rooms.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall good value especially considering the quality of service and food.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Food quality was generally good, but some meals lacked flavor.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall very positive experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 14:40

Property Description

Stunning Location and Amenities

Boasting a beautiful location next to the harbour and surrounded by rolling hills, The Royal Hotel offers a picturesque setting in the heart of Campbeltown. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a convenient shuttle service to the dunes and Campbeltown Airport.

Dining Excellence

Indulge in culinary delights at The Black Sheep Pub and the elegant Harbourview Grille within the hotel. From steaks to seafood, accompanied by fine wine and beer, guests are in for a treat during their stay.

Luxurious Rooms with Views

Relax in elegant and stylish rooms offering stunning harbour views. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen HD TV and a luxurious en suite bathroom with premium Out of Eden toiletries.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort at The Royal Hotel? Book your stay now to enjoy discounted rates at the nearby Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 307 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great quality food, large comfortable room and great staff

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
8
A comfortable, warm and central base in Campbeltown.
Pros:

Spacious, warm room with lovely harbour view, modern bathroom, comfortable bed.
Dinner was very good.
Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Lighting in room and bathroom was too dim.
Cooked breakfast was a bit too greasy, but breakfast otherwise worked well

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • couple • fr
9
Pros:

très bien, sur le port, très agréable, bar et restaurant sur place, personnel accueillant

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ryoko • couple • fi
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Crozier • couple • gb
10
Great location excellent value
Pros:

Great location restaurant was excellent and and fair price staff really friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family_with_children • gb
8
Great hotel excellent facilities
Pros:

Spacious rooms. Super travel cot

Cons:

The room was very hot uncomfortably so even with the radiator off

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
10
The friendliest team we have encountered on out travels.
Pros:

What a friendly and welcoming team you have, the property is amazing and really comfortable. Hope to return soon.

Cons:

"Mull of Kintyre Facelift", we shouldn't have gone in February expecting sunshine and a light breeze.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • gb
6
Service was generally poor with no one in charge although the food was good
Pros:

Room was nice with good views. Maybe a little tired

Cons:

Could not get a reception on the tv for the whole 3 days. Reported to reception and was told everyone was complaining but it was just the weather. Please note the weather was fine with only occasional light drizzle. When I asked if that was the official view of the hotel she said she would contact maintenance. 2 hours later he arrived took one look at the tv from distance shrugged and said it was a matter for Sky and he could do nothing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • gb
10
Well run, very comfortable hotel, very good sized bedroom ( 37 )
Pros:

Every aspect of our stay was 10 / 10

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Rowena • couple • gb
8
Overall a brilliant few days
Pros:

Convenience of everything

Cons:

The lighting in the room was gloomy, found it very difficult to read my book

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Well maintained hotel. Was fresh, clean and service superb. Great breakfast too.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Warm. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great food.

Cons:

N/A

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
10
Well worth a visit, overall had an excellent stay.
Pros:

Food and service was excellent, staff were lovely and accommodating. Room was fab breakfast was great too.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Neill • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable beds and rooms. Clean and well presented.
Dinner service was very good. Excellent food and well presented. Good breakfast but was let down by lengthy wait.

Cons:

Family member had to ask for towels in his room as there were none on check in.
In both our rooms water leaked from the shower tray onto the floor. Dimly lit bathrooms really need improvement in way of the mirror. Hard to see for wet shaving. In one room there was no safe place to lay the tea tray flat on the table next to a plug socket so the tray was perched over hanging the table. Not great considering the boiling kettle and hot water.
Some kind of fire alarm beeping numerous times throughout the night which disturbed my sleep.
Breakfast service was very slow. We waited over 30 minutes for our cooked breakfasts and we witnessed one gentlemen who was waiting for one hour. The restaurant was not busy by any means.
Check out was simply handing over the key and, "thank you". Nobody asked, "how was your stay?".
When we checked out I had to wait a long time to use the lift with my luggage as the lift was in use (seemed to be locked out on a different floor) for laundry collection, which is disappointing as a hotel guest.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee