The Royal Hotel Campbeltown

Hotels
8.6 (345 reviews)
Main Street , Campbeltown , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 345 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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David solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location was good. It has the potential to be excellent.

Cons:

Staff do their best but could do with a bit of training to make this a much better hotel .

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Excellent all round. The Cullen Skink is always so tasty. Yum.
Pros:

The view over the harbour, the food (they certainly don't skimp on portion size). Also, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. All in all an excellent stay. Well done The Royal.

Cons:

There wasn't anything we didn't like.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Short stay
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller us
7
Main plus for me is location otherwise just ok
Pros:

It was close to the ferry terminal was the best part.

Cons:

The food was just ok, the bed just ok ( heavy bed cover unnecessary) tv was difficult to manage, no air conditioning

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
6
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Would stay again
Pros:

Great hotel and restaurant

Cons:

The bar was often overcrowded and noisy

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Iain couple gb
9
Happy place to stay close enough to all the action, great place to stay
Pros:

Great location, lovely hotel, great views over the harbour. Attentive staff, nice breakfast, comfy beds, decent choice of alcohol in the Black sheep bar.

Cons:

No complaints, everything was as expected as we'd stayed with them before,

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great room, super location and nice dinner. The staff are also great and it was an enjoyable stay.

Cons:

It would be better if breakfast ran until 11am. It is nice to get a lie in at the weekend. Also cleaning team could be a little quieter before 10am in morning for those enjoying a lie in.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Andrew extended_group gb
9
Great stay in excellent location.
Pros:

Great staff! Good food. Very comfortable. Ideal location for the ferry to Ballycastle.
Transfer to golf course was good.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Donald couple gb
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
Fabulous stay - the hotel is lovely - decor, staff, location, food etc all wonderful
Pros:

The rooms are spacious, very comfy with good glazing. Spotlessly clean and really comfortable beds and pillows. Bath robes a lovely bonus.
Staff all very lovely.
We worried about noise (first floor next to the lift) but there wasn’t any.

Cons:

I am really struggling to think of anything - possibly a hotel car park but the on street parking was plentiful and free.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location, nice view, clean rooms

Cons:

No on site parking

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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sunyan couple cn
10
太开心了
Pros:

房间宽敞,床舒服,窗外风景优美

Cons:

早餐无沙拉

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Rosslyn solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
8
A very enjoyable stay in a clean, spacious and friendly hotel
Pros:

Great dinner in the grill, good fun in the pub next door. The superior room was terrific

Cons:

Think at £220 (on booking.com ) the hotel is expensive. Needs to be under £200

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Jos couple nl
10
Schitterend verblijf.
Pros:

Voor het eerst neen hotel met lift, dit was zeer comfortabel. De kamer was zeker Royal, groot met zithoek voor het raam. De badkamer was ook zeer groot. Het beste verblijkf van de hele vakantie

Cons:

Het menu, had wat meer culinair verwacht.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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margaret couple gb
9
Pros:

upgraded room

Cons:

was happy with everything

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Renate Wellmer solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes stylisches Hotel mot Tradition umd toller Lage. Sehr nettes Personal, tolle Lage

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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graeme extended_group gb
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Bonenfant solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Great spot, classy rooms and friendly staff. Only here for a night but weren't treated as such. Great breakfast!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee