The Taybank

Hotels
8.1 (141 reviews)
Tay Terrace , Dunkeld , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Kid meals
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfy beds
Beautiful decoration
Friendly staff
Great food
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Maintenance issues in rooms
Long wait times at check-in
Some rooms lack curtains for darkness and privacy
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect, but some reviews highlighted maintenance issues in rooms.
Service
7.8
Service was generally appreciated, but some guests mentioned wait times at check-in.
Location
9
The hotel is located in close proximity to key landmarks and public transport, with multiple guests praising the great location.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with positive comments on bed comfort, but some reviews noted maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
Amenities were satisfactory overall, with some guests enjoying the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.5
Mixed reviews on value for money, with some guests feeling the price was high for the offered services and others finding it reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, with a few suggestions for improvement in variety.
Overall Experience
9.5
Most guests had a positive overall experience, praising the atmosphere, staff, location, and food, with plans to recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 13:19

Property Description

Charming Riverside Hotel in Dunkeld

Scenic Garden and Culinary Delights
The Taybank offers a picturesque garden where guests can unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and sip on refreshing drinks at the bar.

Convenient Location for Sightseeing
Located within close proximity to various attractions such as Scone Palace, Castle Menzies, and Blair Castle, The Taybank provides easy access to explore the historical landmarks and natural beauty of Dunkeld.

Comfortable Accommodation with Easy Access
With free private parking and proximity to Dundee Airport, guests can conveniently reach The Taybank. The cozy rooms ensure a relaxing stay after a day of sightseeing or golfing at Blairgowrie Golf Club.

Book your stay at The Taybank for a delightful riverside retreat in Dunkeld!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 141 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.5
C
Christopher couple gb
7
Characterful building. Handy stopover.
Pros:

Good location by the river Tay. Handy car park. Good evening meal. Not far off the A9.

Cons:

Long climb upstairs to our room.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
P
Pemma couple gb
8
Pros:

Very comfortable bed
Good food in restaurant for dinner
Excellent breakfast
Very pleasant, helpful waitress in the restaurant
Art on walls fabulous
Decor pleasing
Great location by river

Cons:

The absence of any staff to greet us on arrival felt disconcerting and a bit worrying. Response to our ringing bell was very slow. A pre-arrival email said to 'go on through and find someone' if noone there but through where? The bar door was locked and very loud music was playing inside the bar; the kitchen didn't look suitable for guests to venture into so we were stuck. Not a good start.
Finally someone came but wasn't very friendly so our hearts sank further. Luckily things then improved and we had a good time. Just get a member of staff
for reception!

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
2
218mariew Couples
2
Disappointing Shambolic and Dishonest
Pros:

We booked a room in Taybank for a much needed bit of peace and serotonin after a bereavement and had travelled up 40 miles to stay. I had booked several month in advance and checked the shower type in the room (as no photos of bathroom anywhere) and had confirmed the shower type needed with the property. On check in (after waiting for about 15 mins at check in desk in a dirty stairwell-there is a bell) we were shown the room and the shower type was not as confirmed. I called for the manager citing a health condition that needed a hand held shower and was told the bathroom had just been refurbished and was no longer of that type. I said I couldnt stay and had to pay for another hotel down the road. We HAD booked a reservation to eat in the Taybank so we kept the meal booking. We ordered some olives and the food didn't arrive for an hour and only after asking three times. Their excuse was that 'they were giving us time to enjoy our starter'-olives are an accompaniment surely! Other diners in the restaurant were complaining about the quality of the food at the next tables..shocking service at Michelin Star prices.

I have called Booking dot com three times to get my room refund and each time the manager has told them I will be refunded my £300 but its just lies. I would AVOID this hotel unless you are from the US and blown away by the river and Scottish quaintness of Dunkeld enough to ignore the ignorance lies and bad service.

2025-08-19 via Tripadvisor
M
Marie couple gb
1
Shocking avoid
Pros:

Breakfast is a tray dumped at your door weird with a gourmet restuarant on site

Cons:

Room wasnt as described so didn't stay and was promised refund by manager-booking dot com still trying to get that manager to confirm refund a week later. Shocking service and dishonest avoid

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
G
gillianbV1988XW Family
10
Fantastic open air cinema and great lunch, friendly staff.
Pros:

We had a fantastic trip to the open air cinema, very good organisation. Bluetooth headphones were provided to everyone so we all enjoyed the film without interference.
It was also a delight to sit and see the beautiful Tay shimmer in the sunlight.
We arrived early and enjoyed a super lunch, the pizzas were the best I had eaten for a very long time! The “garden pizza “, with home grown strips of courgettes and herbs, was delicious.
Well done pizza chefs!
With friendly staff, good teas and coffee, Isle of Harris gin we shall return again to enjoy this delightful hotel.

2025-07-28 via Tripadvisor
B
Boyd couple us
9
Excellent boutique hotel and restaurant
Pros:

Stayed one night, hotel and room were excellent. Had dinner in the restaurant which was as delicious. Included breakfast was also delicious.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
J
Julia couple au
3
Pros:

Comfortable & clean

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
S
Shelley extended_group au
10
Awesome
Pros:

Great location and entertainment

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
H
HappyGreenMachine NONE
4
Pros:

Restaurant poor .Service good, food over cooked and overpriced.
Steak dish dried out almost like roast beef sides small.Fish dish also overcooked and small portions.
Very expensive and not nice at all sides like they had been reheated

2025-07-24 via Tripadvisor
J
Janice couple gb
10
Lovely, comfortable apartment well equipped and great breakfast hamper.t breakfast hamber
Pros:

Apartment was well equipped with dishwasher and washing machine. Bed was very comfortable.
View was good. All very comfortable.
Pic nic breakfast was excellent.
Welcoming package was great including eggs, sourdough loaf, milk,butter and orange juice.
Very comfortable.

Cons:

The problem for me was access to the apartment.
From the hotel it was difficult to manage the incline and the steps without a handrail.
Staff were extremely helpful and carried my bags.
I was also made aware of an alternative route which made things so much easier. Not a deal breaker just something to be aware of.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
T
Thomson young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-07-11 via Nuitee
K
Kate young couple au
10
Exceptional
2025-07-02 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous young couple gb
5
Lovely location, not worth the money
Pros:

Great location and comfy bed.

Cons:

The location for this hotel is amazing, which I think is the reason for the price point. However, the room and facilities sadly don’t match the amount of money that you’re paying. We waited quite a while to check in because no staff were around.Breakfast is included but it’s just a croissant and yoghurt, no hot breakfast. The rooms are nice but there are no curtains which means the light comes in early in the morning and makes it hard to sleep. There’s no fridge or anything in the room to store drinks, the main bin is wire mesh but had no bag in it so anything you put in the bin just fell out onto the floor. The bathroom was a nice style with the brushed concrete but it was all cracked and coming away around the ceiling. You could forgive this in a cheaper hotel but for the price of this one, you expect a lot more.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
L
Lois young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful apartment

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
E
Eric family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-29 via Nuitee
N
Nicola young couple gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Comfy bed

Cons:

Walls were bare in the room,breakfast was poor,expected better for what we paid ¹

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne young couple au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Loved everything about The Taybank! The gorgeous breakfast hamper, live music in the downstairs bar, lovely restaurant, lazy walks along the riverbank, super friendly staff, simple but cozy rooms.

Cons:

Although the property has free parking for hotel guests, you couldn't guarantee getting a spot (if another guest parked awkwardly). Perhaps the parking bays could be marked?

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
T
Tomas young couple mx
10
Amazing hotel in a magical town.
Pros:

What an amazing place. The town is lovely, the hotel is amazing, full of details, amazing staff, incredible food.

We spent some days traveling around Scotland and for sure, Dunkeld is a most and the taybank was our favourite hotel for the entire journey!!

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Alison with friends gb
10
Lovely apartment in a great location.
Pros:

Well-equipped, beautifully decorated and clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
K
Karent family with young children us
10
Lovely large apartment
Pros:

Gorgeous apartment. Spacious. Beautifully decorated. Beds were so comfortable. Breakfast was spectacular.

Cons:

The apartment is in a completely different building than the hotel. You lose a little charm because of that.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee