Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cleanliness and basic amenities
Cons:
Limited parking
Noisy rooms
Outdated furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
There were mentions of cleanliness being adequate but brought down by negative comments about outdated rooms and odors.
Service
8.13
Generally positive sentiment regarding staff friendliness, though there were some critical remarks.
Location
8.67
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent, central to many attractions.
Room Quality
6.62
Some rooms noted as noisy or uncomfortable, affecting overall rating.
Amenities
6.85
Basic amenities were mentioned with some positive notes about the breakfast.
Value for Money
6.41
Comments indicated some dissatisfaction with outdated rooms compared to price.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Food was positively received, although there were some specific negative notes about breakfast items.
Overall Experience
7.13
Mixed sentiments leading to an overall average experience aligned with expectations for the price and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:24

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Local Seafood Cuisine

Located on the picturesque Isle of Skye, The Royal Hotel offers stunning views of Portree Harbour and the loch. Indulge in local seafood dishes at the hotel's two restaurants while enjoying the majority of rooms that provide captivating sea views.

Cozy Rooms and Local Whiskeys

Relax in the comfortable en suite rooms equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, along with helpful maps and information about the area. Unwind at the hotel bar offering a selection of local whiskeys and ales, perfect for a cozy evening.

Live Music and Outdoor Activities

Experience the vibrant summer atmosphere with live music at the hotel and traditional pipers playing in the streets. Explore the Isle of Skye's beautiful scenery ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, from walkers and cyclists to watersports lovers. Don't miss the chance to visit museums and shops nearby.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel for a memorable Isle of Skye experience.

Important information:

Please note that The Royal Hotel does not have a elevator. Ground floor rooms are available upon request.

Please note that all private and public areas are non-smoking. A fine of 1 night's charge applies to anyone who is found to be or has been smoking in any of hotel rooms.

Booking for multiple rooms will be limited to 4 rooms only, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1512 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 8.13
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 6.41
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 7.13
K
Kenny • couple • gb
8
Great value hotel
Pros:

Nice hotel at a good price .
Breakfast was excellent, very good quality served in a lovely room

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gordon • couple • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location, views from the room and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing to fault

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
J
jean • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good enough
Pros:

Both good

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • solo_traveller • gb
5
Lovely
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • couple • gb
9
Quiet and pleasant in good facilities but food at dinner not good enough
Pros:

Situation and staffing

Cons:

Food quality

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
C
Carolyn • couple • us
4
Pros:

Breakfast was just ok.

Cons:

Hosts were not friendly, towels were small and ragged. Rooms were not changed over. Very expensive for what we got.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
L
LeAnne • family_with_children • us
9
If I came back to Portree I would stay there again.
Pros:

You can't beat the location! The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The room wasn't fancy but was very nice. The shower was great. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. It was a nice quiet room and all in my party were more than pleased.

Cons:

The dining room staff was good but not quite as open and friendly as elsewhere in Scotland.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
D
Dave • couple • gb
9
A great location#
Pros:

very nice breakfast in a fabulous location.

Cons:

a lift

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
Great customer service!
Pros:

The included breakfast was very helpful. They helped resolve a parking situation I had which was very kind of them. Excellent customer service!!!

Cons:

The shower did have a slight drip for a while after shutting it off/ using it which seemed to go one for longer than expected but this was very minor.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family_with_children • gb
5
Over priced basic hotel
Pros:

Hotel was ok and provided what it said which was a room to sleep a family if four.

Cons:

Hotel has a joint hot water and heating system. One can’t run without the other. We had a large water pipe (70mm) running through our room 24 x 7 which was too hot to put you hand on. We had all three windows open 24 x 7 but was still too hot in the room. 20 degrees c outside and even more in the room. We were given one basic fan that didn’t help. Too hot to sleep overnight.

Breakfast was a disaster. Just not enough staff to cope. Waited 45 minutes on day one for cooked breakfast to arrive and on day two fruit juices run out, no pastries and cooked breakfast took 30 minutes. They knew they were full but didn’t put enough staff on to cope with demand.

Paid more than Hilton in central London per night but got something 30% of the value,

Not the staff fault it is just a rundown hotel with not enough staff but charging top prices.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
7
Wonderful location and friendly staff
Cons:

There was no where to sit and relax when returned to the hotel. The bar area was not comfortable and the TV was turned up very loud.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
CHRISTINE • couple • gb
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

View from room was excellent

Cons:

Decor was from the 1970’s very brown pine wooden ceilings, no data points anywhere, 1 accessible socket to plug things in. Very strange set up with an additional door into room from entrance door, reduced the usable space in room, en suite had a ‘vacant lock sign, similar to public toilets. Staff very very helpful but a uniform would help give a better impression.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
A
Aaron • couple • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
E
Emily • couple • us
6
A nice hotel with a great location. Very accommodating staff. Nice breakfast.
Pros:

Parking. Free and available

Cons:

Air conditioning or better fan

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lauren • couple • us
7
Pros:

The room and bathroom were spacious and clean, and there was a smart TV. Location in Portree was right in the middle of everything and overlooking the water, so perfect for a short stay on the Isle of Skye. We arrived very late after driving all day from Edinburgh, and found out that most restaurants in town close by 9, so the hotel kept their kitchen open for us even though they had begun cleaning up.The chef even checked in with us about how our meal was.

Cons:

The accommodations were clean, but basic and a bit outdated, so a bit overpriced. But we recognize that we Booked during the high tourist season.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • ca
9
Fully satisfying as two-night base on Skye.
Pros:

Included breakfast very satisfying - items made to order. Parking was fine - just across the street. Location central and close to harbour. Staff very helpful and friendly. Of four hotels so far, only secure Wi-Fi (though slow). Close to east Trotternish attractions.

Cons:

Slow speed of Wi-Fi.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • gb
9
Perfect location for running event.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent,good local and traditional Scottish fare.Great location in centre of town and sea view as expected

Cons:

Not applicable all good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lori • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Location of the hotel

Cons:

The mattress was old and uncomfortable and we could clearly hear everything from the street.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
P
Philip • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

The location is good.

Cons:

Smells of stale smoke and too much fabreze. Furnishings have a tired and institutional feel to them.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee