The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (3815 reviews)
Garve Road , Ullapool , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Average food quality
Service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Mixed reviews about cleanliness; some rooms noted as staying clean, while others mentioned dirtiness.
Service
9.33
Generally positive feedback about staff friendliness and helpfulness, with specific praise for accommodating service.
Location
9.37
Consistently praised for its excellent location near attractions and ferry terminal.
Room Quality
8.32
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable overall, though some noted maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.85
Some amenities like breakfast received mixed reviews; improvements noted but not consistently available.
Value for Money
8.31
General sentiment suggests fair pricing but with some complaints about service inconsistency.
Food and Beverage
7.36
Food quality varies; some enjoyed it while others found it average or unsatisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall positive experience noted despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:43

Property Description

Luxurious Garden and Terrace: Enjoy the serene ambiance of our lush garden and relaxing terrace at The Royal Hotel in Ullapool.

Delicious Dining Experience: Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from complimentary WiFi and secure private parking during your stay at this 3-star hotel.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Royal Hotel. Book now to make unforgettable memories in Ullapool!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3815 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.36
Overall Experience: 8.83
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matteo extended_group it
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Justin extended_group gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Perfect location and a very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Pros:

Very convenient for the town. Staff were incredibly friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location and views amazing. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Cons:

There was nothing wrong with the property

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller ie
9
Fabulous stay
Pros:

Fantastic location, rooms were exceptionally clean. All staff were so friendly and accommodating, especially Charlotte at the front desk.

Cons:

Our meals were lovely but service was a bit slow.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
Fish heaven on a plate
Pros:

The food in the Waterfront restaurant was delicious. I don't often eat fish but it was cooked to perfection, so I had it every night. Staff were very attentive and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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kdoli extended_group at
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Lukas couple de
10
Pros:

Die Mitarbeiter waren überaus freundlich. Klasse Lage.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Daniela extended_group au
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple ch
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

The midges lol

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Dorothy couple gb
8
One night stay
Pros:

Good location a short walk to the town.
Very clean room.
Lovely staff. Big thanks to the very hardworking breakfast room staff.
Decent breakfast.

Cons:

Room hot could do with some air conditioning.
Bar area very dated in need of a makeover.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
4
Very disappointing for price paid.
Pros:

Not a lot!

Cons:

Room was cold on arrival. One heater to warm up a big bedroom...didn't come near managing it.
There was no hot water in the wash hand basin tap in the evening or the following morning.
Light in corridor not working.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Elmar couple de
10
Ullapool wir kommen wieder
Pros:

Tolle Lage, tolles Zimmer, tolles Personal.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Olaf Imhäuser solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Personal, Breakfast, Abendessen: 5/5

Cons:

Bad bitte besser organisieren es fehlen Handtuchhaken, Ablagefläche(n)

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Stephan couple de
6
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Karalyn solo_traveller fr
9
Perfect stopover in Ullapool. Friendly staff
Pros:

Location, view, parking, staff, breakfast

Cons:

The room was a little hot upon arrival. The shared balcony.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Navpaul solo_traveller gb
7
Decent stay in Ullapool, but could be improved.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable rooms. The food in the Waterfront restaurant for dinner is excellen. But what really made our experience were the staff, especially the lovely lady on reception (forgive me for forgetting her name). She was so welcoming and friendly and really makes the experience of arrival after a long day of driving worthwhile. She always had a smile and a chat whenever we passed reception and helped us with our itinerary during our stay, giving us some great recommendations which really made our time in the area unique and amazing.

Cons:

Breakfast is OK - nothing special. The buffet selection is quite limited, the cooked breakfast OK - small portions. The service in the restaurant at breakfast and dinner, while delivered with a lovely smile, is unfortunately quite slow. They do get awfully busy so I guess they need some help. It was peak season to be fair. There was a general lack of amenities in the room - just the little things which help during the stay and add those pieces of value: no box of tissues, no vanity kits or shower caps in the bathroom, no dental kit available at reception, no slippers. If they can add those things - this place becomes amazing in my view, instead of just fine.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Chiara couple it
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
7
Lovely hotel, great location, dining room manager needs to get their act together
Pros:

Lovely hotel great location

Cons:

Service in dining room. There is no system, the right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing. Waited 1hr 20 before asking where our food was, 40 mins for our drink, wasn’t only us another couple waited 2hrs for main course. Not the waiters fault who are lovely and friendly they’re just not guided.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee