The Royal Hotel Tain

Hotels
High Street, Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland , Tain , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Good location
Cons:
Dated decor
WiFi issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Some reviews highlight issues such as stained carpets and poor maintenance.
Service
8.8
Numerous reviews praise the exceptional attentiveness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.34
The location is frequently mentioned as good, adding convenience for guests.
Room Quality
6.79
Rooms described as needing updates with some dated furniture.
Amenities
7.82
Basic amenities are provided, although there were some complaints about WiFi.
Value for Money
8.28
Overall good value, with several guests expressing satisfaction with their experience.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast received excellent reviews, with many guests enjoying the dining options.
Overall Experience
7.8
Guests enjoyed their stay despite some minor issues, overall feeling positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 04:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Royal Hotel Tain, situated near popular golf clubs and castles, offers a 3-star stay with a shared lounge, restaurant, and bar. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and easy access to nearby attractions like Dunrobin Castle.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at The Royal Hotel Tain is thoughtfully equipped with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed linens. Guests can expect a comfortable and relaxing stay during their visit to Tain.

Great Amenities
With room service, an ATM, and luggage storage available, guests at The Royal Hotel Tain can enjoy a hassle-free stay with convenient services at their fingertips.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel Tain for a memorable and comfortable experience in Tain!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
Impressively clean and comfortable
Pros:

This is a very centrally situated hotel and very convenient for local amenities and attractions. It's a historic structure so has an old world appeal. The staff member appeared to always be on duty and was very welcoming. We were upgraded to a superior room which was appreciated. Our room had Edwardian/Victorian style furniture and was kept immaculately clean. The bed was a four poster style and very comfortable. The breakfast was hearty and very satisfying.

Cons:

The shower was very small for such a big room. The curtains had been removed leaving only an enormous roller blind. There was a street light directly outside the room that snuck light into the room.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rye • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, grand building, great location

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • gb
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

It was OK, a bit dated but ok

Cons:

More staff. It seemed like the one guy was doing everything

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Meares • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Food especially breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Size of the single bedroom, it was very small.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kirtland • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Drew • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, clean and pleasant.
Pros:

We liked the breakfast format. Very good. The Hotel is a bit tired but similar to most in the Highlands.

Cons:

A lift.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very nice staff: I liked the hotel actually (it has charm, faded, but charm nonetheless). The staff
Pros:

The staff were friendly & helpful. The location (central) was convenient - plenty of parking, shops nearby. I had two nice evening meals and two
Nice breakfasts.

Cons:

The room was quite basic, small: the decor was shabby and old fashioned - stained carpet, chipped paint etc

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, food in the restaurant was very good, bar has an incredible whisky collection.

Cons:

Rooms could use an update/refresh

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Toole • solo_traveller • us
7
Just average
Cons:

Understaffed with long waits for dinner. Staff member working was doing his best though. Menu dated with scant vegetables or healthy options

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • couple • gb
5
The owner/manager really treats his customers well the hotel is old
Pros:

The breakfast was good and plenty
The hotel is old and in need of some refurbishing

Cons:

The leaks in the main stairs

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Allan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne Sutherland • solo_traveller • gb
8
A Taste of Old Scotland
Pros:

If you want the Ritz or the Savoy, don't come here. But if you want to experience old world Scottish charm and go back in time then this is the hotel for you. It's old and perhaps in need of a bit of repair but it is clean and warm. The beds are comfortable and the food is plentiful. The tea, coffee and custard cream biscuits in the room are plentiful. The staff are polite, helpful, hardworking and attentive. My partner and I really enjoyed our stay. It is a very unique place.

Cons:

The music of Neil Sedaka drove me a bit mad during dinner and breakfast!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • fr
5
I paid more than twice what the tiny room was worth
Pros:

Staff were great

Cons:

Room was tiny and not worth half what I paid for it. The others in my party got big rooms with double beds for the same price.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast were excellent, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was fantastic.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee