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Outdated furnishings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There were mentions of cleanliness being adequate but brought down by negative comments about outdated rooms and odors.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Comments indicated some dissatisfaction with outdated rooms compared to price.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 1631 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
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Robyn • couple • au
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Herminia • couple • es
3
Muy mala relación calidad precio
Pros:

Bien ubicado

Cons:

Pasamos 2 noches , no limpiaron la habitación, las toallas estaban muy viejas y amarillentas. Sin ascensor, hotel no apto para ir con maletas .

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • de
4
Nie wieder !!!
Pros:

Eigentlich Nix wirklich

Cons:

Bad sehr muffig
Das ganze Zimmer wegen des Raumbelüfters/ Duft
schrecklicher Duft !
Fenster kann kaum geöffnet werden weil an viel befahrener Straße
Personal passable
Für das Preis Leistungsverhältnis ein no Go !!!
360€ die Nacht geht hier garnicht

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ca
7
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
7
The staff were all very helpful, however the price doesn't really match the standard we would expect
Pros:

Lovely view from our room

Cons:

The Hotel looks a little tired and in need of a refurbishment

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • za
7
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Bonenfant • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Great location, decent parking options.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
2
Pros:

Location, kind staff

Cons:

Very run down, terrible bed, broken bed springs. Old

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • nl
6
Tegenvaller
Pros:

Centrale ligging

Cons:

Hotel is toe aan grote renovatie. Echt alles is oud en versleten.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Nina • extended_group • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Dougds9 • Couples • Pine Island, Minnesota
2
Never been treated like this at a restaurant.
Pros:

I wish I could rate the restaurant as a zero.

We walked into the restaurant just after 6 pm which was when started serving dinner. A waitress just looked around and pointed to a table. We waited for someone to come to our table to give us a menu. Nobody did. My wife went a got 2 menus. Then they seated a bunch of people and gave them menus and brought food out to other customers. We still received no attention. We gave up and walked out. We figured all the other people who walked in were going to get their food before us even though we had been there longer. Trust me, there are far better options for food in Portree.

2026-05-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Judi • couple • au
9
We found the accommodation, the staff and the restaurant all very good.
Pros:

Although we were very disappointed we didn’t get the room wth a view we booked, the room we did get was very comfortable. Staff were very responsive to our concerns.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Jan • extended_group • se
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Nabil Hachem • couple • us
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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T in Tahoe • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The view was lovely

Cons:

Huge amount of road noise. Road construction forced us to move room. Not a good stay

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
Excellent staff
Pros:

Good staff and room, but tired

Cons:

Difficult parking

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • ca
7
It was a comfortable stay in a great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was nice. Room was comfortable.

Cons:

Facilities are all a little dated

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
K
Kathy • couple • gb
6
Overpriced
Pros:

The location of the hotel close to the bus station, in the centre of town and close to the harbour

Cons:

The Royal Hotel in Portree is very overpriced - it is at least overpriced by £100 per night. It is classed as a 3 star but realistically it is a 2 star. There is nothing “Royal” about the Royal Portree Hotel.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Brunella • family_with_children • it
8
Hotel in bella posizione, un po' vetusto.
Pros:

Ottima la posizione dell'hotel e la vista mare dalla stanza. Apprezzabile la colazione inclusa che, oltre al buffet, prevedeva piatti tipici scozzesi.

Cons:

Al momento della prenotazione sembrava che l'hotel avesse un parcheggio a disposizione, mentre in effetti abbiamo dovuto utilizzare i parcheggi pubblici delle piazze limitrofe, piuttosto costosi e con poca disponibilita' rispetto all'affluenza turistica.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee