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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Girvan guest house

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Photo gallery for The Royal Hotel

A coastal golf course with a lighthouse in the background.
A silver bucket filled with champagne glasses.
A neatly made bed with a green quilt, two pillows with a striped pattern, and a dark headboard.
A coastal landscape with a body of water, green hills, and a clear sky.
A restaurant with booths and tables, wall-mounted light fixtures, and framed pictures.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Montgomerie St, Girvan, Scotland, KA26 9HE
  • Place, McKechnie Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Girvan Community Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Girvan Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a black headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden nightstand with drawers.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and a single decorative pillow, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with red walls.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white and brown bedspread, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand with a drawer.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white and brown bedspread, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand with a drawer.

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Girvan

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Girvan guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of McKechnie Institute and Girvan Community Garden. Louisa Park and Girvan Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • McKechnie Institute - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Girvan Community Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victory Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Girvan Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ainslie Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Girvan Station - 6 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪David's Snack Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Marine Fish Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ailsa Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪1906 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Malys Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Girvan guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Girvan guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Girvan
Royal Girvan
The Royal Hotel Girvan
The Royal Hotel Guesthouse
The Royal Hotel Guesthouse Girvan

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 25.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Aug 18, 2026 start from $109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Girvan Beach and 6.7 mi (9-min drive) from Lendalfoot Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Girvan?

The Royal Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Girvan.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 89 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great food relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful & nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY PLEASANT STAY, CLOSE TO MANY LOVELY AREAS BY THE SEA. VERY PLEASANT STAFF AND OWNERS
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and bathroom friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was undergoing some refurbishment and we had difficulty getting in. Eventually a guest told us to ring a bell at the side of one of the doors in the foyer of the side entrance to speak to the proprietor. Also we had trouble getting the TV to work as only the Sky box worked but no instructiins on how to connect it to the right channel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heleen

When we came the smell of food was not attractive and ik took some time before we got the key. The breakfast was in the room and that was very good and plenty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Basic facility with little to offer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Room was warm and clean with a wonderful view of Alisa Craig from the window. We ate dinner out but the continental breakfast in the room was plentiful (the milk was only just in date but was fine).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic and in need of update. Fire alarm system was defective (fault showing on panel), which when coupled with no reception or staff onsite was a bit concerning, this was reported to staff by phone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Werner

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast verry poor, wifi don’t work, walls need painting
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor

Terrible room full of dampness with wallpaper falling off at top corner not what we booked didn’t stay had to seek other accommodation lost our money according to Hotels .com agent owner refused refund. RIP off stay away from this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Ok for a few nights

The hotel does not look very appealing from the outside (barely recognisable as a hotel) and the lack of reception and breakfast in your room is a bit odd. That said, my room was as per the photos, airy, clean and comfortable. The manager was helpful and the breakfast in the room was perfectly fine. It was all ok for me for a few nights on a work trip, but not what I would call a leisure hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Not so Royal Hotel, Girvan.

Bar staff unhelpful. Breakfast was fruit and cereal in room. No evening meals served as stated in booking brochure. Room was dismal. Bed uncomfortable. Sky TV was intermittent. Bathroom was not in the room, had to walk on shared landing. Carpets dirty. Worse place I've stayed. Not worth £80 per night. Downstairs door left open all night unattended, didn't feel safe. I would rather have slept in my car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

It’s the only hotel I have never stayed at and booked another. Everything about it was awful so I had to leave and book another hotel. I have never had to do that before. I have stayed and thought wouldn’t go again but never gone somewhere and left
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old smelly hotel.

Well the carousel wasn’t large enough for my vehicle so I was forced to park in the street. The room smelled damp and the wallpaper was hanging off the walls. My bathroom was down the hall and also smelled really bad. I was supposed to Stay for 2 nights but I had to leave after 1 night due to the conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Room comfort

Not as advertised

After working all day, and a 3 hour drive to the hotel, we were looking forward to a meal and few drinks in the restaurant downstairs. I had to ask while checking in where to go for food and was pointed in the direction of local take aways. The bar & restaurant on site were closed! This also meant no cooked breakfast the next morning - although it was paid for and mentioned on the confirmation. They had kindly left plates and cutlery in the room but it was obviously too small for a table or any other place to sit so one of us was on the bed & the other on a stool at the vanity desk. Drinks were fizzy juice from a can! The room we got was certainly not one used on the website! Clean enough but very small and one of the lights at the bedside had been pulled out the wall. The floor was uneven & not level. Bathroom was a bit dated but adequate & there were toiletries if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No light on in hotel on arrival, front door locked, rang bell no answer, phoned hotel straight to answer machine, read note hanging off the front door deliveries to side of building, side door open nobody around went through several doors shouting hello but nobody answered went through private door and got someone who got the key for room. 83 year old lady had to then walk up four flights stairs room in the attic was family room. Went into room and put kettle on as room was cold. I went to get an extra heater back to the private area as nobody was around. I found the lady before I could ask her anything a man rudely shouted what was I doing in this private area I told him I had shouted hello to get a heater but nobody answered. He told me if I needed help I should have rung a bell that I had not noticed was there. He told me he would bring an extra heater up. There was a cold continental breakfast laid out on the table for Saturday. The next morning while we were eating our continental breakfast there was a knock at the door and a lady asked if everything was ok and I said yes not realising what she actually meant was do we want the room cleaned. When we arrived back at the hotel on the Saturday the room was not cleaned and there was no breakfast in the room. At 9am the Sunday morning I went to see if we could get a breakfast she asked if everything ok we told her we were not happy with hotel travelled a lot and this hotel was not comfortable, inviting good repair
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Przytulny, wygodny hotelik w znakomitej lokalizacji. Blisko do autobusu, do muzeów i niedaleko od plaży. Uprzejmy, pomocny personel - nie było żadnego kłopotu z zamianą pokoju na bardziej komfortowy oraz z późniejszym wymeldowaniem. Zachwycił mnie pomysł ze śniadaniem, na które nie trzeba schodzić w określonych godzinach. Wszystko, co potrzebne do śniadania znajduje się już w pokoju, częściowo na przeznaczonym do tego stoliku, a częściowo w znajdującej się w pokoju lodówce. Żadnego stresu z budzeniem się i spieszeniem na śniadanie, wszystko w zasięgu ręki i o pasującej mi porze:-))) Nie podobały mi się tylko trzy rzeczy. Po pierwsze pół litra mleka, to zdecydowanie za mało na dwie osoby. Po drugie pod prysznicem nie było nawet najmniejszej półeczki, żeby położyć mydło lub szampon, a papier toaletowy też nie miał żadnego uchwytu, co niestety nie było zbyt wygodne. Po trzecie łóżka, choć bardzo wygodne, były bardzo wąskie, nigdy nie widziałam tak wąskich łóżek i obawiałam się nieco, że spadnę. Poza tymi mankamentami uważam pobyt za bardzo udany, a już na pewno można polecić ten hotel na krótszy pobyt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was clean , bathroom small , and no lock on door , it was comfortable , only continental breakfast , Owner friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely disgusting place to stay,no one there to greet you or check in with in had to look around for someone ,the smell Of stale cigarettes as soon as you walked in ,finally got given our key ,wasn’t told the wrong room trying to unlock the door and someone shouting what you doing as your trying to get in ,finally got the correct room ,what a state ,damp on ceiling in bathroom,rug was sticky to walk on ,the room stank of stale smoke ,the bed was broken kept rolling into the middle,the breakfast was shocking a stale banana some cereal and brioche bed ,when it was as time to leave couldn’t find anyone to hand the keys to ,tried knocking on the door I thought where the owner slept had a dog barking and trying to avoid dog poo ,no one answered even tried ringing them ,never seen anyone the whole stay ,no bar or restaurant was ever open ,the place needs closing down avoid at all cost
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its very well recomended… Very convenient and the Owner, his Name is Paul and Nancy are the Best so Friendly, make you feel so welcome…weldone
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bedding was clean but stained, hall stairs and landing carpet had what looked like dog hairs on it, family room smelt of smoke and the alpen in the “continental breakfast” was out of date. 😬 kettle needed cleaning too. Just felt like it needed a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dated place, it needs new beds it was like sleeping in an hammock! Very saggy in the middle, pictures of this hotel are very outdated as they don't do food no bar only at the weekend Continental breakfast has left on top of the fridge where their was a few fruit flies hanging around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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