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The Royal Hotel Tain

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Tain, Scotland, IV19 1AB
  • Glenmorangie Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dornoch Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room (Single Use)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Tain

In Tain .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Browns Gallery and Tain Through Time. Also, Tain Golf Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Glenmorangie Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tain Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Skibo Castle - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Dornoch Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sandstone - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel Tain

3-star golf hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The Royal Hotel Tain also features a library, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Tain hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel Tain offers 25 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Royal Tain
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to the airport?

The Royal Hotel Tain is 40.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel Tain.

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to the beach?

This hotel is 9.6 mi (14-min drive) from Dornoch Beach and 12.1 mi (23-min drive) from Embo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel Tain offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel Tain offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel Tain?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Tain?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel Tain?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a pool?

The Royal Hotel Tain does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to downtown Tain?

The Royal Hotel Tain is 0.1 mi away from Tain.

The Royal Hotel Tain Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 282 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice if they had some music in ther bar area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair McConkey

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The people who run the hotel are just great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very nice. Room was okay, shower tiny and overall building in need of some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old building that has been neglected and needs big sums spending on it to bring it up to an acceptable standard. Wallpaper peeling from the walls in both the bedroom and bathroom. Just generally neglected. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice acconodation. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms, lots of character. Well appointed bar, and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gaila, North Bend

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place looked great online, but disappointed in every area. It has potential but is very outdated and tired. Wifi & TV didn't work, bathroom had a "spongy" floor, breakfast was mediocre. And there was pretty much zero happening in the town- not this fault of course- we stayed there because we did some tours in area. Pros: it had free parking and the owners/managers were very nice and accommodating. But sadly, that didn't make up for the price we payed and the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rory

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good option for 1/2 nights

Pros of this hotel- great location a short walk from the rail station in the town centre, really friendly staff (covering multiple roles as out of season) great breakfast offering hot and cold Cons- building is old and needs tlc, atmospheric but bathroom needed an upgrade. Tv aerial not working (not a big deal) no hot water on first night. Decent option for a night or two
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Findlay

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

Poor hygiene

I stayed in room 23. On the last night I woke up all itchin to find bite marks on my legs and chest. Then to my shock I saw bed bugs crawling over the pillow and quilt. I did complain to management (think his name was Sam) and showed him some of bugs which I placed in a glass tumbler. He apologised and immediately offered compensation due to the distress and awful experience. We also spoke at length about possible infection of all my clothing. After several emails by me complaining the Royal Hotel said at the very least i should have a full refund. I gave this infi to Hotels.com and a full refund was given. Due to non communication from the Royal Hotel I feel I need to let everyone know about the total lack of customer service from the hotel management. Avoid this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly, hard working staff, nice big room but problem getting the toilet to flush—very old building with lots of character but the toilets need to work!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On arrival I was upgraded to “the boardroom “. Great but the downside was a TV the did not work because of the aerial connection. Lovely big bathroom with new fitttings, but the bath did not drain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Staff & service
The manager was very kind. The hotel is in need of repair and update. Our room was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel Amazing Staff

The Hotel is located in the centre of Tain with plenty of parking. The staff are fantastic, smiling, helpful and precise. The breakfast buffet layout is the best I have seen. The 2 cooked breakfasts that I had were just fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rod

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A large clean room that was the first good mattress on our trip. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024