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The Royal Hotel Tain

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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

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
  • Tain Through Time
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Glenmorangie Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪15 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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 Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery. Also, Tain Golf Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Glenmorangie Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tain Through Time - 5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ‪The Shandwick Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Luigi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Polish

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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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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.

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

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Tain on Jul 1, 2025 start from $134.52, excluding 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 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. 97 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 271 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

8/10 Good

scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good whiskey bar. Thevhotel is tired and needing a lot of work to improve it. No power in the room in morning. One staff member available to do breakfast and sort out power problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bindhu

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management and staff were very nice and helpfull. The room was clean and was cleaned with the towls replaced every day. The food was great with good portions and really well priced. If you like Whiskey the bar selection is crazy! Great few nights stay, absolutely recommend it for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope J

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs upkeep. The floor in the hallway has spots where it is very soft. If the carpet weren’t there you might step through. Finding an outlet to charge devices was not easy. The WiFi is slow and we had to ask for the password, it was not given at check in or posted anywhere in our room. The key to our room did not work and we had to ask for one that did. The free breakfast was a table full of open cereal boxes. We won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cleo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was outstanding! This hotel has a lot of vintage character like you would expect in a rural village.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. This beautiful old hotel has gone to rack and ruin. The bedrooms were clean but that was about the only thing. The bathroom had a heated radiator that has the wires taped together with insulation tape and a PAT test sticker on it from 2018. The tv in the room had no signal, the curtains didn’t close properly. We didn’t even stop to have breakfast just a coffee was enough with food left out uncovered and more than enough flies to put you off. The waiter had a dirty shirt and trousers on. The chair legs stuck to the carpet! There is visible damp in almost every room we went in. The staff eat their evening meal in the bar area with one of them even monitoring his blood pressure regularly! For £120 a night it was a disgrace. Never again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly adequate for a work stay. Great staff.

The hotel is spacious, has ample parking and is near all the town amenities but is a bit old and tired. The resident manager appears to run it single handed and does a brilliant job. In a part of the world where hotel accommodation in the main tourist season is often eye-wateringly over-priced this is a good option for working travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024