Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a short 4-minute drive from Dumfries House and is 15.7 miles from Ayr Racecourse and 15.8 miles from The Low Green.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 10.00 per stay. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Royal Hotel in Cumnock

Average nightly price at Royal Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$115
February	$119
March	$126
April	$128
May	$135
June	$131
July	$138
August	$132
September	$130
October	$139
November	$125
December	$109

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Royal Hotel is praised for friendly, helpful staff and generally comfortable, sometimes spacious rooms, while recurring downsides include dated or worn areas, occasional maintenance issues in bathrooms, and noticeable noise from corridors, nearby bars, or equipment.

Many guests enjoyed the breakfasts and dinners, though a few were disappointed. Several comments mention warm rooms and the absence of air conditioning. Some public areas have been refreshed. Overall, it’s a practical base where experiences vary by room and night.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

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Location

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant areas are refreshed and well used.

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Aimee

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, bed was super comfy, room was nice and clean. Bar area and restaurant have been done up really nice. Only negative is the water went cold pretty quickly in shower

8

Dennis

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A nice well run hotel with very modern and comfortable rooms. Plenty of options for food and drink in the hotel and very reasonable prices. Would happily recommend. Only negative was the room allocated had an outlook only a slate roof and nothing else. Makes me wonder whether Expedia only sell the less attractive rooms in golfers.

10

Stuart

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with helpful friendly staff and great service. Great food will certainly be staying again.

8

David

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in need of refurbishing, the carpets are tired and the paintwork is shabby. Money has been spent on the entrance hall and the restaurant, and these are splendid, though the plastic foliage is rather overdone. The revolving screen display shows a lack of imagination, there was no change to the advert for RAD Rewards ! Why not include some pictures of local beauty spots ? The food in the restaurant was excellent, and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

8

Joe

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly. Food excellent.

8

COLIN

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place and staff with pub attached

10

Paul

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good room, very good staff and a lovely breakfast.

8

Lynne

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean staff very attentive Altgough there is no where to go for a sit down meal around the area. we sat in the hotel for a meal and a few drinks as was good Only problem we had was the noise from the neighbouring bar at the end if the night as people was waiting for taxi's and a lot of chattering .but all in all it was a good and friendly hotel and would probably stay again

10

Karen

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are friendly and kind,, the food was lovely,,, the atmosphere was good and the bed mega comfy

10

Robert

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had recently been refurbished and may also have been an upgrade (ask for room numbers 10-16). Facilities and decor were excellent, with a walk-in shower, comfortable bed and free parking. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel but the restaurant was very busy. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was of a good standard. Staff were friendly and professional so we would have no hesitation in recommending the Royal Hotel.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but there are recurring reports of bathrooms needing attention and occasional odors or dust.

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Yvonne

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Royal Hotel has very nice staff and the bar and restaurant area are bright and lovely. Unfortunately, my room, in particular the en suite bathroom were not up to scratch at all. The bed had seen better days and was not comfy, heavy winter duvet on was way too warm for this warmer weather. There was heavy dust inside the wardrobe and a lot of scratches. I know the history of the hotel as I was brought up in Cumnock and was back to visit a friend, so it was disappointing to see the room looking so tired. There was heavy thick black mould all around the bath, particularly bad under the taps. The front part of one of the cupboard units in the bathroom was hanging loose. I was really warm all night and it was impossible to open the windows. Positives were that the room was a good nice with tea and coffee provided, but why the little plastic stirrers and not real spoons? So not eco friendly. On checking out, I passed on my feedback and showed my photos. I was told if I had mentioned it the night before that I could have changed rooms, but had taken very unwell and had to literally rest and lie down from 5pm. The staff were very nice downstairs. The breakfast was cooked to perfection and could not be faulted. Some good, some bad, some downright ugly. So sad to see some of the hotel needing attention.

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Shehrum

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked two rooms with the same specs but it was a huge difference between both and the washrooms had the worst amenities even the bath tubs were broken…some of the staff representatives were very racist and rude and there was a weird smell in the hallways too.

8

Aimee

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, bed was super comfy, room was nice and clean. Bar area and restaurant have been done up really nice. Only negative is the water went cold pretty quickly in shower

10

Rebecca

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, helpful staff

10

David Michael

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room, evening meal and breakfast very good. My only gripe would be the bathroom could have been cleaner.

4

kenneth

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The condition of the bathroom was appalling. The shower controls were broken , could not cool down the water. The floor was treacherous when wet , the door didn't lock and the extractor fan didn't work. The food in the restaurant was quite frankly awful but the staff disappeared before we could challenge them. Sorry not impressed.t

8

Suzanne

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful service. Great food both for dinner and breakfast. Rooms are clean, I had a family room although there was only me, room and bathroom was spacious with a separate closet. Would definitely stay again.

10

Tuck Seng

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

2 adjoining rooms, very spacious, clean and value for money. Vey nice breakfast provided. Seems like there were gun shots on the window before.

8

Owen

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room needs updating but clean. Breakfast very nice and service excellent

10

Christian

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean & comfortable room with an excellent evening meal & breakfast

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, and some have been refurbished. Others feel dated, with reports of noise from corridors, bars or equipment, variable shower performance, limited views, and warm temperatures with no air conditioning.

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Helen

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was lovely and so were the staff. Breakfast was nicer than some of the hotels I’ve stayed in. My one complaint is that lack of sound proofing, when someone walked past my room it sounded like a heard of elephants and anyone talking while walking past it sounded like they were purposely shouting (they may have been but I shouldn’t think they were)

8

Jed

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place and staff however Room 7 faces the extractor fan outlet for the Kitchen which kicks in at 5:30 am I thought there was a plane taking off!

8

Aimee

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, bed was super comfy, room was nice and clean. Bar area and restaurant have been done up really nice. Only negative is the water went cold pretty quickly in shower

8

Dennis

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A nice well run hotel with very modern and comfortable rooms. Plenty of options for food and drink in the hotel and very reasonable prices. Would happily recommend. Only negative was the room allocated had an outlook only a slate roof and nothing else. Makes me wonder whether Expedia only sell the less attractive rooms in golfers.

6

Walter

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast in the morning but the room I stayed in was dated and worn. The bathroom had warped wood from water damage and the shower was the weakest I've ever experienced. However if I needed to stay in Cumnock again I might stay again as it was cheap enough for a bed for the night.

8

Irene

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very basic extremely warm had kitchen noise and smells

10

Tuck Seng

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

2 adjoining rooms, very spacious, clean and value for money. Vey nice breakfast provided. Seems like there were gun shots on the window before.

10

Alister

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, super comfy bed, great shower. Food was really good, staff were all great. My only gripe was the lack of WiFi in my room but hot-spot through my phone solved that. On the whole, a very nice stay and I'll be happy to stay again.

8

Molly

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff here are so nice and accommodating. Check in was easy. The restaurant served very good food! The bedrooms were large with modern bathrooms and the beds were comfortable. Just an FYI…the showers have tubs that are hard for older people to get into and theirs lots of stairs. One elevator goes up to the first floor rooms but there are still stairs to the other rooms. Oh and there’s no A/C but in general, we didn’t need it. There were fans in each room. Overall good stay!

8

Joy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very nice. And on coolnigys there was good air flow. Not sure how it would be on hot evenings. Is air conditioning in hotels future? The streets can be quite noisy on a Saturday night after the bar closes, but the hotel felt safe.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond. There are a few isolated complaints.

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Shehrum

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked two rooms with the same specs but it was a huge difference between both and the washrooms had the worst amenities even the bath tubs were broken…some of the staff representatives were very racist and rude and there was a weird smell in the hallways too.

10

john

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Myself and 2 friends went to watch the open. We stayed at the hotel. We were expecting 3 single beds but we had a double and sofa bed. Having spoken to a lovely lady she came to our rescue with a bed. Thanks

8

walumweya

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed to attend a wedding ,loved breakfast, though the sausages changes, dining area had good music it was vibes . There was mix up with the bedroom reservations at first was shown a double room instead of the suite i booked however this was rectified. loved the suite room 14 as it had privacy and good space . Just didn't like how the toilet flushes it’s awkward and main door doesn't shut properly have to double check as few occasion room left open thinking was shut, probably needs oil or something . luckily it was the only room on the top floor and very private but can be a security problem , forgot to mention on checkout. I Booked a standard family room for my friends however was shown a double room room 11 which was misleading this may be an Expedia issue either way staff offered to put in a sofa bed as i had the receipts. Overall staff was very exceptional my friends and i were stranded at New cumnock due to lack of cabs that the hotel was willing to get bar staff to pick us up which was above and beyond very greatful thank so much as just shows they are kind hearted. Wish it was nearer as I would come back to New Cumnock it was a vibe 😎

10

Stuart

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with helpful friendly staff and great service. Great food will certainly be staying again.

8

Joe

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly. Food excellent.

10

Mark

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Faultless hotel with excellent staff and a decent breakfast...Spacious clean and well worth the stay...

10

Paul

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good room, very good staff and a lovely breakfast.

8

hylton

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The young lady who was doing everything was absolutely amazing. She checked me on the evening and served me breakfast the next morning. She was absolutely what every hotel wants.

10

Alison

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, stylish and comfortable, great staff, so welcoming and helpful.

10

Robert

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had recently been refurbished and may also have been an upgrade (ask for room numbers 10-16). Facilities and decor were excellent, with a walk-in shower, comfortable bed and free parking. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel but the restaurant was very busy. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was of a good standard. Staff were friendly and professional so we would have no hesitation in recommending the Royal Hotel.

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Location

Convenient for Dumfries House and local work, but several reviews mention weekend street or bar noise. Nearby sit-down dining options appear limited.

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C. Lesley

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bit noisy around the Square on Friday night. Not something the Hotel can control though!

8

Tracy

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant overnight stay conveniently located to a show we attended at Dumfries House

10

Alexander

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

enjoyed my brief visit to Cumnock for a concert

10

COLIN

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideal place to stay working nearby.

10

Scott

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for working away

8

Lynne

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean staff very attentive Altgough there is no where to go for a sit down meal around the area. we sat in the hotel for a meal and a few drinks as was good Only problem we had was the noise from the neighbouring bar at the end if the night as people was waiting for taxi's and a lot of chattering .but all in all it was a good and friendly hotel and would probably stay again

8

Joy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very nice. And on coolnigys there was good air flow. Not sure how it would be on hot evenings. Is air conditioning in hotels future? The streets can be quite noisy on a Saturday night after the bar closes, but the hotel felt safe.

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Dining

Breakfast and dinners are widely praised for quality, and the on-site restaurant is busy. There are occasional criticisms.

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Stuart

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with helpful friendly staff and great service. Great food will certainly be staying again.

10

David Michael

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room, evening meal and breakfast very good. My only gripe would be the bathroom could have been cleaner.

8

Joe

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly. Food excellent.

4

kenneth

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The condition of the bathroom was appalling. The shower controls were broken , could not cool down the water. The floor was treacherous when wet , the door didn't lock and the extractor fan didn't work. The food in the restaurant was quite frankly awful but the staff disappeared before we could challenge them. Sorry not impressed.t

8

Suzanne

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful service. Great food both for dinner and breakfast. Rooms are clean, I had a family room although there was only me, room and bathroom was spacious with a separate closet. Would definitely stay again.

6

Walter

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast in the morning but the room I stayed in was dated and worn. The bathroom had warped wood from water damage and the shower was the weakest I've ever experienced. However if I needed to stay in Cumnock again I might stay again as it was cheap enough for a bed for the night.

10

Paul

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good room, very good staff and a lovely breakfast.

10

Christian

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean & comfortable room with an excellent evening meal & breakfast

10

Karen

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are friendly and kind,, the food was lovely,,, the atmosphere was good and the bed mega comfy

10

Robert

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had recently been refurbished and may also have been an upgrade (ask for room numbers 10-16). Facilities and decor were excellent, with a walk-in shower, comfortable bed and free parking. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel but the restaurant was very busy. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was of a good standard. Staff were friendly and professional so we would have no hesitation in recommending the Royal Hotel.

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1 $113	2 $113	3 $125	4 $125	5 $173	6 $191	7 $197
8 $113	9 $115	10 $113	11 $114	12 $181	13 $217	14 $116
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22 $116	23 $120	24 $115	25 $121	26 $114	27 $193	28 $231
29 $120	30 $121

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