The Royal Hotel Tain
US$130
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$130
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Royal Hotel Tain average US$91 in the cheapest month (December) and US$158 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$99 |
| February | US$117 |
| March | US$134 |
| April | US$138 |
| May | US$148 |
| June | US$154 |
| July | US$156 |
| August | US$158 |
| September | US$130 |
| October | US$125 |
| November | US$103 |
| December | US$91 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$158)
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About this property
Stay next to a golf course with a restaurant, banquet facilities, and complimentary breakfast in Tain, Scotland.
Location
Located in Tain, The Royal Hotel Tain is next to a golf course. Tain Through Time and Tarbat Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tain Golf Course and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Invergordon Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
Parking
Restaurant
Business centre
Room service
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Guest reviews
8
Very good
Based on 532 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
34%
Couple
50%
Group
15%
What guests think
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Reviews of The Royal Hotel Tain describe a friendly, characterful old building with generally welcoming staff and good breakfasts, but also many signs of age, from dated decor and maintenance issues to occasional cleanliness lapses and inconsistent Wi-Fi or TVs.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Royal Hotel Tain describe a friendly, characterful old building with generally welcoming staff and good breakfasts, but also many signs of age, from dated decor and maintenance issues to occasional cleanliness lapses and inconsistent Wi-Fi or TVs.
Many guests note very spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Its central Tain location suits walkers, whisky tours, and NC500 stopovers. Best for travellers who prioritise space and location over modern finishes.
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Facilities
Guests mention ample parking and a pleasant bar/lounge with a notable whisky selection. A few note limited atmosphere in the bar.
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10
Bryan
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
8
scott
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
NEIL
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
David
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
2
Dave
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Its got parking is the only positive. A once beautiful building left to rot. The staff they had tried his best but wanted a lot of help. Wallpaper hanging off walls, musty smell, avoid at all costs.
Its got parking is the only positive. A once beautiful building left to rot. The staff they had tried his best but wanted a lot of help. Wallpaper hanging off walls, musty smell, avoid at all costs.
10
karl
26 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
property was a little tired in some areas.bed room was good shower was good .breakfast had a good choice .bar nice good value for hotels around that area
property was a little tired in some areas.bed room was good shower was good .breakfast had a good choice .bar nice good value for hotels around that area
8
Mark
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good service and food, good bar area, staff very helpful and friendly made you feel welcome.
Very good service and food, good bar area, staff very helpful and friendly made you feel welcome.
10
Kenneth
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was comfortable and a large comfy bed, nice en suite, the food was excellent big enough portions. Nice comfy settees in lounge . The manager was very pleasant and always had time for a chat. Would definitely stay here again .
The room was comfortable and a large comfy bed, nice en suite, the food was excellent big enough portions. Nice comfy settees in lounge . The manager was very pleasant and always had time for a chat. Would definitely stay here again .
10
Richard
3 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing rooms, lots of character. Well appointed bar, and good food.
Amazing rooms, lots of character. Well appointed bar, and good food.
10
Jeanne
25 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would be nice if they had some music in ther bar area.
Would be nice if they had some music in ther bar area.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms clean, while others reported grubby or dusty areas, damp or musty smells, peeling wallpaper, and dirty bathrooms.
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10
Bryan
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
8
Suzanne
10 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A large clean room that was the first good mattress on our trip. We would definitely book again.
A large clean room that was the first good mattress on our trip. We would definitely book again.
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James
14 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I don’t think it deserve on Expedia list. It’s too dirty!
I don’t think it deserve on Expedia list. It’s too dirty!
8
Michael
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay was comfortable and friendly. The food was of a good standard. The room was clean and functional but a little dated in style. The Wifi was adequate most of the time, however it was not available everywhere in the room, only worked in one particular spot. Housekeeping was available every day. The staff was small but friendly and accommodating. All in all a good stay.
My stay was comfortable and friendly. The food was of a good standard. The room was clean and functional but a little dated in style. The Wifi was adequate most of the time, however it was not available everywhere in the room, only worked in one particular spot. Housekeeping was available every day. The staff was small but friendly and accommodating. All in all a good stay.
4
Deborah
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!!!
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!!!
2
David
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Nick
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was nice and clean a old building with nice interior however the rooms need a bit of modernising but that being said I would stay there again no problem and the food and service was excellent
Hotel was nice and clean a old building with nice interior however the rooms need a bit of modernising but that being said I would stay there again no problem and the food and service was excellent
4
Jack
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very sad hotel. Super dated, grubby, I was ill from my evening meal, one member of safe, weird music for dinner and breakfast, place smelt like it was rotting in front of me.
It was a very sad hotel. Super dated, grubby, I was ill from my evening meal, one member of safe, weird music for dinner and breakfast, place smelt like it was rotting in front of me.
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David
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty rooms, tv’s done work, windows held open but cut of pieces of wood/timber. Dirty bathroom’s and a shower that does not work! If knew how to ask for a refund I would. Loud and nosey guests all night long with no night manager to contact
Dirty rooms, tv’s done work, windows held open but cut of pieces of wood/timber. Dirty bathroom’s and a shower that does not work! If knew how to ask for a refund I would. Loud and nosey guests all night long with no night manager to contact
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Laura
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and comfortable but a bit outdated. The room had an enormous window and the blind, when pulled down was ill fitting so the light woke us up at 5am. The TV didn't work which was disappointing. The hotel was generally dusty and needed some TLC. However, dinner and breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. and helpful.
The room was spacious and comfortable but a bit outdated. The room had an enormous window and the blind, when pulled down was ill fitting so the light woke us up at 5am. The TV didn't work which was disappointing. The hotel was generally dusty and needed some TLC. However, dinner and breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. and helpful.
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Rooms
Rooms are often very spacious and beds comfortable, but decor is dated. Several reports cite maintenance issues (blinds, showers, TVs) and patchy in-room Wi-Fi.
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Kenneth
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a pleasant stay. There are a few simple things to improve on but it is an old building and it may not always be straightforward. Wi-Fi was strangely weak even though there was a router outside my room. Only slight issue was whilst the welcome was friendly there was little information given out on matters such as WiFi codes and breakfast times. I would happily stay again just for the fantastic fried breakfast.
I had a pleasant stay. There are a few simple things to improve on but it is an old building and it may not always be straightforward. Wi-Fi was strangely weak even though there was a router outside my room. Only slight issue was whilst the welcome was friendly there was little information given out on matters such as WiFi codes and breakfast times. I would happily stay again just for the fantastic fried breakfast.
8
Michael
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay was comfortable and friendly. The food was of a good standard. The room was clean and functional but a little dated in style. The Wifi was adequate most of the time, however it was not available everywhere in the room, only worked in one particular spot. Housekeeping was available every day. The staff was small but friendly and accommodating. All in all a good stay.
My stay was comfortable and friendly. The food was of a good standard. The room was clean and functional but a little dated in style. The Wifi was adequate most of the time, however it was not available everywhere in the room, only worked in one particular spot. Housekeeping was available every day. The staff was small but friendly and accommodating. All in all a good stay.
6
David
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
WE were overcharged on bar drinks on the first evening. The issue we tried to resolve with the staff, but they refused to accept, paid a £7 refund which ultimately reduced the Bill from £85.00 down to £70. after discussions. The drinks we had however, base don the individual drinks price could not be added up to £70.00. Consequently we used an alternative outside bar for an evenings drink. Additionally, room 19 had no bathroom mirror. The only mirror was the other side of the room. The television in the room was not connected nor had a coaxial cable to connect it so it could not be used. It was also a small television and not the standard 32" TV one would expect. We will not use this hotel in future.
WE were overcharged on bar drinks on the first evening. The issue we tried to resolve with the staff, but they refused to accept, paid a £7 refund which ultimately reduced the Bill from £85.00 down to £70. after discussions. The drinks we had however, base don the individual drinks price could not be added up to £70.00. Consequently we used an alternative outside bar for an evenings drink. Additionally, room 19 had no bathroom mirror. The only mirror was the other side of the room. The television in the room was not connected nor had a coaxial cable to connect it so it could not be used. It was also a small television and not the standard 32" TV one would expect. We will not use this hotel in future.
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Mark
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly and breakfast was good. The property is looking tired in urgent need of refurbishment. We stayed in room 24, the curtains didn’t cover the full width of the window, wallpaper was hanging off the wall, the electric radiator in the bathroom had insulation tape wrapped around the connection, tape was along the top of the bath side panel, the tv is positioned at 90 degrees to the bed which is not ideal for viewing, one bedside light kept flickering.
Staff very friendly and breakfast was good. The property is looking tired in urgent need of refurbishment. We stayed in room 24, the curtains didn’t cover the full width of the window, wallpaper was hanging off the wall, the electric radiator in the bathroom had insulation tape wrapped around the connection, tape was along the top of the bath side panel, the tv is positioned at 90 degrees to the bed which is not ideal for viewing, one bedside light kept flickering.
8
Tinu
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I have to say that I was a bit dubious of my upcoming stay here after reading so many negative reviews. We really enjoyed our one night stay here. We were in such a huge room which felt so incredibly spacious. The staff were friendly and worked really hard to ensure that guests enjoyed their stay. Yes there could be some decor improvement as a little dated or worn but none of this really impacted our stay. The breakfast was nice and the staff were accommodating with any additional request.
I have to say that I was a bit dubious of my upcoming stay here after reading so many negative reviews. We really enjoyed our one night stay here. We were in such a huge room which felt so incredibly spacious. The staff were friendly and worked really hard to ensure that guests enjoyed their stay. Yes there could be some decor improvement as a little dated or worn but none of this really impacted our stay. The breakfast was nice and the staff were accommodating with any additional request.
10
matt
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great overnight stay, very comfortable bed, a great breakfast. The room was comfortable and spacious/ I will be staying here again that's for certain
Great overnight stay, very comfortable bed, a great breakfast. The room was comfortable and spacious/ I will be staying here again that's for certain
10
Ian
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Penelope J
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Abigail
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - room was spacious & clean. Good dinner & breakfast, lovely friendly service
Great stay - room was spacious & clean. Good dinner & breakfast, lovely friendly service
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Laura
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and comfortable but a bit outdated. The room had an enormous window and the blind, when pulled down was ill fitting so the light woke us up at 5am. The TV didn't work which was disappointing. The hotel was generally dusty and needed some TLC. However, dinner and breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. and helpful.
The room was spacious and comfortable but a bit outdated. The room had an enormous window and the blind, when pulled down was ill fitting so the light woke us up at 5am. The TV didn't work which was disappointing. The hotel was generally dusty and needed some TLC. However, dinner and breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. and helpful.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with a hands-on manager. Occasional issues include billing disputes, minimal staffing at times, and limited information at check-in.
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David
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
WE were overcharged on bar drinks on the first evening. The issue we tried to resolve with the staff, but they refused to accept, paid a £7 refund which ultimately reduced the Bill from £85.00 down to £70. after discussions. The drinks we had however, base don the individual drinks price could not be added up to £70.00. Consequently we used an alternative outside bar for an evenings drink. Additionally, room 19 had no bathroom mirror. The only mirror was the other side of the room. The television in the room was not connected nor had a coaxial cable to connect it so it could not be used. It was also a small television and not the standard 32" TV one would expect. We will not use this hotel in future.
WE were overcharged on bar drinks on the first evening. The issue we tried to resolve with the staff, but they refused to accept, paid a £7 refund which ultimately reduced the Bill from £85.00 down to £70. after discussions. The drinks we had however, base don the individual drinks price could not be added up to £70.00. Consequently we used an alternative outside bar for an evenings drink. Additionally, room 19 had no bathroom mirror. The only mirror was the other side of the room. The television in the room was not connected nor had a coaxial cable to connect it so it could not be used. It was also a small television and not the standard 32" TV one would expect. We will not use this hotel in future.
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Michael
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was outstanding! This hotel has a lot of vintage character like you would expect in a rural village.
Staff was outstanding! This hotel has a lot of vintage character like you would expect in a rural village.
10
Chelsea
22 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My family and I really enjoyed the old school feel of this hotel, and the fact that it is family owned and operated. It’s a real treat to have such wonderful hospitality, and owners who care about going the extra mile. We arrived late and all the restaurants were closed; the owner helped us order food. We are three (two adults and a 6-year-old); the owner didn’t hesitate to supply us with a rollaway bed. My daughter had a wonderful time chatting with the family and their daughter, and overall we really appreciated the realness of this experience - so much so that I’m leaving a review, which I never do! This was a lovely little town with everything in walking distance. One word of caution: if you’re the type of traveller that like chain hotels and everything being brand-new, this isn’t the place for you. It’s old and has character! It’s clean and welcoming, just shows its age. I hope we can come back one day!
My family and I really enjoyed the old school feel of this hotel, and the fact that it is family owned and operated. It’s a real treat to have such wonderful hospitality, and owners who care about going the extra mile. We arrived late and all the restaurants were closed; the owner helped us order food. We are three (two adults and a 6-year-old); the owner didn’t hesitate to supply us with a rollaway bed. My daughter had a wonderful time chatting with the family and their daughter, and overall we really appreciated the realness of this experience - so much so that I’m leaving a review, which I never do! This was a lovely little town with everything in walking distance. One word of caution: if you’re the type of traveller that like chain hotels and everything being brand-new, this isn’t the place for you. It’s old and has character! It’s clean and welcoming, just shows its age. I hope we can come back one day!
10
Alastair McConkey
18 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The people who run the hotel are just great
The people who run the hotel are just great
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Sallyanne
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very friendly and good excellent. Very helpful and allowed early check in.
Staff very friendly and good excellent. Very helpful and allowed early check in.
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Mark
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good service and food, good bar area, staff very helpful and friendly made you feel welcome.
Very good service and food, good bar area, staff very helpful and friendly made you feel welcome.
8
Tracy
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I found the hotel good but agree with past reviews it does need money investing in it. Our room was massive with 4 poster bed and balcony. We ate in the restaurant and the fish and chips were top notch. But best of all was the service received from Jim the man who’s seems to run the hotel all on his own. He made us feel like we were staying in a 5 star hotel. We would definitely stay here again.
I found the hotel good but agree with past reviews it does need money investing in it. Our room was massive with 4 poster bed and balcony. We ate in the restaurant and the fish and chips were top notch. But best of all was the service received from Jim the man who’s seems to run the hotel all on his own. He made us feel like we were staying in a 5 star hotel. We would definitely stay here again.
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John
26 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A gem of an older hotel, and excellent staff.
A gem of an older hotel, and excellent staff.
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David
4 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel beat my expectations, for the price paid it was excellent value. Great service, clean, comfortable and spacious room and really nice breakfast.
This hotel beat my expectations, for the price paid it was excellent value. Great service, clean, comfortable and spacious room and really nice breakfast.
8
DAVID
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great staff and service
great staff and service
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Location
Central location in Tain, walkable to town amenities and convenient for whisky tours and NC500 stopovers.
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Cathie
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast. Very convenient location. Friendly and easy to book
Lovely breakfast. Very convenient location. Friendly and easy to book
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Bryan
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
Very nice hotel in the middle of Tain. Staff was excellent. The rooms were spacious and clean. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning with a cup of joe and a freshly baked meat pie and watch the city come alive. Lots to do and the whisky tours were close by.
8
Christopher
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Like: central to town, friendly & helpful staff, good rooms.
Like: central to town, friendly & helpful staff, good rooms.
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NEIL
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
JASON
13 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
For a cheaper property, I really enjoyed this place. The room was spacious. The staff were very friendly and polite. As a stopover for me on the NC500, it was perfect and I enjoyed my two nights here.
For a cheaper property, I really enjoyed this place. The room was spacious. The staff were very friendly and polite. As a stopover for me on the NC500, it was perfect and I enjoyed my two nights here.
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David
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Chelsea
22 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My family and I really enjoyed the old school feel of this hotel, and the fact that it is family owned and operated. It’s a real treat to have such wonderful hospitality, and owners who care about going the extra mile. We arrived late and all the restaurants were closed; the owner helped us order food. We are three (two adults and a 6-year-old); the owner didn’t hesitate to supply us with a rollaway bed. My daughter had a wonderful time chatting with the family and their daughter, and overall we really appreciated the realness of this experience - so much so that I’m leaving a review, which I never do! This was a lovely little town with everything in walking distance. One word of caution: if you’re the type of traveller that like chain hotels and everything being brand-new, this isn’t the place for you. It’s old and has character! It’s clean and welcoming, just shows its age. I hope we can come back one day!
My family and I really enjoyed the old school feel of this hotel, and the fact that it is family owned and operated. It’s a real treat to have such wonderful hospitality, and owners who care about going the extra mile. We arrived late and all the restaurants were closed; the owner helped us order food. We are three (two adults and a 6-year-old); the owner didn’t hesitate to supply us with a rollaway bed. My daughter had a wonderful time chatting with the family and their daughter, and overall we really appreciated the realness of this experience - so much so that I’m leaving a review, which I never do! This was a lovely little town with everything in walking distance. One word of caution: if you’re the type of traveller that like chain hotels and everything being brand-new, this isn’t the place for you. It’s old and has character! It’s clean and welcoming, just shows its age. I hope we can come back one day!
10
Robina
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Run by a lovely family. This hotel is right on the John o’Groats trail (and in the centre of Tain) and provided a very comfortable nights stay after a long days walk. I noticed it also provides /thinks of the details that not all hotels (along the trail) do…. Bottled water, big pack of shortbread, giant tv (not the tiny wee ones you often get on the wall), alarm clock, in shower mat….
Run by a lovely family. This hotel is right on the John o’Groats trail (and in the centre of Tain) and provided a very comfortable nights stay after a long days walk. I noticed it also provides /thinks of the details that not all hotels (along the trail) do…. Bottled water, big pack of shortbread, giant tv (not the tiny wee ones you often get on the wall), alarm clock, in shower mat….
10
Carl
7 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was great. Room was a clean place to stay. Great location to view the east shore of Scotland.
The staff was great. Room was a clean place to stay. Great location to view the east shore of Scotland.
10
Alka
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
great property,nice location,the staff is great in hospiatlity,we were well looked after,really enjoyed the stay.
great property,nice location,the staff is great in hospiatlity,we were well looked after,really enjoyed the stay.
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Dining
Breakfast and meals are frequently praised for quality, choice, and generous portions. However, some reviews report mediocre breakfast or isolated issues with dinner/food hygiene.
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Thomas
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
well equipped room and excellent breakfast.
well equipped room and excellent breakfast.
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David
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was excellent. Breakfast was superb.
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was excellent. Breakfast was superb.
8
Kenneth
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a pleasant stay. There are a few simple things to improve on but it is an old building and it may not always be straightforward. Wi-Fi was strangely weak even though there was a router outside my room. Only slight issue was whilst the welcome was friendly there was little information given out on matters such as WiFi codes and breakfast times. I would happily stay again just for the fantastic fried breakfast.
I had a pleasant stay. There are a few simple things to improve on but it is an old building and it may not always be straightforward. Wi-Fi was strangely weak even though there was a router outside my room. Only slight issue was whilst the welcome was friendly there was little information given out on matters such as WiFi codes and breakfast times. I would happily stay again just for the fantastic fried breakfast.
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kathryn
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stop off point with a good breakfast
Great stop off point with a good breakfast
4
Jack
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very sad hotel. Super dated, grubby, I was ill from my evening meal, one member of safe, weird music for dinner and breakfast, place smelt like it was rotting in front of me.
It was a very sad hotel. Super dated, grubby, I was ill from my evening meal, one member of safe, weird music for dinner and breakfast, place smelt like it was rotting in front of me.
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Tracy
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I found the hotel good but agree with past reviews it does need money investing in it. Our room was massive with 4 poster bed and balcony. We ate in the restaurant and the fish and chips were top notch. But best of all was the service received from Jim the man who’s seems to run the hotel all on his own. He made us feel like we were staying in a 5 star hotel. We would definitely stay here again.
I found the hotel good but agree with past reviews it does need money investing in it. Our room was massive with 4 poster bed and balcony. We ate in the restaurant and the fish and chips were top notch. But best of all was the service received from Jim the man who’s seems to run the hotel all on his own. He made us feel like we were staying in a 5 star hotel. We would definitely stay here again.
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Karen
14 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Grand old dame this hotel just a bit tired. Food portions enormous and very pleasant and friendly staff. Good value for money.
Grand old dame this hotel just a bit tired. Food portions enormous and very pleasant and friendly staff. Good value for money.
10
Abigail
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - room was spacious & clean. Good dinner & breakfast, lovely friendly service
Great stay - room was spacious & clean. Good dinner & breakfast, lovely friendly service
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Gaila
23 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tracey
23 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming host, lovely old hotel Only stayed 1 night and it was good for the money. Comfortable bed, good bathroom Excellent breakfast spread, never seen such a good range of cereals and fruit at breakfast I don’t have cooked but from what I could see everyone seemed happy with the cooked breakfast
Welcoming host, lovely old hotel Only stayed 1 night and it was good for the money. Comfortable bed, good bathroom Excellent breakfast spread, never seen such a good range of cereals and fruit at breakfast I don’t have cooked but from what I could see everyone seemed happy with the cooked breakfast
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David
2 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Decent hotel, bed was comfortable and there was no shortage of drinks to choose from at the bar! Some areas do need some TLC as the building is showing its age. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic with so much choice.
Decent hotel, bed was comfortable and there was no shortage of drinks to choose from at the bar! Some areas do need some TLC as the building is showing its age. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic with so much choice.
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Cedric
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Very historical hotel in excellent shape. A must stay
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Very historical hotel in excellent shape. A must stay
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Jan
24 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
+ the old part of the hotel is very charming + Nice breakfast. Large selection of cooked breakfast + I walking distance from Glenmorangie distillery - a bit noisy from the street. - the restaurant closes early
+ the old part of the hotel is very charming + Nice breakfast. Large selection of cooked breakfast + I walking distance from Glenmorangie distillery - a bit noisy from the street. - the restaurant closes early
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Mark
14 Jul 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
DO NOT STAY HERE, We had to leave after 1 night due to huge bed bugs, the whole hotel should be closed and forced to clean, renew fittings a d be reinspected before any one can stay there. DO NOT STAY THERE.
DO NOT STAY HERE, We had to leave after 1 night due to huge bed bugs, the whole hotel should be closed and forced to clean, renew fittings a d be reinspected before any one can stay there. DO NOT STAY THERE.
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david
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Scottish breakfast, and lots of selection for biffer
Great Scottish breakfast, and lots of selection for biffer
Property policies
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From 14:00 to 23:00
Before 11:30
FAQs about The Royal Hotel Tain
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is offered, although serving hours are not specified.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:00, and check-out is at 11:30.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, although specific details about elevators and room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Tain, next to a golf course, with cultural highlights such as Tain Through Time and Tarbat Discovery Centre nearby. It is also close to Invergordon Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are allowed to stay at the property, with no specified minimum age for staying for free.
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