The Royal Guesthouse
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$127
/ night
About this property
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Royal Guesthouse in Dingwall, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Dingwall Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Dingwall Leisure Centre. This bed & breakfast is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Inverness Castle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tulloch Castle.
What's nearby
Dingwall Museum(0.1 miles)
Dingwall Leisure Centre(0.5 miles)
Tulloch Castle(1.1 miles)
Blackmuir Wood(2.9 miles)
Loch Ussie(4.4 miles)
Eagle Stone(4.6 miles)
Castle Leod(4.7 miles)
Upper Pump Room(4.9 miles)
Strathpeffer Pavilion(4.9 miles)
Strathpeffer Pump Room(4.9 miles)
Highland Museum of Childhood(5.9 miles)
Fyrish Monument(6.3 miles)
Glen Ord Distillery(6.6 miles)
Tore Art Gallery(6.9 miles)
Falls of Rogie(7.9 miles)
The nearest major airport is Inverness (INV)(20.9 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Multilingual Staff
Fishing
Bird Watching
Luggage Storage
Free Breakfast
Location
High Street, Dingwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dingwall Museum (0.1 miles)
Dingwall Leisure Centre (0.5 miles)
Tulloch Castle (1.1 miles)
Blackmuir Wood (2.9 miles)
Loch Ussie (4.4 miles)
Eagle Stone (4.6 miles)
Guest reviews
6.1
Pleasant
Based on 366 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
26%
Couple
23%
Family
22%
Group
19%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of Royal Hotel describe a budget, centrally located property undergoing significant renovation, with inconsistent standards: some freshly updated, simple rooms and friendly staff, but frequent reports of hard-to-find check-in, maintenance problems (especially hot water), and cleanliness concerns.
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What guests think
Reviews of Royal Hotel describe a budget, centrally located property undergoing significant renovation, with inconsistent standards: some freshly updated, simple rooms and friendly staff, but frequent reports of hard-to-find check-in, maintenance problems (especially hot water), and cleanliness concerns.
Several reviews noted no lift with many stairs, occasional noise from the bar downstairs, and disruptive fire alarms at night. Breakfast is generally a basic continental and often served at a nearby sister hotel; Wi-Fi and TV reception can be unreliable. Expect very simple, low-cost lodging with variable quality.
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Facilities
Undergoing extensive renovation with limited on-site amenities; signage is minimal and check-in is commonly handled at the nearby Waverley Inn. There is no lift and many stairs, and a few reviews reported nighttime fire alarms.
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Derek
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
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Patti
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First off-the staff is very lovely and friendly. We stayed 2 nights -the first night in room 6 we had an issue with the shower, it was scalding hot-when we advised staff in the morning, we were moved to room 30-our second room was fully renovated and everything worked just fine. Wifi was spotty, and we were a bit concerned with security as the front door was unlocked and accessible to the street. The hotel is under major renovation. It is well located and again, the staff couldn’t have been lovelier
First off-the staff is very lovely and friendly. We stayed 2 nights -the first night in room 6 we had an issue with the shower, it was scalding hot-when we advised staff in the morning, we were moved to room 30-our second room was fully renovated and everything worked just fine. Wifi was spotty, and we were a bit concerned with security as the front door was unlocked and accessible to the street. The hotel is under major renovation. It is well located and again, the staff couldn’t have been lovelier
8
Amy
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reception was in another building and was hard to find, if it was not for the police happening to stop us we wouldn’t have known where to check in. The hotel it self was above a bar so you had to go up a lot of flights of stairs, which was fine for us only staying a night, but keep this in mind as there is not any lifts. The guy waiting at reception for us was lovely and showed us to our room. We had to leave quite early in the morning so did not get to experience the breakfast. Overall handy and convenient place to stay to rest.
Reception was in another building and was hard to find, if it was not for the police happening to stop us we wouldn’t have known where to check in. The hotel it self was above a bar so you had to go up a lot of flights of stairs, which was fine for us only staying a night, but keep this in mind as there is not any lifts. The guy waiting at reception for us was lovely and showed us to our room. We had to leave quite early in the morning so did not get to experience the breakfast. Overall handy and convenient place to stay to rest.
4
Elizabeth
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They are trying to get this hotel better but it is lacking in simple things. No bulbs in the bedside lamps. Can’t reach a socket for one of them or the kettle. No hooks for towels. No wardrobe. No bin only a bin liner. Window won’t open. No cups or teaspoon. Had to ask. 2 flights of stairs and no lift.
They are trying to get this hotel better but it is lacking in simple things. No bulbs in the bedside lamps. Can’t reach a socket for one of them or the kettle. No hooks for towels. No wardrobe. No bin only a bin liner. Window won’t open. No cups or teaspoon. Had to ask. 2 flights of stairs and no lift.
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christopher
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
could do with a lift as we were on the third floor and there must have been over 60 !!! stairs a couple of places no hand rail ! I appreciate the building was being done up ,but the window was nailed~up and could nt be opened but the wind around the gaps in the frame kept the room cold . ROOM 340 [i think } very end of corridor.Well decorated room but COLD.
could do with a lift as we were on the third floor and there must have been over 60 !!! stairs a couple of places no hand rail ! I appreciate the building was being done up ,but the window was nailed~up and could nt be opened but the wind around the gaps in the frame kept the room cold . ROOM 340 [i think } very end of corridor.Well decorated room but COLD.
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Daniel
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It took me a few trips round the block to find. Once I did, I had to find somewhere to park as was difficult to identify where the entrance was! The three shops underneath were closed down and the actual entrance looked to be for a snooker club (also closed). There was no one on reception, saw a cleaner & she told to me to ring a number. Once I spoke to him, I had to go to the ‘other’ Waverley Lodge to get the key and this is where the parking was and breakfast. Upon entering the small room, I was greeted by a squashed blue-bottle on the window. A few bits of rubbish on the floor as well as hairs in the sink and a questionable stain on the pillow. No hot water in shower! No one around to mention these issues to.
It took me a few trips round the block to find. Once I did, I had to find somewhere to park as was difficult to identify where the entrance was! The three shops underneath were closed down and the actual entrance looked to be for a snooker club (also closed). There was no one on reception, saw a cleaner & she told to me to ring a number. Once I spoke to him, I had to go to the ‘other’ Waverley Lodge to get the key and this is where the parking was and breakfast. Upon entering the small room, I was greeted by a squashed blue-bottle on the window. A few bits of rubbish on the floor as well as hairs in the sink and a questionable stain on the pillow. No hot water in shower! No one around to mention these issues to.
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Malcolm
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No info on key pick up from different hotel. Pillowcase dirty. Light in bathroom black! Shower very poor as water was a trickle. Bathroom smells of dampness. No hand towels. Fire alarm went off at 5.20am no staff on site. I went to other hotel to inform them. Obvious H&S issue. Alarm was SD in room 38.
No info on key pick up from different hotel. Pillowcase dirty. Light in bathroom black! Shower very poor as water was a trickle. Bathroom smells of dampness. No hand towels. Fire alarm went off at 5.20am no staff on site. I went to other hotel to inform them. Obvious H&S issue. Alarm was SD in room 38.
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Corey
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is in the process of being renovated. Our room was good; bathroom and shower were newly renovated. The only complaint is that it needs some exterior signage so people know where it is and some signs for where to go to check in.
Hotel is in the process of being renovated. Our room was good; bathroom and shower were newly renovated. The only complaint is that it needs some exterior signage so people know where it is and some signs for where to go to check in.
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Rafi
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was difficult. No name board outside people around not aware this Guesthouse. No one to answer the phone and no reply to e mail. Not a great experience.
Check in was difficult. No name board outside people around not aware this Guesthouse. No one to answer the phone and no reply to e mail. Not a great experience.
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Alistair
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was heavily into refurbishment. Had to go to a differant hotel to check in. Room was small but clean but no reception on TV, catch up TV would freeze with error signal. Could not contact reception at other hotel on phone. Could not connect to wifi. Breakfast was at other hotel. Unfortunately not worth the cost.
Property was heavily into refurbishment. Had to go to a differant hotel to check in. Room was small but clean but no reception on TV, catch up TV would freeze with error signal. Could not contact reception at other hotel on phone. Could not connect to wifi. Breakfast was at other hotel. Unfortunately not worth the cost.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness and maintenance are a recurring weak point: multiple reviews cite dirty rooms and bathrooms, damp or mould, stained linen, and rubbish left by previous guests. A few guests did find newly cleaned or tidy rooms.
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Sharon
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room, although just renovated, never had a chair, side table, trash can or a working tv. The room could have been vacuumed first, but wasn’t, so the carpet was dirty. The linen had stains, the towels were frayed,and the window was painted shut. Couldn’t get hold of the manager after we checked in, so for 2 nights it was uncomfortable. Even the foyer and 3 flights of stairs were dirty. I would not stay there, or recommend it to anyone.
The room, although just renovated, never had a chair, side table, trash can or a working tv. The room could have been vacuumed first, but wasn’t, so the carpet was dirty. The linen had stains, the towels were frayed,and the window was painted shut. Couldn’t get hold of the manager after we checked in, so for 2 nights it was uncomfortable. Even the foyer and 3 flights of stairs were dirty. I would not stay there, or recommend it to anyone.
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April
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The manager was helpful and they are obviously trying to upgrade the property. They were renovating while we were there. The problem for us is our room was unfinished with broken lights without coversand dirty ripped carpet but the room had been painted. They should only pur people in finished rooms. They had a nice breakfast area.
The manager was helpful and they are obviously trying to upgrade the property. They were renovating while we were there. The problem for us is our room was unfinished with broken lights without coversand dirty ripped carpet but the room had been painted. They should only pur people in finished rooms. They had a nice breakfast area.
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Colin
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room hadn't been cleaned, excrement in toilet. Windows were painted shut. No staff there to check in, no tea or coffee in the room had to walk to Waverley inn to get room key. After complaining, we were moved to the Waverley inn. The room there was acceptable! Dont book this hotel.
The room hadn't been cleaned, excrement in toilet. Windows were painted shut. No staff there to check in, no tea or coffee in the room had to walk to Waverley inn to get room key. After complaining, we were moved to the Waverley inn. The room there was acceptable! Dont book this hotel.
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Susan
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfectly adequate for my purposes. Room was pretty clean - particularly the bed linen and the bathroom were immaculate. Service from the staff was excellent - very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. If you’re looking for budget accommodation this is ideal.
Perfectly adequate for my purposes. Room was pretty clean - particularly the bed linen and the bathroom were immaculate. Service from the staff was excellent - very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. If you’re looking for budget accommodation this is ideal.
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Anne
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It started with zero directions on how to get there and then when we did manage to find it. Our room was moldy, shower had open drain. Hallway smoke detectors had bright green light all night and went off after midnight. One cup provided in room was filthy. Coffee pot. No mugs. No soap. Curtain falling off. WiFi unreliable. Could hear our neighbors using their restroom. Open vents in walls. Not hoovered very well. I understand budget hotels, but this was something else. I never leave bad reviews, but I didn’t sleep well in this hotel. It was hands down the worst I’ve ever stayed in. It should be closed till they finish renovations or charge about half the price. I mean. Just. Wow.
It started with zero directions on how to get there and then when we did manage to find it. Our room was moldy, shower had open drain. Hallway smoke detectors had bright green light all night and went off after midnight. One cup provided in room was filthy. Coffee pot. No mugs. No soap. Curtain falling off. WiFi unreliable. Could hear our neighbors using their restroom. Open vents in walls. Not hoovered very well. I understand budget hotels, but this was something else. I never leave bad reviews, but I didn’t sleep well in this hotel. It was hands down the worst I’ve ever stayed in. It should be closed till they finish renovations or charge about half the price. I mean. Just. Wow.
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Sebastian
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty walls, old rooms supposed to be new, reception was hard to find
Dirty walls, old rooms supposed to be new, reception was hard to find
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Shaun
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in a terrible state of repair. It looked like a squat for junkies. The room hadnt been cleaned, bed wasn't made, pillows on floor, urine on toilet seat, part of window missing, vomit on glass of different window, used glasses and cups, black rubbish bags outside door, wrappers on floor, every surface had a layer of dust, smell of damp was over powering. The receptionist offered to go give the room a clean but no clean would solve the issues this establishment has. Avoid at all costs!
The property is in a terrible state of repair. It looked like a squat for junkies. The room hadnt been cleaned, bed wasn't made, pillows on floor, urine on toilet seat, part of window missing, vomit on glass of different window, used glasses and cups, black rubbish bags outside door, wrappers on floor, every surface had a layer of dust, smell of damp was over powering. The receptionist offered to go give the room a clean but no clean would solve the issues this establishment has. Avoid at all costs!
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Leigh
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Difficult to find the entrance as I couldn’t see any signs as it happens it’s the entrance to the snooker hall you need to take. Building is like a maze inside with room numbers printed in a4 paper with pen. When I got to the room there was a number of chocolate bar wrappers under the bed and a coffee sachet had been opened and discarded next to the kettle by previous occupant. Empty tablet packets in the wardrobe and no blinds in the bathroom.
Difficult to find the entrance as I couldn’t see any signs as it happens it’s the entrance to the snooker hall you need to take. Building is like a maze inside with room numbers printed in a4 paper with pen. When I got to the room there was a number of chocolate bar wrappers under the bed and a coffee sachet had been opened and discarded next to the kettle by previous occupant. Empty tablet packets in the wardrobe and no blinds in the bathroom.
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Douglas
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was filthy, dirty cotton buds in drawer, stains, stained/soiled linen stuffed down the back of bed
Room was filthy, dirty cotton buds in drawer, stains, stained/soiled linen stuffed down the back of bed
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Abbe
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty linen left in corridor, dirty bathroom, damp wall, no rail in wardrobe to hang anything up. Would not recommend.
Dirty linen left in corridor, dirty bathroom, damp wall, no rail in wardrobe to hang anything up. Would not recommend.
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Rooms
Rooms range from basic renovated spaces to small, sparsely furnished ones; comfort varies. Many reviews report poor or no hot water, weak showers, stuck or non-opening windows or cold rooms, noise from the bar/club, and unreliable Wi-Fi/TV.
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Magnus
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I mean its a budget hotel and was comfortable enough but very basic, I wasn't expecting or needing much so in that respectwas fine.. but loud banging music from downstairs bar kept me awake till after 1am .. unacceptable..
I mean its a budget hotel and was comfortable enough but very basic, I wasn't expecting or needing much so in that respectwas fine.. but loud banging music from downstairs bar kept me awake till after 1am .. unacceptable..
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Johannes
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property seemed to be undergoing some renovations, which didn't feel like they were actively being worked at. Almost felt like time was standing still. Hallways smelled like filler materials, but the room itself was small and cosy. Unfortunately there was no hot water coming from the shower nor from the tap in the bathroom. TV did turn on, but the picture was glitching due to some cable/antenna interference or damage. Otherwise nothing more to complain about. Not too bad for the cheap price they are offering the rooms for. It was pretty much what we were looking for; shelter from the stormy weather instead of camping in the wind and the rain.
The property seemed to be undergoing some renovations, which didn't feel like they were actively being worked at. Almost felt like time was standing still. Hallways smelled like filler materials, but the room itself was small and cosy. Unfortunately there was no hot water coming from the shower nor from the tap in the bathroom. TV did turn on, but the picture was glitching due to some cable/antenna interference or damage. Otherwise nothing more to complain about. Not too bad for the cheap price they are offering the rooms for. It was pretty much what we were looking for; shelter from the stormy weather instead of camping in the wind and the rain.
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Gordon
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
No heating in room, no TV signal so pointless TV in room, sign in room to say hotel in undergoing refurbishment and that management are aware of all issues. Seems to be coverall for general disappointing room. Bedside lamp in poor condition, shower takes 10mins for hot water to come through, no hooks for hanging towels/clothes up, lack of toilet paper.
No heating in room, no TV signal so pointless TV in room, sign in room to say hotel in undergoing refurbishment and that management are aware of all issues. Seems to be coverall for general disappointing room. Bedside lamp in poor condition, shower takes 10mins for hot water to come through, no hooks for hanging towels/clothes up, lack of toilet paper.
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Anne
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It started with zero directions on how to get there and then when we did manage to find it. Our room was moldy, shower had open drain. Hallway smoke detectors had bright green light all night and went off after midnight. One cup provided in room was filthy. Coffee pot. No mugs. No soap. Curtain falling off. WiFi unreliable. Could hear our neighbors using their restroom. Open vents in walls. Not hoovered very well. I understand budget hotels, but this was something else. I never leave bad reviews, but I didn’t sleep well in this hotel. It was hands down the worst I’ve ever stayed in. It should be closed till they finish renovations or charge about half the price. I mean. Just. Wow.
It started with zero directions on how to get there and then when we did manage to find it. Our room was moldy, shower had open drain. Hallway smoke detectors had bright green light all night and went off after midnight. One cup provided in room was filthy. Coffee pot. No mugs. No soap. Curtain falling off. WiFi unreliable. Could hear our neighbors using their restroom. Open vents in walls. Not hoovered very well. I understand budget hotels, but this was something else. I never leave bad reviews, but I didn’t sleep well in this hotel. It was hands down the worst I’ve ever stayed in. It should be closed till they finish renovations or charge about half the price. I mean. Just. Wow.
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Robert
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms have been renovated. They were clean, tidy and simple. Both rooms were unable to get hot water for showers. The sink had hot water. This we could not figure out. Be sure to bring your personal soap and shampoo. The two staff were friendly and helpful. This loacaton worked fine for our quick stay in Dinwall.
The rooms have been renovated. They were clean, tidy and simple. Both rooms were unable to get hot water for showers. The sink had hot water. This we could not figure out. Be sure to bring your personal soap and shampoo. The two staff were friendly and helpful. This loacaton worked fine for our quick stay in Dinwall.
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Daniel
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For one the hotel is not even at the address that’s listed too. You have to go to another hotel to check in and then walk up the street to a building that is you know probably under construction on the bottom floors. The room I got said it had a TV well yes there was a TV in there, but it was not plugged into anything. It did not work when I plugged it into the power it had no signal the shower had no hot water. You cannot open the window at all. It was painted shut and I was sweating in the room because there’s no AC, but if there’s no AC, you gotta be able to at least crack the window, which I could not. There was a spider on the windowsill indicating no one had been in this room for months. There wasn’t even a lightbulb in the lamp next to the bed. All of this was hugely different from what the description on the page was it was anything but royal I tried to be nice and ask for a partial refund instead of a full refund but now that they’ve denied me, I will just call my bank and I will leave the review of how it truly went. No WiFi either. Advertised completely wrong
For one the hotel is not even at the address that’s listed too. You have to go to another hotel to check in and then walk up the street to a building that is you know probably under construction on the bottom floors. The room I got said it had a TV well yes there was a TV in there, but it was not plugged into anything. It did not work when I plugged it into the power it had no signal the shower had no hot water. You cannot open the window at all. It was painted shut and I was sweating in the room because there’s no AC, but if there’s no AC, you gotta be able to at least crack the window, which I could not. There was a spider on the windowsill indicating no one had been in this room for months. There wasn’t even a lightbulb in the lamp next to the bed. All of this was hugely different from what the description on the page was it was anything but royal I tried to be nice and ask for a partial refund instead of a full refund but now that they’ve denied me, I will just call my bank and I will leave the review of how it truly went. No WiFi either. Advertised completely wrong
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christopher
Jul 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
could do with a lift as we were on the third floor and there must have been over 60 !!! stairs a couple of places no hand rail ! I appreciate the building was being done up ,but the window was nailed~up and could nt be opened but the wind around the gaps in the frame kept the room cold . ROOM 340 [i think } very end of corridor.Well decorated room but COLD.
could do with a lift as we were on the third floor and there must have been over 60 !!! stairs a couple of places no hand rail ! I appreciate the building was being done up ,but the window was nailed~up and could nt be opened but the wind around the gaps in the frame kept the room cold . ROOM 340 [i think } very end of corridor.Well decorated room but COLD.
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Skye
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are comfortable and you can tell there have been recent upgrades to the rooms with the furnishings and decor. There are a few areas that you can tell the hotel is working toward fixing like the windows (which don't open easily) and the shower temperature (which was a bit on the cool side) but we found the beds comfortable and the accommodation quite adequate, especially for the price. The staff are very helpful and there is a number to access a person even when reception is closed. The location is a little challenging to find but if you find the location of the Waverley Hotel, beside the church, then you just need to go to the nearest busy corner and the Royal Guesthouse is on that corner. We found it easier to park on the street by the church but there is a parking lot. To identify the hotel, look for the billiards hall sign on the building, as the name is not visible but everyone local knows where the "Royal Hotel" is. The reception is on the second floor, but there is not elevators. I hope that they are able to revive this hotel back to its former grandeur as the city is quite a pleasant one to visit and very walkable with many interesting finds if you venture between the buildings and lots of good shops and character.
The rooms are comfortable and you can tell there have been recent upgrades to the rooms with the furnishings and decor. There are a few areas that you can tell the hotel is working toward fixing like the windows (which don't open easily) and the shower temperature (which was a bit on the cool side) but we found the beds comfortable and the accommodation quite adequate, especially for the price. The staff are very helpful and there is a number to access a person even when reception is closed. The location is a little challenging to find but if you find the location of the Waverley Hotel, beside the church, then you just need to go to the nearest busy corner and the Royal Guesthouse is on that corner. We found it easier to park on the street by the church but there is a parking lot. To identify the hotel, look for the billiards hall sign on the building, as the name is not visible but everyone local knows where the "Royal Hotel" is. The reception is on the second floor, but there is not elevators. I hope that they are able to revive this hotel back to its former grandeur as the city is quite a pleasant one to visit and very walkable with many interesting finds if you venture between the buildings and lots of good shops and character.
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Andrew
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property is in severe disrepair. Electricity in our room didn’t work upon check in, although Robert helped resolve that. Both windows in our room had cracked or partially shattered panes of glass. The shower faucet was broken and incapable of being adjusted for hot water.
Property is in severe disrepair. Electricity in our room didn’t work upon check in, although Robert helped resolve that. Both windows in our room had cracked or partially shattered panes of glass. The shower faucet was broken and incapable of being adjusted for hot water.
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Max
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a simple very budget conscious travelers guesthouse - no frills so don't expect any. Room was clean but table lamp had no bulb and shared bathroom. No heating in room so stay clear of Apartments in Winter. But it is relatively low cost at £75. Breakfast is tea/ coffee, cereal and toast. Hard to find as there no sign at street level
This is a simple very budget conscious travelers guesthouse - no frills so don't expect any. Room was clean but table lamp had no bulb and shared bathroom. No heating in room so stay clear of Apartments in Winter. But it is relatively low cost at £75. Breakfast is tea/ coffee, cereal and toast. Hard to find as there no sign at street level
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, and some guests were moved when issues arose. However, on-site support is limited at times and check-in can be confusing, with inconsistent responsiveness during problems at night.
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Donna
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff absolutely lovely, couldn’t have been any more attentive. Room lovely & quiet. Breakfast basic but good. Will definitely book again.
Staff absolutely lovely, couldn’t have been any more attentive. Room lovely & quiet. Breakfast basic but good. Will definitely book again.
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Derek
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
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Richard
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I’m sorry, but the room was just unlivable. Sad condition in a classic hotel that has gone to seed. We took one look, and smell, and decided to find other accommodation. We left the key at reception, called the host and apologized, but said we just couldn’t stay. Also, very difficult to even locate the property, but the host was very helpful on the phone navigating us there. This property is more like a youth hostel than what we were expecting.
I’m sorry, but the room was just unlivable. Sad condition in a classic hotel that has gone to seed. We took one look, and smell, and decided to find other accommodation. We left the key at reception, called the host and apologized, but said we just couldn’t stay. Also, very difficult to even locate the property, but the host was very helpful on the phone navigating us there. This property is more like a youth hostel than what we were expecting.
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Diane
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Location centre of town. However, no signage of hotel (we drove past it twice and needed to ring hotel for directions). Poor housekeeping- only one towel, one pillow and no cups. Receptionist not helpful.
Room was clean. Location centre of town. However, no signage of hotel (we drove past it twice and needed to ring hotel for directions). Poor housekeeping- only one towel, one pillow and no cups. Receptionist not helpful.
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Michael
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel staff was very helpful and very accommodating, we arrived very late and we picked up a meal from outside, the staff arranged a seating in the breakfast bar for us right away, very helpful this was. The room was very clean and also the beds spotless. At the time of visit, NewYear an eve we got the hotel for £62 for a family room, every where else was several hundreds. With this in mind you get what you pay for but we got a family run business that I would recommend no problem. Thank you staff at the Royal hotel
Hotel staff was very helpful and very accommodating, we arrived very late and we picked up a meal from outside, the staff arranged a seating in the breakfast bar for us right away, very helpful this was. The room was very clean and also the beds spotless. At the time of visit, NewYear an eve we got the hotel for £62 for a family room, every where else was several hundreds. With this in mind you get what you pay for but we got a family run business that I would recommend no problem. Thank you staff at the Royal hotel
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Patti
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First off-the staff is very lovely and friendly. We stayed 2 nights -the first night in room 6 we had an issue with the shower, it was scalding hot-when we advised staff in the morning, we were moved to room 30-our second room was fully renovated and everything worked just fine. Wifi was spotty, and we were a bit concerned with security as the front door was unlocked and accessible to the street. The hotel is under major renovation. It is well located and again, the staff couldn’t have been lovelier
First off-the staff is very lovely and friendly. We stayed 2 nights -the first night in room 6 we had an issue with the shower, it was scalding hot-when we advised staff in the morning, we were moved to room 30-our second room was fully renovated and everything worked just fine. Wifi was spotty, and we were a bit concerned with security as the front door was unlocked and accessible to the street. The hotel is under major renovation. It is well located and again, the staff couldn’t have been lovelier
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Amy
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reception was in another building and was hard to find, if it was not for the police happening to stop us we wouldn’t have known where to check in. The hotel it self was above a bar so you had to go up a lot of flights of stairs, which was fine for us only staying a night, but keep this in mind as there is not any lifts. The guy waiting at reception for us was lovely and showed us to our room. We had to leave quite early in the morning so did not get to experience the breakfast. Overall handy and convenient place to stay to rest.
Reception was in another building and was hard to find, if it was not for the police happening to stop us we wouldn’t have known where to check in. The hotel it self was above a bar so you had to go up a lot of flights of stairs, which was fine for us only staying a night, but keep this in mind as there is not any lifts. The guy waiting at reception for us was lovely and showed us to our room. We had to leave quite early in the morning so did not get to experience the breakfast. Overall handy and convenient place to stay to rest.
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Gloria
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was good, and the staff was great!
The breakfast was good, and the staff was great!
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Malcolm
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No info on key pick up from different hotel. Pillowcase dirty. Light in bathroom black! Shower very poor as water was a trickle. Bathroom smells of dampness. No hand towels. Fire alarm went off at 5.20am no staff on site. I went to other hotel to inform them. Obvious H&S issue. Alarm was SD in room 38.
No info on key pick up from different hotel. Pillowcase dirty. Light in bathroom black! Shower very poor as water was a trickle. Bathroom smells of dampness. No hand towels. Fire alarm went off at 5.20am no staff on site. I went to other hotel to inform them. Obvious H&S issue. Alarm was SD in room 38.
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Rafi
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was difficult. No name board outside people around not aware this Guesthouse. No one to answer the phone and no reply to e mail. Not a great experience.
Check in was difficult. No name board outside people around not aware this Guesthouse. No one to answer the phone and no reply to e mail. Not a great experience.
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Location
Central for Dingwall and workable for trips toward Inverness, but many guests struggled to find the entrance due to minimal signage and name changes.
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Derek
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
Hotel had changed its name with no update on website so we had a real job finding it! Check in was a bit bazaar and we were given keys for the room that didn’t work. Website also did not say that breakfast was served in another hotel about 100yards away. I think hotel has just been taken over. Hallways had been newly painted. Room could have been cleaner as we found an empty sweetie bag under a bedside table. Room was functional. Dingwall is a good (cheaper) alternative to Inverness with good public transport links to the city (30 minutes by bus). Car journey is only about 15 minutes. Hopefully some teething issues will be resolved. Proper advertising being key!
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roland
Apr 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in very friendly. In the middle of town, so easy to find and good for findi g place's to eat. Room very hot, not quite as depicted in the picture, but served well enough for a 1 night stop over as part of a longer trip.
Check in very friendly. In the middle of town, so easy to find and good for findi g place's to eat. Room very hot, not quite as depicted in the picture, but served well enough for a 1 night stop over as part of a longer trip.
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Billie
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I would rate my overall stay a 3/5. The property was hard to find. It’s not clearly labeled. Our toilet in our room leaked every time you flushed it. The hot water in our room took 30 minutes to heat up and had weird water pressure. I will say that the staff was very nice and accommodating in the fact that we got in super late after check in due to transportation issues. The overall room was clean but very small.
I would rate my overall stay a 3/5. The property was hard to find. It’s not clearly labeled. Our toilet in our room leaked every time you flushed it. The hot water in our room took 30 minutes to heat up and had weird water pressure. I will say that the staff was very nice and accommodating in the fact that we got in super late after check in due to transportation issues. The overall room was clean but very small.
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Diane
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Location centre of town. However, no signage of hotel (we drove past it twice and needed to ring hotel for directions). Poor housekeeping- only one towel, one pillow and no cups. Receptionist not helpful.
Room was clean. Location centre of town. However, no signage of hotel (we drove past it twice and needed to ring hotel for directions). Poor housekeeping- only one towel, one pillow and no cups. Receptionist not helpful.
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Claudine
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We drove round and round as GPS said we'd "arrived" and there was no signage indicating Royal guesthouse. Parked and asked at a Boots pharmacy and she said she thought it was "on the corner." The only thing we saw on the corner was a Snooker/pool bar/club with people all standing at the front smoking and when we went in the lobby stunk of smoke. There was a sign that said "reception" pointing upstairs. Really loud music was throbbing all around. I am severely allergic to cigarette smoke and already starting feeling nauseous. There was no way we could stay there. When I called the reservation service said to go to the Waverly inn down the street and thankfully they had a room for us there. The managers there were very helpful and hard working.
We drove round and round as GPS said we'd "arrived" and there was no signage indicating Royal guesthouse. Parked and asked at a Boots pharmacy and she said she thought it was "on the corner." The only thing we saw on the corner was a Snooker/pool bar/club with people all standing at the front smoking and when we went in the lobby stunk of smoke. There was a sign that said "reception" pointing upstairs. Really loud music was throbbing all around. I am severely allergic to cigarette smoke and already starting feeling nauseous. There was no way we could stay there. When I called the reservation service said to go to the Waverly inn down the street and thankfully they had a room for us there. The managers there were very helpful and hard working.
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Joshua
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel operates under a different name. It was very hard to find, it wasnt even called the royal huesyhouse, its called "the waverly" Have to go upstairs of a pool club and follow notes written on sheets of paper to fins the guy to check in who doesnt stay there. Breakfast is in a different building down the street...no towels...no deadbolt on door... tv nroken...no itnernet...very sketchy. Giant window in baynroom with no curtains so everyone could see you shower
The hotel operates under a different name. It was very hard to find, it wasnt even called the royal huesyhouse, its called "the waverly" Have to go upstairs of a pool club and follow notes written on sheets of paper to fins the guy to check in who doesnt stay there. Breakfast is in a different building down the street...no towels...no deadbolt on door... tv nroken...no itnernet...very sketchy. Giant window in baynroom with no curtains so everyone could see you shower
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Anveshkumar
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There is no board or address marker for the property it was difficult to find the property room was good but toilets are little bit smelly staff was very nice and humble always available and very helpful breakfast provided was nice
There is no board or address marker for the property it was difficult to find the property room was good but toilets are little bit smelly staff was very nice and humble always available and very helpful breakfast provided was nice
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Daniel
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It took me a few trips round the block to find. Once I did, I had to find somewhere to park as was difficult to identify where the entrance was! The three shops underneath were closed down and the actual entrance looked to be for a snooker club (also closed). There was no one on reception, saw a cleaner & she told to me to ring a number. Once I spoke to him, I had to go to the ‘other’ Waverley Lodge to get the key and this is where the parking was and breakfast. Upon entering the small room, I was greeted by a squashed blue-bottle on the window. A few bits of rubbish on the floor as well as hairs in the sink and a questionable stain on the pillow. No hot water in shower! No one around to mention these issues to.
It took me a few trips round the block to find. Once I did, I had to find somewhere to park as was difficult to identify where the entrance was! The three shops underneath were closed down and the actual entrance looked to be for a snooker club (also closed). There was no one on reception, saw a cleaner & she told to me to ring a number. Once I spoke to him, I had to go to the ‘other’ Waverley Lodge to get the key and this is where the parking was and breakfast. Upon entering the small room, I was greeted by a squashed blue-bottle on the window. A few bits of rubbish on the floor as well as hairs in the sink and a questionable stain on the pillow. No hot water in shower! No one around to mention these issues to.
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Skye
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are comfortable and you can tell there have been recent upgrades to the rooms with the furnishings and decor. There are a few areas that you can tell the hotel is working toward fixing like the windows (which don't open easily) and the shower temperature (which was a bit on the cool side) but we found the beds comfortable and the accommodation quite adequate, especially for the price. The staff are very helpful and there is a number to access a person even when reception is closed. The location is a little challenging to find but if you find the location of the Waverley Hotel, beside the church, then you just need to go to the nearest busy corner and the Royal Guesthouse is on that corner. We found it easier to park on the street by the church but there is a parking lot. To identify the hotel, look for the billiards hall sign on the building, as the name is not visible but everyone local knows where the "Royal Hotel" is. The reception is on the second floor, but there is not elevators. I hope that they are able to revive this hotel back to its former grandeur as the city is quite a pleasant one to visit and very walkable with many interesting finds if you venture between the buildings and lots of good shops and character.
The rooms are comfortable and you can tell there have been recent upgrades to the rooms with the furnishings and decor. There are a few areas that you can tell the hotel is working toward fixing like the windows (which don't open easily) and the shower temperature (which was a bit on the cool side) but we found the beds comfortable and the accommodation quite adequate, especially for the price. The staff are very helpful and there is a number to access a person even when reception is closed. The location is a little challenging to find but if you find the location of the Waverley Hotel, beside the church, then you just need to go to the nearest busy corner and the Royal Guesthouse is on that corner. We found it easier to park on the street by the church but there is a parking lot. To identify the hotel, look for the billiards hall sign on the building, as the name is not visible but everyone local knows where the "Royal Hotel" is. The reception is on the second floor, but there is not elevators. I hope that they are able to revive this hotel back to its former grandeur as the city is quite a pleasant one to visit and very walkable with many interesting finds if you venture between the buildings and lots of good shops and character.
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Feroz
Oct 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location
Good location
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Dining
Breakfast is usually continental and basic, often served at the Waverley Inn down the street. Several guests enjoyed it or noted gluten-free options, while others found the selection limited or poor value.
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Michelle
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean warm and comfortable there was no kettle in room, the bathroom was clean but the plug in the shower was block and it filled so unable to have shower in case of flooding bathroom. Not much choice at breakfast there was toast or cereal, open jam and marmalade jars wasn’t tolded there was no cooked opinions. There was no bar and staff were friendly
The room was clean warm and comfortable there was no kettle in room, the bathroom was clean but the plug in the shower was block and it filled so unable to have shower in case of flooding bathroom. Not much choice at breakfast there was toast or cereal, open jam and marmalade jars wasn’t tolded there was no cooked opinions. There was no bar and staff were friendly
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W
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Looked very shabby from the outside but was surprisingly modern inside with ongoing renovations taking place . Newly decorated room with comfy beds and nice bathroom . Check-in was easy. Reception man was very helpful ,sorry forgot your name , the most surprising was the amount of choice we had for breakfast . No fully cooked breakfast but Buffet style everything else you could think of and more . Even gluten free section . Was a brilliant breakfast . Overall a great stay and highly recommend. And free parking nearby .
Looked very shabby from the outside but was surprisingly modern inside with ongoing renovations taking place . Newly decorated room with comfy beds and nice bathroom . Check-in was easy. Reception man was very helpful ,sorry forgot your name , the most surprising was the amount of choice we had for breakfast . No fully cooked breakfast but Buffet style everything else you could think of and more . Even gluten free section . Was a brilliant breakfast . Overall a great stay and highly recommend. And free parking nearby .
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Julie
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was supposed to be a guesthouse but it was an “under construction” old hotel. No sign-so hard to find. Tiny window. Dirty hand basin and shower. Un-emptied bin. Best part was continental breakfast.
It was supposed to be a guesthouse but it was an “under construction” old hotel. No sign-so hard to find. Tiny window. Dirty hand basin and shower. Un-emptied bin. Best part was continental breakfast.
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Michael
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel staff was very helpful and very accommodating, we arrived very late and we picked up a meal from outside, the staff arranged a seating in the breakfast bar for us right away, very helpful this was. The room was very clean and also the beds spotless. At the time of visit, NewYear an eve we got the hotel for £62 for a family room, every where else was several hundreds. With this in mind you get what you pay for but we got a family run business that I would recommend no problem. Thank you staff at the Royal hotel
Hotel staff was very helpful and very accommodating, we arrived very late and we picked up a meal from outside, the staff arranged a seating in the breakfast bar for us right away, very helpful this was. The room was very clean and also the beds spotless. At the time of visit, NewYear an eve we got the hotel for £62 for a family room, every where else was several hundreds. With this in mind you get what you pay for but we got a family run business that I would recommend no problem. Thank you staff at the Royal hotel
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Michelle
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff. Limited breakfast options especially for gluten free. Good WiFi. Took awhile to get hot water in the bathroom
Very friendly staff. Limited breakfast options especially for gluten free. Good WiFi. Took awhile to get hot water in the bathroom
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Christopher
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
we read the reviews on here and was not expecting much for the price. but we was pleasantly surprised with the stay, breakfast was basic but was still very good for price we also found it to be very clean. we was in room 27 and would be very happy to stay there again. The only thing that I would say is no signs to tell you where it is so for others to find it, its on the very corner of the street.
we read the reviews on here and was not expecting much for the price. but we was pleasantly surprised with the stay, breakfast was basic but was still very good for price we also found it to be very clean. we was in room 27 and would be very happy to stay there again. The only thing that I would say is no signs to tell you where it is so for others to find it, its on the very corner of the street.
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Joshua
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel operates under a different name. It was very hard to find, it wasnt even called the royal huesyhouse, its called "the waverly" Have to go upstairs of a pool club and follow notes written on sheets of paper to fins the guy to check in who doesnt stay there. Breakfast is in a different building down the street...no towels...no deadbolt on door... tv nroken...no itnernet...very sketchy. Giant window in baynroom with no curtains so everyone could see you shower
The hotel operates under a different name. It was very hard to find, it wasnt even called the royal huesyhouse, its called "the waverly" Have to go upstairs of a pool club and follow notes written on sheets of paper to fins the guy to check in who doesnt stay there. Breakfast is in a different building down the street...no towels...no deadbolt on door... tv nroken...no itnernet...very sketchy. Giant window in baynroom with no curtains so everyone could see you shower
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Andy
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I understand that the place is slowly getting renovated but as the pictures show, they are far from a state that should be open to paying customers especially at the price they charge. Of course they are taking advantage of desperate tourists. The place is also difficult to find as it is actually on top of a snooker hall/pub and it has a sign with a different name to what you’d expect. The “Royal Hotel” in faded signage from the roof. Nothing on street level. It isn’t cleaned very well. It’s noisy in the morning and the breakfast as bread, yoghurt and cereal. Not even reaching the heights of “continental” (no cheeses or meats, etc).
I understand that the place is slowly getting renovated but as the pictures show, they are far from a state that should be open to paying customers especially at the price they charge. Of course they are taking advantage of desperate tourists. The place is also difficult to find as it is actually on top of a snooker hall/pub and it has a sign with a different name to what you’d expect. The “Royal Hotel” in faded signage from the roof. Nothing on street level. It isn’t cleaned very well. It’s noisy in the morning and the breakfast as bread, yoghurt and cereal. Not even reaching the heights of “continental” (no cheeses or meats, etc).
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Gloria
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was good, and the staff was great!
The breakfast was good, and the staff was great!
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Alistair
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was heavily into refurbishment. Had to go to a differant hotel to check in. Room was small but clean but no reception on TV, catch up TV would freeze with error signal. Could not contact reception at other hotel on phone. Could not connect to wifi. Breakfast was at other hotel. Unfortunately not worth the cost.
Property was heavily into refurbishment. Had to go to a differant hotel to check in. Room was small but clean but no reception on TV, catch up TV would freeze with error signal. Could not contact reception at other hotel on phone. Could not connect to wifi. Breakfast was at other hotel. Unfortunately not worth the cost.
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Katie
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was a block away in another hotel. No indication from description that there was no elevator and rooms were on level which required climbing 3 flights of stairs. We had a handicapped person in our group. We booked 4 rooms. The place was so filthy if you took off your shoes before getting in bed, your sheets were visibly dirty. 1 medium towel and 1 small towel per room. Our room had 3 adults. No soap of any kind in any of the rooms and I mean NO soap of any kind. Minimal toilet paper, just enough for one person one day, maybe. So the place was filthy, no hot water, no soap, no towels, no staff on site. That late in the day there was NO other place within an hour that we could find to book. We booked through Expedia and they obviously don't have any clue what they are offering. It should be illegal to advertise a place like this without some kind of warning as to the condition and the fact that it is not equipped for people with limited mobility AND you need to bring your own soap, towels and toilet paper! Shame on you, Expedia.
Check in was a block away in another hotel. No indication from description that there was no elevator and rooms were on level which required climbing 3 flights of stairs. We had a handicapped person in our group. We booked 4 rooms. The place was so filthy if you took off your shoes before getting in bed, your sheets were visibly dirty. 1 medium towel and 1 small towel per room. Our room had 3 adults. No soap of any kind in any of the rooms and I mean NO soap of any kind. Minimal toilet paper, just enough for one person one day, maybe. So the place was filthy, no hot water, no soap, no towels, no staff on site. That late in the day there was NO other place within an hour that we could find to book. We booked through Expedia and they obviously don't have any clue what they are offering. It should be illegal to advertise a place like this without some kind of warning as to the condition and the fact that it is not equipped for people with limited mobility AND you need to bring your own soap, towels and toilet paper! Shame on you, Expedia.
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Manas
Jul 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Our experience at the Royal Guest House in Dingwall was disappointing. The rooms themselves were acceptable, but the overall organisation was poor. When we arrived, we were given keys to two rooms, only to discover that one of them had not been cleaned. We had to return to reception to get another room key, and unfortunately, there was no apology or acknowledgement of the inconvenience. To make matters worse, there was no hot water in our room. We were told to use the shower in another room that had been left open, which was far from an ideal solution. Overall, the lack of organisation and customer service made our stay unpleasant. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we would not choose to stay here again.
Our experience at the Royal Guest House in Dingwall was disappointing. The rooms themselves were acceptable, but the overall organisation was poor. When we arrived, we were given keys to two rooms, only to discover that one of them had not been cleaned. We had to return to reception to get another room key, and unfortunately, there was no apology or acknowledgement of the inconvenience. To make matters worse, there was no hot water in our room. We were told to use the shower in another room that had been left open, which was far from an ideal solution. Overall, the lack of organisation and customer service made our stay unpleasant. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we would not choose to stay here again.
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Stephen
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very poor quality of rooms nothing like value for money I will not Stacy here ever again ..
Very poor quality of rooms nothing like value for money I will not Stacy here ever again ..
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Aylin
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Avoid. Unable to find the accommodation, then I had to check in at another place. The place is being renovated. The room was ok but no shower gel or towels. Pay a bit more and find yourself some nicer accommodation.
Avoid. Unable to find the accommodation, then I had to check in at another place. The place is being renovated. The room was ok but no shower gel or towels. Pay a bit more and find yourself some nicer accommodation.
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Brian
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Only needed for bed really , Working in Inverness next morning Room warm and comfortable enough. Shower was really good . Seve yourself breakfast. Ideal for quick bite . Good price and would use again . Ideal for what i needed .
Only needed for bed really , Working in Inverness next morning Room warm and comfortable enough. Shower was really good . Seve yourself breakfast. Ideal for quick bite . Good price and would use again . Ideal for what i needed .
FAQs about The Royal Guesthouse
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available at the property for a surcharge. It is designated as long-term parking.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary breakfast is included with the stay.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located a 3-minute walk from Dingwall Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Dingwall Leisure Centre. It is approximately 14.3 miles from Inverness Cathedral and 14.4 miles from Inverness Castle.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Specific details about wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 65.18729209671021USD
- 2026-09-05: 78.28161367797851USD
- 2026-09-06: 83.63803421478272USD
- 2026-09-07: 104.0577875869751USD
- 2026-09-08: 134.2126571166992USD
- 2026-09-09: 117.02637028656005USD
- 2026-09-10: 107.82824390716553USD
- 2026-09-11: 117.72093129425049USD
- 2026-09-12: 125.50703054504395USD
- 2026-09-13: 105.08107462768555USD
- 2026-09-14: 113.19566067047118USD
- 2026-09-15: 122.58849380340575USD
- 2026-09-16: 129.35188196411133USD
- 2026-09-17: 125.50703054504395USD
- 2026-09-18: 119.65996210327148USD
- 2026-09-19: 121.13512228088379USD
- 2026-09-20: 104.10776237945556USD
- 2026-09-21: 109.93484090423584USD
- 2026-09-22: 119.65996210327148USD
- 2026-09-23: 116.7514203201294USD
- 2026-09-24: 106.04679318847656USD
- 2026-09-25: 122.58849380340575USD
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- 2026-11-01: 76.214606640625USD
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Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Multilingual Staff
Fishing
Bird Watching
Luggage Storage
Free Breakfast
Services
Multilingual Staff
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Laundry Facilities
General
Free Breakfast
Smoke-Free Property
Parking
Parking (Long-term) (surcharge)
Activities
Fishing
Bird Watching
Hiking/Biking (nearby)
Mountain Bike (nearby)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Internet (Wired) (free)