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Royal Dunkeld

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dunkeld with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
Property grounds
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Atholl Street, Dunkeld, Scotland, PH8 0AR
  • Place, Ossian's Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunkeld Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Hermitage
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Family Room

Classic Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Dunkeld

Royal Dunkeld places you steps from Ossian's Hall and within a short 5-minute stroll of Dunkeld Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Woodlands, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Dunkeld hotel include Birnam Oak and Polney Loch.

What's nearby

  • Ossian's Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunkeld Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Birnam Oak - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Polney Loch - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Hermitage - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 16 min walk
  • Dundee (DND) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taybank - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aran Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uisge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkeld Traditional Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Dunkeld

Hotel in Dunkeld with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Royal Dunkeld also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dunkeld hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Dunkeld offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Dunkeld hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Woodlands

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and from GBP 13.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Dunkeld Hotel
Dunkeld Royal Hotel
Hotel Dunkeld
Royal Dunkeld
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
Royal Hotel Dunkeld
The Royal Dunkeld Hotel Scotland
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
Royal Dunkeld Dunkeld
Royal Dunkeld Hotel Dunkeld

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Royal Dunkeld?

Yep, Royal Dunkeld has a free self car park.

Does Royal Dunkeld serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Dunkeld?

No, Royal Dunkeld does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Dunkeld?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Dunkeld?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Royal Dunkeld Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 245 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Worst hotel ever stayed in

The hotel was filthy, carpets worn. No hot water so had to have a cold shower. Water stains on bedroom ceiling. Overall a very unpleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel car park was full, street parking occupied. Dead spiders and flies Linen was clean Shower was very poor Bed was comfy I have stayed in much cleaner establishments for significantly cheaper
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John g

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Afternoon I am writing to express my disappointment regarding my stay at the Royal Dunkeld Hotel on Saturday, 13th September. As a long-standing member, I rarely raise complaints, but unfortunately, my experience on this occasion fell well below acceptable standards. The hotel was dirty, and the service was extremely poor—I even witnessed two families leave because they were unable to get any assistance. Most concerning was the lack of cleanliness and maintenance. Fresh dog urine was present on the reception carpet and remained uncleaned for over 24 hours. In addition, there was no running hot water, forcing me to take a cold shower in a unit that was very worn and dated. This experience was both unpleasant and disappointing. I would be grateful to know whether similar complaints have been raised about this hotel, as I would certainly not recommend it to fellow members in its current condition. I trust you will look into this matter and I look forward to your response. Kind regards John
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in grave need of a good clean and maintenance both inside and out. Pervasive smell of greasy food inside hotel. Breakfast was poor quality. Outside lodge rooms like garden sheds, dark access unmade paths weeds. etc. Door to electric cupboard hanging off hinges. To be fair interior of lodge room was clean, but cramped. Bathroom was 1.5m square. No toilet brush provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

£100+ to stay here?

I've stayed in a few annexes in my time but this was a first
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not great value for money. Towels were not fully clean and the twin room only had one duvet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Short break in Dunkeld

Hotel in lovely location on Dunkeld Main Street. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice room. However the place needs some TLC with worn / uneven carpets, windows and cupboards in communal areas needing repair. Dunkeld is a very nice place. Plenty of lovely cafes and restaurants nearby and lovely walking both along the river from the town and further afield to Loch of the Lowes and The Hermitage (NTS).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

colin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Given wrong room number at check in which was already occupied. Dirty room, coridors poorly lit, mould on ceiling, staff inattentive to needs, creaky floors, only stayed one night out of desperation. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid.

From start to finish this hotel was a problem, from going into the "Annex" and looking at a lodge that can only be described as a "servant room" the over powering smell of mold, damaged curtains and pillows that are cushions for a sofa, I had to ask to be moved room because this was an expensive stay, the porter agreed and moved me to the "queen suite" which is inside the hotel and is a tiny little room with two single beds, porter made a remark to me and my mother about pushing the single beds together which was very inappropriate and given the opportunity, I would have demanded to cancel and refund my stay if I wasn't staying for an important occasion. As for the "Queen suite", this is a standard room by any other definition in hotels, it was small, uncomfortable and one pillow on two single beds, the other pillows being the same as the "annex", cushions for a sofa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower dripped all night very run down and extremely rude handyman at checkout
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Simply the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in!

I am always reticent to give a bad review but could not justify that this time. Condition, service and overall experience - not good! No towels in the room to start with, cupboard handles hanging off, equipment not working and no cleaning etc. service for the next night. Doesn’t live up to its ‘Royal’ name.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and central

Booked the annexe, on arriving looked pretty grim, but inside was clean and welcoming, we got upgraded to the main hotel due to an error on room allocation. The staff were all friendly, pleasant and the hotel was clean. It is in need of some upgrading, improvments, but for the price we paid it was worth it. The restaurant was clean, space between tables, the food was okay, we only ate in one night. We enjoyed a game of pool. Overall we would go back, nice and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good value, nice bar. Overall a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was not a bad stop
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel could do with a bit of an update. The shower tray was not great with a fixed head that only wanted to clean the wall opposite. The bed was squeaky and the lighting was a bit brutal. The location is excellent though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good nice room with very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
The Royal Dunkeld Hotel wins hands down for the helpfulness and kindness of its staff. There are choices in stunning Dunkeld but the service here has been outstanding. I have been upgraded, offered a function room for a meeting, and have extended my stay here because of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Creo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely time here. The room was clean, and for a Saturday evening it was quiet . It is an older building but I love the charm. I also love the coffee and tea in room amenities. The front desk reception was easy and very kind service. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, with a new manager who spent time with us at check-in and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Agnes

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

Avoid at all cost

On check in we found the ladies bathroom to be out of order indicating plumbing issues and the gents toilet had no working light, the staff would have known at this point that there were issues with the plumbing system and with running water but failed to advise us of this. Our first impression of the hotel was that we were unable to see out the filthy windows and the carpets on the stairs were threadbare and in need of replacement. On entering the room later that evening the strong smell was disgusting and the bathroom did not look as though it had been serviced. The shower was dirty and under the sink the door was hanging off indicating again problems with plumbing in the hotel. In the morning we went to shower and our suspicion of a plumbing issue became real, no hot water which is totally unacceptable, more alarming the hotel reception played this complaint down as if it was just the norm. I asked to speak with manager at reception and was advised it was the managers last day and there would be a new manager tomorrow. I felt secure in the knowledge I would be issued a full refund with having booked through Hotels.com however without the want of trying I have been advised that “as subject to the rules and restrictions of the vendor they do not have the authority to change or override their policies” I feel totally let down by Hotels.com as no refund will be given, over the years I have always used this company over any other.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025