The Royal Hotel Tain

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tain with free breakfast and restaurant

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room (Single Use)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tain

At The Royal Hotel Tain you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and wedding services. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Tain hotel include Tain Golf Course and within 30 minutes you'll find Glenmorangie Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Tain Through Time - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Browns Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tain Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Tain

Hotel in Tain with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The Royal Hotel Tain also features a library, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Tain hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel Tain offers 25 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Tain
Royal Tain
The Royal Hotel Tain Tain
The Royal Hotel Tain Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel Tain?

The Royal Hotel Tain offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Tain on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$200.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel Tain?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel Tain is Dornoch Beach (6.6 km).

What makes The Royal Hotel Tain a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Hotel Tain.

Is The Royal Hotel Tain family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel Tain is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel Tain?

No, The Royal Hotel Tain does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel Tain?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel Tain?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Tain?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Royal Hotel Tain?

There is a golf course next to The Royal Hotel Tain.

The Royal Hotel Tain Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 302 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop off point with a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Great stay!

Great stay - room was spacious & clean. Good dinner & breakfast, lovely friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely breakfast. Very convenient location. Friendly and easy to book
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Avoid at all costs!

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Options were acceptable, nice old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

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

Royal Hotel Tain

Staff very friendly and good excellent. Very helpful and allowed early check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tinu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A 3 day, 2 nights golf trip was excellent, with the hotel location, value for money, & 2 first class full breakfasts all significant contributions to a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

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

Awful

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tired & dated décor and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice if they had some music in ther bar area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025