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The Royal Hotel Tain

Property class: 3
3-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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A street with buildings, some with pointed roofs and others with flat tops, under a night sky.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a potted plant.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a Christmas tree.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths and navy blue chair covers.
A room with two sofas facing a fireplace, a chandelier, and a mirror above the fireplace.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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High Street, Tain, Scotland, IV19 1AB
  • Place, Tain Through Time
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Browns Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tain Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a red blanket and white linens, a wooden nightstand with a phone and a bottle, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, a mirror, and a television.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a patterned bedspread and a bedside table with a lamp. There is a nightstand with a telephone and a small table with a lamp. The walls have framed pictures and wall sconces.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room (Single Use)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster canopy bed with a floral bedspread, a mirror above the bed, and a fireplace in the background.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Tain

In Tain .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery. Also, Tain Golf Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Glenmorangie Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tain Through Time - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Browns Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tain Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Skibo Castle - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 18 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pipers Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel Tain

3-star golf hotel with free breakfast
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 center 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
  • Meeting 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Tain
Royal Tain
The Royal Hotel Tain Tain
The Royal Hotel Tain Hotel
The Royal Hotel Tain Hotel Tain

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to the airport?

The Royal Hotel Tain is 40.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Tain on Oct 1, 2026 start from CA $214, excluding 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.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel Tain.

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to the beach?

This hotel is 9.6 mi (14-min drive) from Dornoch Beach and 12.1 mi (23-min drive) from Embo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel Tain offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel Tain offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel Tain?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Tain?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel Tain?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a pool?

The Royal Hotel Tain does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel Tain have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel Tain to downtown Tain?

The Royal Hotel Tain is 0.1 mi away from Tain.

The Royal Hotel Tain Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 335 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Town centre location with parking, so very convenient. We only ate breakfast, which was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money the staff are very welcoming and very helpful. The food was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big car park, staff were lovely, bedroom was clean, breakfast was excellent and the bar must have had every type of whisky you could wish for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff member Jim was a fantastic and enthusiastic host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel which needs updating. The manager was invisible however the front of house staff member who appeared to work 24hrs per day was excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality, characterful stopover in a pretty town. I imagine it is busier and more fully staffed in high season, but it was fine in mid-March. Comfortable room, decent evening meal, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of town. Well placed for golfers and highland visits. It is a lovely old building which shows its age. In some respects. Staff were fantastic. Comfortable bar and nice restaurant . Food was very good and exceptional value. Breakfast was superb in terms of quality, quantity and service. Dinner menu is limited in choice but food is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim was a great host and served people with grace, kindness and very professional. Well done!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Walkable location to high street with ample parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matt

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming host and staff made it a true pleasure to stay there. Meals were a real delight and I would definitely stay here again. Try it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible staff, beautiful room, good breakfast and in general a sweet town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes to both
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair McConkey

Liked: Cleanliness
The people who run the hotel are just great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well equipped room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel, nice staff, good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lift. Rooms need cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like: central to town, friendly & helpful staff, good rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room On a golf trip. Too late for good on sat night and no bar when we returned around 9.30. We missed breakfast as not starting until 8. We had early golf. A little disappointing but room clean and what was needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

larry

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A gem of an older hotel, and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024