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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Elgin B&B

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Standard Family Room | Lobby
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Exterior
Towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Station Road, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1QW
  • Place, Elgin Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Elgin Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Moray Leisure Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Family or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Elgin

In Elgin .You'll find Elgin Museum and Elgin Cathedral within a 15-minute walk of this Elgin B&B. Moray Leisure Centre and Spynie Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elgin Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elgin Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moray Leisure Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 25 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 26 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 3 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Granary - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The ditsy teacup - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scribbles - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Elgin B&B
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Elgin bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 18 accommodations. This Elgin bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 31.8 mi (48-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?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $137, 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 7.3 mi (23-min drive) from Lossiemouth East Beach and 8.8 mi (14-min drive) from Cummingston Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Elgin?

The Royal Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Elgin.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 161 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were good and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable hotel with great staff

Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharmina

Liked: Staff & service
Close to the high street
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, stayed here many times, just changed ownership,, good standards,, definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Friendly folk!

Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The only real downside is the lack of elevator; walking up 2 flights of stairs will luggage is a bit of a slog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation was a little dated should have had better blackout curtains breakfast was good service was good with excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just okay what made the hotel great was the staff and the restaurant food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No idea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Elgin Hotel

Comfortable hotel centrally located, my room was on the very top floor 3 flights of stairs was hard for me with a heart condition. Bed was fine but pillows very hard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good access to local attractions and eateries. Staff pleasant and helpful. There was an issue with the number of booked beds but that was quickly addressed by hotel staff. If staying in elgin I would stay there again
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were here for a quick trip and stayed for one night only. Everything was pleasant for the time we were there! They don’t have lifts though so something to keep in mind if you have accessibility requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very small, the mattress was incredibly uncomfortable and felt old, the room was a bit outdated and had damage to the furniture, and my check in experience was rather poor. Overall just a bad experience and below my expectations of a place I’d stayed once before.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sören

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family room stay

Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Derek McLean

My choice to stay in the royal when working in elgin ,,, have stayed many times, and will stay many more
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023