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The Royal Hotel Tain

3.0 star property
Golfers find their sweet spot at this Scottish retreat where the 9-hole course meets comfortable downtime in a well-stocked library

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The Royal Hotel Tain, next to a 9-hole golf course, offers full breakfast and all-day meals in its restaurant. Travelers enjoy the quiet library for reading between rounds. Helpful staff provide practical services like dry cleaning and luggage storage for a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Tain, The Royal Hotel Tain is next to a golf course. Tain Through Time and Tarbat Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tain Golf Course and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Invergordon Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Tain travel guide
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High Street, Tain, Scotland, IV19 1AB

What's nearby

  • Tain Through Time
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Browns Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tain Golf Course
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Glenmorangie Distillery
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    17 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dornoch Castle Hotel
    12 min drive
  • The Glenmorangie Distillery Co
    3 min drive
  • Milk & Honey
    12 min drive
  • Dornoch Distillery
    12 min drive
  • Pipers Coffee House
    2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Tain

Hotel adjacent to a golf course
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel Tain and take advantage of free full breakfast, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Royal Hotel Tain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel Tain located?

Situated in Tain, this golf hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery. Tain Golf Course and Glenmorangie Distillery are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tain Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Tain Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 307 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

Janet

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, we were giving a very warm welcome when we checked in . We only stayed 1 night and the only meal we had was breakfast. But what a breakfast, bacon sausage, fried egg, haggis , black pudding , mushrooms, fried tomatoes, tattie scone and hash browns. I would recommend this hotel to Anybody as it was very well priced for all that we got .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff hotel needs upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice acconodation. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms, lots of character. Well appointed bar, and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TheMagicTouch GB Ltd

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel with great staff and food selection. A must if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great property,nice location,the staff is great in hospiatlity,we were well looked after,really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service and food, good bar area, staff very helpful and friendly made you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very nice. Room was okay, shower tiny and overall building in need of some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

Will Stay Again

This hotel beat my expectations, for the price paid it was excellent value. Great service, clean, comfortable and spacious room and really nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Decor tired & shabby. Cracked sink, taps, curtains & door lock not secured. Untidy reception. Otherwise clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was outstanding! This hotel has a lot of vintage character like you would expect in a rural village.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was great. Room was a clean place to stay. Great location to view the east shore of Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023