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Royal Dunkeld

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dunkeld with a restaurant and a bar

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Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Birnam Oak
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Family Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dunkeld

Royal Dunkeld places you next to Ossian's Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Dunkeld Cathedral. This 24-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ossian's Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunkeld Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Birnam Oak - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Polney Loch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Hermitage - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 17 min walk
  • Dundee (DND) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taybank - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aran Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uisge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Atholl Arms Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Dunkeld

Hotel in Dunkeld with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of Royal Dunkeld enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What can I see around Royal Dunkeld?

This hotel is located in Dunkeld, just steps from Ossian's Hall. You'll also find The Hermitage and Loch of the Lowes within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Royal Dunkeld?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Royal Dunkeld have a casino?

No, Royal Dunkeld doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Dunkeld?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Royal Dunkeld a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Dunkeld?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Royal Dunkeld have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Royal Dunkeld serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Woodlands.

Does Royal Dunkeld allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Royal Dunkeld for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay.

Does Royal Dunkeld have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Royal Dunkeld?

The closest major airport to Royal Dunkeld is Dundee (DND), which is about 22.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Dunkeld?

No, at Royal Dunkeld, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic but clean and warm. Staffing was very thin on the ground in the morning although the unsupervised breakfast was fresh. Nobody was around take payment!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

johna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine, but very small. We were in the annex outback. The staff was not very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel That Time Forgot (and Hygiene Ignored) This place is straight out of nightmares. We paid £155 for one night because it was in a convenient location, and the photos on Expedia looked decent enough. I wasn’t expecting The Ritz, but I was expecting the bare minimum: a clean towel, a clean room, and some hot water. What we got instead was a stained towel, a filthy bathroom, no hot water in the room, and the kind of “decor” that screams, “we gave up in 1983.” The bed? Imagine lying on a scrapyard dressed in bedsheets. The frame creaked if you so much as breathed near it, and the mattress springs are now a permanent part of my trauma. This bed should have been humanely retired during the 1970s—possibly burned, just to be safe. We didn’t bother trying the bar or food, partly because the bar was a ghost town—completely empty except for a blaring TV showing bargain-bin daytime television. Honestly, the empty chairs looked like they’d given up on life too. For £155, this wasn’t just disappointing—it was daylight robbery with a side of mildew. Do yourself a favour: stay literally anywhere else. Even sleeping in your car would be a more comfortable and hygienic option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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