The Royal Hotel
Location: Bank Street, Portree, gb
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Breathtaking Views and Local Seafood Cuisine
Located on the picturesque Isle of Skye, The Royal Hotel offers stunning views of Portree Harbour and the loch. Indulge in local seafood dishes at the hotel's two restaurants while enjoying the majority of rooms that provide captivating sea views.
Cozy Rooms and Local Whiskeys
Relax in the comfortable en suite rooms equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, along with helpful maps and information about the area. Unwind at the hotel bar offering a selection of local whiskeys and ales, perfect for a cozy evening.
Live Music and Outdoor Activities
Experience the vibrant summer atmosphere with live music at the hotel and traditional pipers playing in the streets. Explore the Isle of Skye's beautiful scenery ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, from walkers and cyclists to watersports lovers. Don't miss the chance to visit museums and shops nearby.
Book your stay at The Royal Hotel for a memorable Isle of Skye experience.
Important Information
Please note that The Royal Hotel does not have a elevator. Ground floor rooms are available upon request.
Please note that all private and public areas are non-smoking. A fine of 1 night's charge applies to anyone who is found to be or has been smoking in any of hotel rooms.
Booking for multiple rooms will be limited to 4 rooms only, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Kid meals
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Family Room with Sea View
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Premier Room - Disability Access
The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
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Premier Plus Room
This double room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
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Premier Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Premier Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Double Room with Sea View
Traditionally furnished room with a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an private bathroom. Most rooms have picturesque views of the harbor.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Twin Room with Sea View
Traditionally furnished room with a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an private bathroom. Most rooms have picturesque views of the harbor.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
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Superior Double Room with Sea View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
Guest Reviews
- Robyn (8/5): -
- Valerie (7/5): The staff were all very helpful, however the price doesn't really match the standard we would expect - Lovely view from our room The Hotel looks a little tired and in need of a refurbishment
- Gabriele (4/5): Nie wieder !!! - Eigentlich Nix wirklich Bad sehr muffig
Das ganze Zimmer wegen des Raumbelüfters/ Duft
schrecklicher Duft !
Fenster kann kaum geöffnet werden weil an viel befahrener Straße
Personal passable
Für das Preis Leistungsverhältnis ein no Go !!!
360€ die Nacht geht hier garnicht
- Herminia (3/5): Muy mala relación calidad precio - Bien ubicado Pasamos 2 noches , no limpiaron la habitación, las toallas estaban muy viejas y amarillentas. Sin ascensor, hotel no apto para ir con maletas .
- Robert (7/5): -
- Bonenfant (10/5): - Great location, decent parking options.
- Nicole (7/5): -
- Richard (6/5): Tegenvaller - Centrale ligging Hotel is toe aan grote renovatie. Echt alles is oud en versleten.
- Nancy (2/5): - Location, kind staff Very run down, terrible bed, broken bed springs. Old
- Nina (8/5): -
- Sam (7/5): -
- Dougds9 (2/5): Never been treated like this at a restaurant. - I wish I could rate the restaurant as a zero.
We walked into the restaurant just after 6 pm which was when started serving dinner. A waitress just looked around and pointed to a table. We waited for someone to come to our table to give us a menu. Nobody did. My wife went a got 2 menus. Then they seated a bunch of people and gave them menus and brought food out to other customers. We still received no attention. We gave up and walked out. We figured all the other people who walked in were going to get their food before us even though we had been there longer. Trust me, there are far better options for food in Portree.
- Jan (8/5): -
- Judi (9/5): We found the accommodation, the staff and the restaurant all very good. - Although we were very disappointed we didn’t get the room wth a view we booked, the room we did get was very comfortable. Staff were very responsive to our concerns. N/A
- Nabil Hachem (9/5): -
- T in Tahoe (6/5): - The view was lovely Huge amount of road noise. Road construction forced us to move room. Not a good stay
- Andrew (7/5): Excellent staff - Good staff and room, but tired Difficult parking
- Kathy (6/5): Overpriced - The location of the hotel close to the bus station, in the centre of town and close to the harbour The Royal Hotel in Portree is very overpriced - it is at least overpriced by £100 per night. It is classed as a 3 star but realistically it is a 2 star. There is nothing “Royal” about the Royal Portree Hotel.
- Geoffrey (7/5): It was a comfortable stay in a great location. - Breakfast was nice. Room was comfortable. Facilities are all a little dated
- Brunella (8/5): Hotel in bella posizione, un po' vetusto. - Ottima la posizione dell'hotel e la vista mare dalla stanza. Apprezzabile la colazione inclusa che, oltre al buffet, prevedeva piatti tipici scozzesi. Al momento della prenotazione sembrava che l'hotel avesse un parcheggio a disposizione, mentre in effetti abbiamo dovuto utilizzare i parcheggi pubblici delle piazze limitrofe, piuttosto costosi e con poca disponibilita' rispetto all'affluenza turistica.
- Duncan (8/5): Book the big room and enjoy the awesome location! - Great location. We booked the superior room and it was spacious and definitely worth the extra The rest of the property had a strange smell and the other rooms looked very small
- John (8/5): Really well located , staff great and room clean and very comfortable parking a bit of a problem. - Property well located, clean and comfortable Would stay again but eat elsewhere and the parking can be a problem we spent 1/2 hour looking for somewhere close to park
- Daveybick (2/5): Don't eat here - Like a hostel. No lounge and impersonal dining area. Food shocking. Rooms fine and staff very friendly
- Ellen (8/5): -
- Collette (8/5): The stay was very good, the location and view was perfect. - The location and the view from our room The room could have been updated
- Keith (1/5): Rotten royal - It was clean and the manager listened to my concerns whilst saying there was nothing she could do The hotel was rundown and no where near the standard expected given the cost, I only stayed there for 1 night even though I had paid for two.very disappointed with booking.com for having this hotel on your list and it makes me wonder if you can be trusted
- Bianca (3/5): Völlig abgewohnt und dafür viel zu hohe Preise! - Die Lage ist TOP. Viel besser geht in Portree nicht. Das Haus ist komplett abgewohnt. Renovierung aus unserer Sicht dringend erforderlich. Bad überaltert. Keine Mischbatterie am Waschbecken. Man entscheidet sich für kaltes Wasser oder Finger verbrühen. Frühstücksraum sieht nach Jugendherberge aus. Angebot war in Ordnung. Waren 2Tage im Hotel und haben am gleichen Tisch gesessen. Konnten sehen, wo am Vortag unsere Gläser und Tassen gestanden haben. Bedeutet: Tisch wurde nicht gereinigt! Sorry, aber das darf einfach nicht passieren!,
- Ian (7/5): - Great location Bar very poor, breakfast average
- Marsha (10/5): Royal Hotel is weii-worth the stay - Very conveniently located. We had a room with a Harbour view. It was beautiful. The hotel gave us a number to call to have a week's worth of laundry done with pick-up and delivery service. The laundry service was reasonably priced and the service was spot-on. Good Breakfast. The bed was a little hard and "lumpy".
- Moore (3/5): Stay elsewhere - The breakfast. The location in town. I booked the hotel for parking and WiFi. We got neither. They have 8 spots for 35+ rooms. The Wifi in our room did not work. We had to go to the lobby to use. Our room was 4 feet from the street - Had to keep our shades closed.
- L (10/5): -
- Magali (9/5): - Tout
- Judy (9/5): - The views from the room were amazing! It is a great location. The beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good. The room was warm and hard to cool off.
- Benjamin Miguel (4/5): -
- Gaelle (9/5): -
- Nina (3/5): - Lage Sehr schlechtes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen, alles gerade so, dass es noch akzeptabel war
- Irene (8/5): The food at dinner was excellent, loved all the meals. The staff were very helpful. - Location was perfect 😊
Plenty of choice for breakfast. The food at dinner was excellent, loved all the meals. Room was very dated, could be doing with modernisation.
- Georges (8/5): - Chambre non faite e.tre les 2 nuits
- Maurice (4/5): - L’emplacement Le petit déjeuné est mauvais, l’hôtel est vieillot. Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c’est.
- Rainer (7/5): - Freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, sehr gutes Frühstück, sauber, tolle Lage für Ausflüge und ein Parkplatz, der in einem so stark nachgefragten Ort sicher nicht selbstverständlich ist. Ziemlich beengtes Bad und Toilette.
- Kurt (10/5): -
- Chris (7/5): Acceptable - Room was too tight..no room for suitcases without tripping on them
- Heather (7/5): We enjoyed our two nights. Central location with parking available for limited cars. Hotel is older - Location was great. Very centrally located. Staff was very friendly and informative. It was unseasonably warm so had windows open at night. Street noise and people talking was quite loud till bars closed.
- Aline (8/5): - L'emplacement, l'accueil, la propreté des lieux, le restaurant, le petit déjeuner. Prix un peu élevé.
- Guest (4/5): -
- Paul (7/5): -
- Mikhail (10/5): -
- Stephen (6/5): - Location Tired
- Joao (6/5): -
- annie (10/5): - The location was perfect & I loved the view from my room The pillows were a bit hard & the duvet too warm & heavy
- JEAN-MARC (8/5): Hôtel de charme très bien tenu et belle vue sur le port - Breakfast très varié et scottish breakfast proposé ainsi que du délicieux porridge Le parking privé trop petit et ce serait judicieux que l'hôtel dispose d'un dépose minute pour faciliter le déchargement des bagages
- Lai (6/5): -
- Kenneth (10/5): Great staff, great food and location excellent - Very clean standard of room were great and good was excellent N/A everything more than expected
- dancingbones (9/5): -
- sandra (8/5): -
- Olivier (9/5): Tres agréable avec tous les services necessaires et attendu pour ce type d'etablissement - Personnelle extrêmement accueillant et serviable, chambre et salle de bain propre avec lit très confortable Parking disponible mais plus petit que le nombre de chambre, peut poser problème pour le stationnement
- Joiners (7/5): -
- Vanessa (6/5): - Good location Somewhat older and tired. Needs an update to the lobby, restaurant and breakfast area. Rooms are very nicely updated
- Felice (7/5): - The rooms were basic but clean. The staff was beyond lovely. Centrally located in town. small parking lot owned by the hotel is not far from the property. However if you get street parking directly in front you're golden because its free and its convenient The heat was not ample in the room overnight. The breakfast was abundant if you aren't a picky eater.
- Andrea (9/5): -
- Coralie (8/5): Hôtel simple très bien situé - L’emplacement et la chambre triple Peu de choix pour le petit déjeuner
- Pauline Denise (7/5): -
- Anthony (8/5): Great location - Location and room size Bit outdated decor
- Hermann (10/5): -
- David (1/5): Over priced and shabby avoid unless you can’t find anywhere else - The location and free parking Very old fashioned and run down. Photos showed rooms that looked ok but ours looked like it had been touched since the 80s. Definitely not worth the money.
- Daniel (9/5): Great place to stay! - Location and updated rooms Lobby is not welcoming
- Susan (8/5): -
- Guest (10/5): -
- Guest (10/5): -
- Sarah (8/5): -
- Thierry (7/5): -
- carlota (9/5): -
- Robert (8/5): -
- Anabela (8/5): - Paisagem
- Marcelo (7/5): -
- Tom (8/5): -
- didier (8/5): Bon établissement, avec vue sur la mer - L’accueil et le repas
- Jose Daniel (2/5): - The location. This was a very disappointing stay. We booked two rooms, and both had old, damaged beds that were extremely uncomfortable. When we complained, the “solution” was simply a blanket to cover the bed, which was unacceptable.
Even after changing my dad’s room, the problem was exactly the same. To make matters worse, on the second night, the room wasn’t even cleaned. I had to go to reception late in the evening just to get clean towels.
The cleanliness was also very poor the bathroom had black hair everywhere, and the furniture surfaces were stained.
I would not recommend this hotel at all.
- Jackie (8/5): -
- Jacinta (9/5): -
- Miguel (10/5): - Habitación muy amplia, ubicación inmejorable y desayuno increíble
- Martin (5/5): Royal ist nur die Eingangshalle. der Rest ist in die Jahre gekommen -
- Navodit (9/5): -
- Graham (7/5): Overall a good hotel to stay great location just needs updating - Great location and good breakfast Needs some TLC looking very tired
- Andrew (8/5): -
- OTONIEL (8/5): - Amplia y comoda Caro para una habitacion en un pueblo
- Jacqueline (7/5): Royal hotel portree - The location was perfect. The staff were friendly and helpfull. Good breakfast choice. On the first floor i am disabled. Quiet most of the time. The room is dated. Mattress and pillows too hard. The room was cold through the day so couldnt chill. No extra blankets. I was there 3 days no cleaners came near us. Had to make up my own bed. Empty my own bins. 2 nights the restaurant was closed. The bar was so cold you cant sit long. The coldest hotel we.ve been in. Limited parking we parkedin the banks car park.
- Jacqueline (7/5): -
- Alan G (9/5): Room with a great view! - We wanted a room with a harbour view and we were not disappointed. We were able to watch the changeable Scottish weather in comfort. We were glad of the heavy blackout curtains as the early morning sunshine which was also reflecting off the still water was really bright. The room had everything we needed. Charging points at the bedside as well. A shower over the bath is always a negative for me.
The wifi got weaker the further from the door you were.
- Irene (10/5): Lovely stay, thank you!! - Perfect place to visit Portree and the Isle of Skye. Wonderful staff and excellent breakfast!
- José Ernesto (5/5): No se condice con su precio - Buen desayuno, buena atención del personal. Cómoda ubicación No estaba limpio, tampoco limpiaron las habitaciones
- Rafal (9/5): -
- _emaildblair (10/5): Holiday in Skye - Although a 3 star hotel it was excellent, all the staff we met were extremely pleasant and helpful
The rooms were immaculate and the breakfast very good value
The only drawback is the lack of parking
They do own a very small car park just down from the hotel but unfortunately people don’t care that there is a sign saying it’s private
The hotel does need to do something about this
- Kirsten (8/5): -
- João (6/5): Ok. The fact it was clean and well located made it worth. But the price was high for what we had. - Well located. Amazing Views from the bedroom. Clean. Dated. Restroom fan didn't work. Door connected to another room, with papers covering holes. Price was high for the conditions we had. Breakfast was ok because they had warm options. The breakfast buffet isn't that good.
- Cesar Oscar (10/5): -
- Mandeep (7/5): I would like to visit again if i ever get a chance - Break fast was good I liked it I didn’t
Like the weather at that time but it was not the hotels fault
- Stefano (3/5): - Hotel molto centrale Stanze vecchie e scomode ..cena da tavola calda con personale indisponente e scocciato di servirci.
- dianne (8/5): great stay - great location staff lovely decor a bit tired outside
- Helen (10/5): Would continue to come back again as I always do but insist on a room with view. I have to say Zi was offered alternativ - Overlooking the harbour in Portree, beautiful location. Central & also a prime spot to explore beyond Portree. Would recommend Awe! Alas I had asked for a supreme double room overlooking the sea but was given a Tom with split windows a partial sea view overlooking a cafe. 😔😔😔
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