Nestled in a rural location, Royal Dunkeld offers a warm welcome with its charming bar and inviting restaurant. Unwind on the picturesque terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, or enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Birnam Oak - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Polney Loch - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Dundee (DND) - 50 min drive
Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 17 min walk
Perth Station - 18 min drive
Pitlochry Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
‪Uisge - ‬9 min drive
‪The Taybank - ‬3 min walk
‪Aran Bakery - ‬1 min walk
‪The Meeting Place - ‬2 min walk
‪Atholl Arms Hotel - ‬2 min walk
About this property
Royal Dunkeld
Enjoy your visit to Dunkeld with a stay at Royal Dunkeld. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Woodlands, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Woodlands - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 13.50 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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
Are pets allowed at Royal Dunkeld?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Dunkeld?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Dunkeld?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Dunkeld?
Yes, Woodlands offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Dunkeld like?
Royal Dunkeld is a short 4-minute walk from Dunkeld Cathedral and 11 minutes' walk from Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
The staff was extremely friendly. Shout out to the older man running breakfast cooking and serving solo,wasn’t easy since there were so many people. The hotel itself was older but had charm.
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Friendly staff, good value, nice bar. Overall a lovely stay
Callan
Callan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Good nice room with very comfortable beds.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
Friendly staff, with a new manager who spent time with us at check-in and made us feel very welcome.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2024
Old hotel, but charming. Has a lovely little bar and is in an excellent location for shops and restaurants.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2024
Weekend Away
Great staff, meals were good as well with great parking
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 19, 2023
Comfortable stay
John
John, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 3, 2025
Beautiful hotel in need of some talc.
Staff very friendly
Mabel
Mabel, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2025
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!
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 20, 2025
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
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Plenty to explore good for walks etc very friendly people x we ate out which was fantastic food x
kathleen
kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Was great for a one night stop over en route. Beautiful countryside access.
Hotel old, well used but quaint and functional.
Staff helpful.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
I had a lovely time here. The room was clean, and for a Saturday evening it was quiet . It is an older building but I love the charm. I also love the coffee and tea in room amenities. The front desk reception was easy and very kind service. Would recommend this place.
Creo
Creo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2024
No frills, but clean and comfy hotel.
We had a very nice stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean, beds comfy, and breakfast was nicely cooked. We enjoyed the pool table and darts in the bar area.
GARY
GARY, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2024
The hotel is in a great , central location. Although the hotel is a bit tired, the staff were really welcoming and lovely and the service excellent. We would definitely return
louise
louise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
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.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2023
Just what I needed
Stayed one night for a work's do, just the ticket. Could do with a bit of refurbishment, but the staff were great and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay again.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 14, 2024
Nice hotel but just needs some general maintenance. Lovely breakfast and nice bar. We never got to try the restaurant.
John
John, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2024
Our room needed updating. The staff was wonderful.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
A fine comfortable stopover, very clean and adequate for our short time there. Outside annexe away from main facilities but adequate for our needs.
Breakfast average choice.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 25, 2025
the staff were friendly, but the room was very basic, the gutter outside the door needed maintenance which caused water to pour out during the night, keeping us awake. Lovely location, but the annex rooms need a lot more love.
Hillary
Hillary, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 23, 2025
Bedding and bed were all right, clean
Grime at the shower door hinge
General untidyness throughout the hotel
Limited dinner menu
Hotel room price about right, not worth any more.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Overnight stay attending Birnam Games. Hotel staff friendly. Had an issue with hot water but resolved as quickly as possible
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 24, 2025
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.