Having driven to Ullapool on a whim the only reason for our stay was for the great price (being a family of 6). However, the rooms were clean and freshly decorated. The linen contemporary and tasteful. Plenty of space with beautiful views from the balcony. There was a good range of choice for breakfast. The staff were helpful, friendly but didn't "hover". I will certainly make this hotel my first choice next time I return to scenic Ullapool.

We have just returned from a 2 day stay at the Royal Hotel in Ullapool and I must report that we had a delightful time. The room which we stayed in was a corner room with a door which lead to a balcony (which was shared with others) and from here we could sit an enjoy the marvellous view over the loch while watching the fishing boats and yachts moor. The room was most comfortable with a good bathroom with shower (which had lots of hot water and good pressure). Everything was very clean and neat with coffee and tea making facilities- much appreciated.
The meals which we had in the main restaurant were simply wonderful, every night there was always something different (as well as the basic menu, which was also full of delectable foods to choose from)- My husband and I were so pleased with the standard of all the meals, the lovely vegetables and the wonderful staff who were so obliging and made our stay at this hotel so enjoyable. The handmade chocolates at the end of the meal were a lovely touch (and they were delicious also). The hotel is in the middle of renovations such as new carpets and beds for rooms and this will only make the hotel even better. So if you are looking for a place to stay in Ullapool which has great views, great staff and great food (breakfast is excellent also) then this is surely a place to consider.

We travelled all the way from Glasgow to Ullapool, having stayed there back in April and vowed we would return. However, the hotel we tried to book in to (the one we stayed at in April) was fully booked, much to our disappointment having came all that way. It's the Harbour Lights Hotel, but the way, which I believe isn't listed on Trip Advisor - if you get the chance, you must try it, highly recommended, a quaint, family run hotel with lovely rooms and excellent food!

We tried a couple of other hotels (the Swallow Caledonian Hotel being one of them - stay well clear of that one!) and finally ended up at The Royal (also having tried it in April in the middle of all the refurb and walked out after being shown a room!)

All very different this time round though! Having being shown two different double rooms and opting for the latter, we managed to bargain a good rate with the receptionist (a man with an german shepherd..?!?!). The corridors have still to be refurbished - quite tired in places and very 'busy' wallpaper.

We got settled into our room, very spacious with french doors leading onto a large veranda which offered stunning views over the loch. The bathroom had been completely renovated since our last visit. Lovely floor and wall tiles and hugh corner shower unit. The room itself was fine, although cleanliness could have been better - stains on bed throw/cushions and carpet could have been doing with a vacuum.

We decided to dine and the hotel, which was ok but could have been better - vegetables were almost unrecognisable and chips were completely inedible. However, all staff were very friendly and courteous. We had a drink in the bar afterwards, which was nice, natural wooden beams giving it a kind of log cabin feel! We left after one drink due to the cool air (smokers outside had the front door ajar) but we probably would only have stayed for the one anyway!

The only actual complaint I would have about my stay was the bed! It was the worst night's sleep I've had in a long time. You could feel every single spring in the matress, which squeeked every time you moved. I woke up several times - it was a long night!

Breakfast the following morning was excellent - a good continental selection from the buffet table plus a full cooked breakfast with tea, coffee and toast.

Overall, we had a lovely stay at the Royal Hotel and would definitely return if we were in Ullapool again. It's a nice place to visit but when you've been a couple of times, you kind of run out of things to see and do! Definitely recommended though!

Whilst I agree with other reviews in regards to the decor, after staying in this hotel I greatly DISAGREE on other matters.

I found that the breakfast was greasy and they gave you such small portions I was left hungry immediately after. There where spaces so big on your plate it wasn't a pleasent site.

I found the rooms ok but the room was not cleaned for two days.

Some staff where pleasent but not all. The attitude towards paying customers was questionable at times, unfriendly and uncomfortable.

In my opinion this is the worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. I will be trying another hotel in the area when I return next year.