This hotel is rapidly excelling itself, especially the restaurant! We've been visiting Cromarty and the Royal Hotel for years and the restaurant just gets better and better. Stunning Sunday lunch with locally sourced meat and seafood is well worth a visit from afar, as are the views, lovely staff providing a warm welcome, plenty of space and open fire when... More

We stopped here for an evening meal on our way around the Black Isle. The landlady made us most welcome from the moment we stepped in the door and was really friendly throughout. Half our party ordered starters and half didn't. This wasn't a problem. Those who had starters really enjoyed the high quality food served by a friendly member... More

This was our first stay at this hotel and we were very impressed by the warmth of the welcome and our newly refurbished room. Our room had a very comfortable bed and a luxurious bathroom. The hotel is gradually being refurbished, but has not lost it's character. Real fires in the lounge and restaurant gave a lovely atmosphere. Local real... More

I ate twice at the Royal Hotel restaurant this Easter (2013). The first time my experience was excellent. A staff member cleaned the table, chairs and floor before I sat as a "messy" family had sat there before me! The food (sweet and sour chicken) was tasty and a big portion. Well priced too. The owner was friendly, smiley and... More

Cracking location - right on the beach with amazing views across the Cromarty Firth and the food is fresh, local and in season - can't get better than that! I've stayed lots of times and its nice to always receive a warm welcome from the locals as well as the owner, Jenny Henderson. She has done a great job at... More

Turned up without booking on Easter Sunday, glad we did, had an excellent meal , fresh haddock, chips & salad. Sat in the conservatory on a glorious sunny day with great views .couldnt beat it, highly recommended.

Cromarty is a beautiful village but completely let down by this typically poor Highlands hotel. (not biased because we live in the highlands!!!) We had a meal here on a Tuesday night in the lounge bar. The bar staff were not welcoming at all. They kept on telling us that they normally close at 10 but had cashed the till... More

My husband and I had a 2 night break at the Royal Hotel last week. We received a warm welcome when we checked in. We had booked a superior room which was lovely. Very comfortable with lovely bathroom. We ate in the hotel both evenings and the food was delicious. Was difficult to choose from the menu as everything sounded... More

We popped into this hotel for a coffee after a delightful walk along by the Firth - and were so tempted by the menu that we stayed on for lunch! Excellent fresh local ingredients - hearty portions - and my husband enjoyed the local ale, Happy Chappy. We would certainly recommend eating here and are sure that the accommodation would... More