Dornoch Castle Hotel

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Dornoch Castle Hotel
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Overview

Dornoch Castle Hotel offers bright rooms near a nature reserve, and 18 minutes on foot from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking on site.

Location

Located approximately a 5-minute stroll from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, this property is a few moments from Dornoch Cathedral. Historylinks Museum is within 5 minutes' walk of the 3-star hotel and Inverness airport is 80 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Dornoch Sands, which is 1.5 km away.

Dornoch Castle Hotel is in front of Cathedral Square bus station.

Rooms

There are 10 rooms comprising a storage space and a sitting area. Some of them offer individual climate control and ironing facilities along with coffee/tea making machines. They have a standard interior. A bathtub and a separate toilet, along with such comforts as hair dryers and dressing gowns, are also provided. Staying at this Dornoch hotel, guests can enjoy view of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. The comfortable bar is also available. One up Restaurant, which serves British specialities, is a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

Various recreational opportunities, a golf course, and a garden are provided at this Dornoch property. The Castle can arrange hiking, horseback riding, and fishing services for its guests.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-21:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

Room Pet not allowed
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Family Room Pet not allowed
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Superior Double Room Pet not allowed
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Dornoch Castle Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 283 C$
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 80.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Inverness, INV

Location

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Castle Street, Dornoch, United Kingdom
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Castle Street, Dornoch, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Church
Dornoch Cathedral
130 m
Museum
Historylinks Museum
140 m
Carnaig Street
Janet Horne Memorial Stone
510 m
Restaurant
Dornoch Castle Hotel
0 m
Restaurant
Sutherland House Ltd
90 m
Restaurant
The Coach House
50 m
Restaurant
Cocoa Mountain Dornoch
90 m
Restaurant
One up Restaurant
120 m
Restaurant
The Coach House Bar And Restaurant
140 m
Restaurant
Milk & Honey
130 m
Restaurant
Luigi's Restaurant
180 m
Restaurant
Harry Gow Bakery
160 m

Reviews of Dornoch Castle Hotel

8.2 /10
Great
1266 reviews
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Castle ambiance with whisky bar, seafood restaurant, and proximity to Dornoch Cathedral and golf course.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness6
Here's what guests said:
“Garden room with jet stream bath; some decor felt outdated, heating lacked instructions.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Short walk to Dornoch Cathedral and local attractions, near Royal Dornoch Golf Club.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“High-quality seafood and selections from an extensive whisky menu; limited hot breakfast options.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Prices perceived as high; staff provided really good service; parking noted as limited.”
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  • C
    Cindy
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Great
    8.2

    Tidy hotel with efficient and knowledgeable staff and nice food. Decent sized property room with an extremely comfy bed and internal bathroom. A great service and very good breakfast. The quick check-in.

  • Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.4

    I found the level of service from the staff very high as they were very welcoming and very attentive. I was upgraded room free of charge as the hotel was quiet that evening which was a nice touch. Having a drink in front of the open fire was a real luxury.

    My only dissapointment was that I was not arriving until 7.45pm and I was told the kitchen closed at 8pm. I felt a bit as if it was suggested I have something to eat before I arrived. A party of 4 young people also came into the hotel around 8.30pm looking for a meal but were turned away. I think in the current economic climate the hotel should not be turning away potential business

  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 14 Dec
    Nice
    6.8

    There were luxury, elegant rooms with a four poster bed. There was plenty of food for breakfast, it was decent.

    Lucky me, I had a problem with drain.

  • C
    Carl
    United States
    Wrote a review on 01 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    The venue's position was very central. Also, it was near a parish church. Queen room I stayed at was gorgeous and immaculate for the terrific view of the garden.

  • Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Great
    8.4

    The hotel was only alright, we paid £175.00 per night for 5 nights bed and breakfast, yet there were far better deals offered which we enquired about but the hotel management decided to charge us full rate, dissappointing. The rooms were dated and not very well cleaned. All in all unfortunetely just alright, not worth the money.

  • Wrote a review on 25 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    I had planned a golfing outing at the Royal Dornoch Golf Course and wanted a bit of a splurge, something besides the B&B route. You filled the bill magnificently. Wonderful staff, lovely room, excellent all around.

  • C
    Christina
    United Kingdom
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining7.0
    6.0
    castle ambiance
    noisy neighbors
    dated decor

    Castle ambiance, Fine period decor, Unique check-in experience through the bar

    The room I stayed in felt outdated with cheap furniture!!! I also struggled with noisy neighbors!!! Parking spaces were limited, and navigating the entrance can be quite a hassle!!!

    Garden Double Or Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Perfect
    9.6

    Very pleasant stay and was upgraded from single to double.

  • Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Great
    8.2

    Central location in town. Very comfortable, staff were very nice and the breakfast excellent. The setting and decoration were delightful.

    I thought the prices in the dining room for dinner, both the set menu and the a la carte were pricey. I chose to eat elsewhere in the town and had excellent food and service for half the price.

  • Wrote a review on 15 Oct
    Perfect
    9.8

    We stayed in a garden room which was perfectly adequate for our two night stay to visit friends in the area. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful and the room and shower room very clean. The Hotel is perfectly situated in Dornoch and parking very easy.

    Perhaps as the temperature outside drops some extra heating in the garden restaurant at breakfast time would be appreciated as it was on the cool side.

  • B
    Barry
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 10 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    cozy atmosphere
    beautiful bar

    charming castle experience with captivating sights and cozy strolls

    I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere with a beautiful bar with an original fireplace.

    Garden Double Or Twin Room
  • B
    Bert
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 29 Sept
    Very good
    7.0

    Whatever you need is this decent size and well-appointed room with great sunrise view over the Firth, great amenities, sloping. The location is particularly good and fab and the food is excellent.

  • Wrote a review on 13 Sept
    Great
    8.4

    Friendly Cosy and comfortable. Quiet area Beautiful surroundings with many beautiful places to visit close by. Good food No worries

    One tiny thing - I had no facecloth.

  • Wrote a review on 11 Sept
    Perfect
    9.2

    I reserved a room months before I arrived. However, I did not get a Castle room. Only one "left" was in the newer wing. I was not pleased about this as I could have gone elsewhere for the price I paid.

  • D
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining10.0
    9.0
    excellent selection

    A tad pricey but the experience was worth it

    They had an excellent selection of whiskies was good, took me back to my days of chemistry, but in a far more relaxing setting.

    It wasn't inexpensive, but you know what, some things are worth the price.

    Deluxe Double Room

FAQ about Dornoch Castle Hotel

How far is Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel from the city centre?
Dornoch city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 3-star Dornoch Castle Hotel?
Guests of the 3-star Dornoch Castle Hotel can visit Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (next to the accommodation), or the 13th century historic church "Dornoch Cathedral" placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at Dornoch Castle Hotel?
Yes, Dornoch Castle Hotel offers public parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the Dornoch hotel?
The Dornoch hotel doesn't have on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit restaurant One up Restaurant for the taste of British cuisine (150 m from the property) or Sutherland House Ltd, popular for its British dishes (a 5-minute walk away).
Can I have breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel?
Guests of the Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel can check in from 14:30 to 21:00 and check out from 08:00 to 10:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does it cost to stay at the 3-star Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel?
The price for a room in the 3-star Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel starts at £206.
What payment methods are available in Dornoch Castle Hotel?
At Dornoch Castle Hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types are available at the hotel?
Standard Family Room, Superior Queen Room, and Superior Family Room are among the room types available at the hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel?
Each room at Dornoch Castle Hotel hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.
Does the Dornoch hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
The Dornoch hotel conveniently features a work desk and a photocopy machine as well as a meeting room on-site.
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