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Dornoch Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel in Dornoch with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Exterior
Spa
garden double | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets
Experience the charm of Dornoch Castle Hotel, a historic retreat with a full breakfast and local cuisine at the Garden Restaurant. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, and take advantage of laundry facilities, free WiFi, bar access, luggage storage services as well as tour/ticket assistance. Guests praise its overall condition.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Map
Castle Street, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3SD

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skibo Castle - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 12 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 57 min drive
  • Golspie Station - 13 min drive
  • Rogart Station - 14 min drive
  • Tain Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luigi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dornoch Castle Hotel

When visiting Dornoch, Dornoch Castle Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Garden Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this historic hotel. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Garden Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

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 first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Castle Dornoch
Castle Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Dornoch Hotel
Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle Hotel Scotland
Dornoch Castle Hotel Hotel
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Dornoch Castle Hotel Hotel Dornoch
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dornoch Castle Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Dornoch Castle Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Yes, Garden Restaurant offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Dornoch Castle Hotel like?

Dornoch Castle Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and 11 minutes' walk from Dornoch Beach.

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Dornoch Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, with top-notch quality and variety, and friendly service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed our stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic hotel and sensational area
3-night trip

10/10

fantastic facility. staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable 🙂 room was clean and i would recommend to all travelers
3-night trip

8/10

We had a nice one night stay
1-night trip

10/10

Great experience, brilliant Whisky Bar, and restaurant. Convenient to town.
1-night trip

8/10

Staff were very good, food was amazing but the room was very cold. We will visit again.
1-night trip

10/10

Great old castle, breakfast was good the need to replace the hash brown with something other than cardboard.
1-night trip

10/10

I returned to Dornoch Castle after 40 years. It had changed by updating and expansion as I expected. However the overall feeling of comfort and care was just asi remembered.
1-night trip

10/10

We only stayed one night whilst travelling the NC500 and this was a great place to rest our heads. Really comfortable bed, plenty of amenities in the room, nice shower, couldn't ask for more really. Only minor niggle is that the walls were a tad thin, or maybe those in the next room were just loud. Didn't disturb our sleep though. We also had dinner here and the food was lovely, staff really friendly, plenty of variety. Breakfast was also top notch! Beautiful beach 10 mins walk down the road if you fancied an evening or morning stroll.
1-night trip

8/10

The hotel is rather quirky, having a modern section built onto the old part. We had a garden room in the newer section. The room was a good size with plenty of hanging space and the usual amenities. The route to our room was through the dining room which was unusual but no problem for us. The bar was cosy and very comfortable. All staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was immediately in front of the hotel on the street, or in a section off street.
1-night trip

4/10

Hotel desperately requires modernised & investment, bathroom was damp, ventilation inadequate, shower tray did not drain properly, towels provided were poor quality. Some members of staff were good, others included reception & breakfast staff could not be bothered & demonstrated zero sense of customer service. A very average hotel, a poor customer experience.
1-night trip

4/10

Our room appeared clean at first glance. However, at a closer look, it was quite dirty. Especially along the night side table and bed. The carpet looked like it had not been vacuumed in some time. Also, the toilet seat had something dried and sticky on it. The towels were a dingy white and the towel I used had a hole in it. The closet door had a sign taped on it that said it was broke and please do not use. We paid more $300 American Dollars for the room. I expected more than what I found. On a side note, the staff, food and remainder of the place was quite nice.
1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Very friendly
1-night trip

2/10

What could be great , was not. Service does not exist here ! Hotel is old and tired. Threadbare carpet, lumpy bed and old linens. And all for a price higher than 5 star in Aberdeen! Restaurant choices are generally poor in this town and the hotel keeps that tradition very much alive. Exorbitant pricing with terrible service and below average quality led to a very poor experience
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

6/10

Hotel in great location, furnishings & fittings very tired, food good, staff friendly & welcoming, investment / modernisation urgently required
2-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip