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Dornoch Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Garden
Superior Double Room
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Castle Street, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3SD
  • Dornoch Cathedral
    1 min walk
  • Dornoch Beach
    11 min walk
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    16 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    57 min drive

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About the area

Dornoch

Dornoch Castle Hotel places you steps from Dornoch Cathedral and within a 15-minute stroll of Dornoch Beach. Highlights at this historic hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Garden Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Dornoch hotel include Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Historylinks.

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skibo Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Embo Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 57 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

Historic hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Dornoch Castle Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dornoch hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dornoch Castle Hotel offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castle Dornoch
Castle Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Yep, Dornoch Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Yep, Dornoch Castle Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Dornoch Beach.

Is Dornoch Castle Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dornoch Castle Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Dornoch Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

No, Dornoch Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dornoch Castle Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Dornoch Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Dornoch Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 105 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic facility. staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable 🙂 room was clean and i would recommend to all travelers
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dornoch
Great experience, brilliant Whisky Bar, and restaurant. Convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cormac

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay on our way to Orkney.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a disappointment
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old castle, breakfast was good the need to replace the hash brown with something other than cardboard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very good, food was amazing but the room was very cold. We will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop on the NC500.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and sensational area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel in great location, furnishings & fittings very tired, food good, staff friendly & welcoming, investment / modernisation urgently required
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Devon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world comfort and service
The Tower Room in the original castle is sumptuous. Four poster, log burner, easy chairs, shower, whirlpool bath. A great place to sit out the snow and storm. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Service was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022