Name: Dornoch Castle Hotel
Address: Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom, Castle Street, Highlands, IV25 3SD, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $127 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel Dornoch Castle Hotel

Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom –

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Dornoch is a great location for exploring the Highlands. This wee town is charming and has a beautiful beach.The hotel has an excellent restaurant and great selection of whiskies. Staff was first rate. Friendly and attentive.

Brenda

United States of America

The staff was friendly and professional, especially Laura!

Normajean

United States of America

Well, you're staying in a castle in a beautiful town, so that's always a good start! The castle is gorgeous inside and out. Lovely bar and upscale restaurant. Beautiful rooms. Great location right in city center.

Jacquie

United States of America

We greatly appreciate the staff member who located the iPad we accidentally left behind and shipping it to us. We appreciate her gracious help!

Martha

United States of America

The fact that it was a castle! Great location, Whisky Bar

Martha

United States of America

Characterful property - excellent staff, particularly in the restaurant

Roger

United Kingdom

The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.

Brodie

Australia

This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in. The restaurant was brilliant, the food amazing and the staff were very welcoming.

Christopher

United Kingdom

Owners on property and very very engaging. Staff well trained which was entirely obvious. Owners and staff care.

Ian

United States of America

Great place to stay in a neat town. Take time to enjoy the history

Timothy

United States of America

9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Dornoch is a great location for exploring the Highlands. This wee town is charming and has a beautiful beach.The hotel has an excellent restaurant and great selection of whiskies. Staff was first...”

Brenda United States of America
“The staff was friendly and professional, especially Laura!”

Normajean United States of America
“Well, you're staying in a castle in a beautiful town, so that's always a good start! The castle is gorgeous inside and out. Lovely bar and upscale restaurant. Beautiful rooms.”

Jacquie United States of America
“We greatly appreciate the staff member who located the iPad we accidentally left behind and shipping it to us. We appreciate her gracious help!”

Martha United States of America
“The fact that it was a castle! Great location, Whisky Bar”

Martha United States of America
“Characterful property - excellent staff, particularly in the restaurant”

Roger United Kingdom
“The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.”

Brodie Australia
“This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in.”

Christopher United Kingdom
“Owners on property and very very engaging. Staff well trained which was entirely obvious. Owners and staff care.”

Ian United States of America
“Great place to stay in a neat town. Take time to enjoy the history”

Timothy United States of America

A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is in the center of Durnoch, across from a 13th-century cathedral. It has period features throughout the property, as well as fine dining and quiet walled gardens.

Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom, while some also include a sitting area and a four-post bed. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral.

The award-winning Garden Restaurant has original 15th-century stone walls and hardwood floors. It offers traditional Scottish dishes using local produce including local seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and Highland venison.

Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15 minute walk from the seashore and a 10 minute walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Closest Landmarks *

Royal Dornoch Golf Club
0.2 miles
Dunrobin Castle
7.8 miles

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Inverness Airport
23.5 miles
Wick John O’Groats Airport
52.8 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lovely building and great location”

Sarah

United Kingdom

8.3

“Spacious comfortable clean rooms in Annexe with modern bathroom. Bed very comfortable. Had fabulous evening meal in the hotel Restaurant. The food is excel...”

Alimarwat

United Kingdom

9.5

“Room was clean and comfortable. The bar was great with plenty of choices and breakfast in the morning was good. Hotel is right in centre and perfect for walking...”

Kerr

United Kingdom

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Check-in

2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 6:30 AM

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£10 per child, per night
3 - 12 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£10 per child, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Dornoch Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Check-In Information:
If you are due to arrive outside of the hotel’s published check-in times, please contact reception in advance, in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact the front desk by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

If you would like to dine please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

“Dornoch is a great location for exploring the Highlands. This wee town is charming and has a beautiful beach.The hotel has an excellent restaurant and great selection of whiskies. Staff was first rate. Friendly and attentive.”

“Well, you're staying in a castle in a beautiful town, so that's always a good start! The castle is gorgeous inside and out. Lovely bar and upscale restaurant. Beautiful rooms. Great location right in city center.”

“The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.”

“This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in. The restaurant was brilliant, the food amazing and the staff were very welcoming.”

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Newest Reviews for Dornoch Castle Hotel

Reviewed: August 18, 2019

William
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant was excellent and the whisky selection in the bar was comprehensive.
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Carolien
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
5.0

“Terrible rooms oitside the castle, but friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a room outside the castle itself. This was correctly communicated, but on the pictures it looked much better. It is small, smelly, you hear everything from your neighbours, there is mould in the bathroom etc. There is not any idea of being in the castle, except that you have to pass through the whisky bar and find your way through a full restaurant to get to your room. No value for money at all.
The staff was really wonderfull, very frendly and helpfull.
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Steven
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
6.3

“Very poor value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms are tired and furniture tardy. Tiny TV. Put off eating in restaurant because prices are exceptionally high. No WiFi in rooms - absolute disgrace when paying so much for a room. Made complaint on check out because of no WiFi in rooms and poor standard of accommodation considering prices charged. Check out staff were apologetic and gave small discount on room rate but to provide value for money for customers they need to chop at least a third off their room rates. Won’t stay again and certainly would not recommend.
My wife and I are walking Lands End to John O’Groats and this property was our 93rd overnight stay on our journey. We have stayed in everything from 5* hotels to hostels and therefore have a fair and balanced opinion of what currently represents value for money in relation to overnight accommodation in the UK. Please read this review with the above personal experience in mind. Building is impressive as are the internal public areas/garden. Location is ideal - centre of town. Breakfast was good (buffet style) - aspect of restaurant was pleasing as it overlooked enclosed garden
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Evan
United Kingdom
5.4

“Certainly not luxury and not good value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was inadequate and extremely dated for what was meant to be a luxury hotel. I think we got the worst room in the hotel. Meant to be a double room but 2 single beds pushed together. When I complained I was told it would have been cheaper if I’d booked it directly. Still it wouldn't have been worth it. Our room was in the more modern part of and the hotel. I’d saythe pictures used to describe the hotel are quite deceiving like you are going to stay in a castle when really it isn’t. A fridge and a bath lying at the back of the hotel is not a pleasant sight. The breakfast was of extremely poor quality dry and rubbery. Staff were hiding in the kitchen eating instead of providing the service I would expect at a luxury hotel. Staff shouldn’t fill the OJ tankard up with cheap OJ in front of customers. Staff were often asked for guidance on things but seemed totally disinterested. Extremely disappointed in our stay and we won’t be back.
The bar area was the best thing about this hotel. Altough £13 for a glass of wine I would say is quite ridiculous.
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
The restaurant was very noisy, with no carpets or surtains which made it difficult for my wife who has hearing difficulties.
Pleasant location and the beer garden was lovely.
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Mike
New Zealand
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Sandra
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Reception area was dark.
The staff were friendly and helpful especially the receptionist. It was very central.
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Cclondon
United Kingdom
6.7

“OK but overpriced.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
A bit old and needed updating, shower was very weak almost a trickle, door needed to be locked from inside with key (very old school), front desk was non existant - more of a bar.
Good breakfast, comfortable bed, nice size room
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Brenda
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi service only available in the bar/reception area. At the very least have it available in the quiet sitting room which no one seems to use.
Dornoch is a great location for exploring the Highlands. This wee town is charming and has a beautiful beach.The hotel has an excellent restaurant and great selection of whiskies. Staff was first rate. Friendly and attentive.
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Anthony
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit pricy for aust
Excellent staff and great location Great breakfast
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Nigel
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Although this is a castle we didn’t have a castle room but a newer room out the back which had no castle feel at all. You could be in any standard average hotel room. Also the floor boards above our room 20 were so noisy that if the person above was just walking around it would wake us up. Overall the hotel was okay but could be made so much better.
Great staff in the restaurant especially at breakfast. Great breakfast buffet with daily specials. The location in town of the hotel was perfect. Good parking.
Reviewed: July 26, 2019

Natalie
Switzerland
10

“Great Hotel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
The car park is directly in front of the hotel. The staff was very friendly and our room was big, clean, very comfortable and nicely decorated. The food in the hotel restaurant was delicious! If the weather is good enough, there is a possibility of sitting in the hotels garden. The location of the hotel is great, it is in the city center and on the other side of the street is the cathedral (definitely worth a visit).
Reviewed: July 26, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room very warm
Location and garden
Reviewed: July 25, 2019

Anthony
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
No wifi in room
Nice Room. Friendly Staff. Clean. Good Location
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Kenny
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.0

“Staff very good, however hotel is very overpriced for the standard.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very disappointed with the room we were initially given for our £160. The hotel name is somewhat misleading, as you get the impression your are staying in a nice country house/castle etc, however the reception is actually in the bar that was very busy at time. We were then led through the back of building to an annexe room (pretty small) with pretty horrible pine furniture etc. That said, staff were very responsive in providing an alternative room in the main building, that did make things a bit better. The hotel lounge is actually within a thoroughfare to the main part of the building and not really somewhere you would choose to relax. The gardens were nice, however they don’t really make up for the hotels other shortcomings given the money they charge.
The staff were excellent in providing an alternative room

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral. Please inform the hotel of bed preferences on the day of booking. Please note that Twin beds are subject to availability. Please note that 2 of the hotels superior rooms are located in the modern extension and not the castle's original building. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double/Twin Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Bright, spacious rooms within the 15th- and 18th-century sections of the property. Features include a TV, tea and coffee and a private bathroom. Please inform the hotel of bed preferences on the day of booking. Please note that 2 of the hotels superior rooms are located in the modern extension and not the castle's original building. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Carpeted Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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