Hotel Dornoch Castle Hotel
Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 396 reviews)
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Our comfortable room was in the main castle which had a four poster bed and was tastefully decorated with all the usual amenities. The place was covid secure with a one way in place to/from the restaurant. Meanwhile the bar area was nice & cosy, especially when fire is lit. Food was also very good, couldn’t fault.
United KingdomThe hotel Was clean and tidy and the food was beautiful
United KingdomWe were one of the first visitors to the hotel since lockdown. The place was so clean with hand sanitizers everywhere. The staff were amazing and so very friendly
United KingdomThe room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The whisky bar selections were out of this world! I’ve never seen such a great collection at such great prices. I’d come back here just for the bar.
United States of AmericaDornoch 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.
United States of AmericaThe staff was friendly and professional, especially Laura!
United States of AmericaWell, 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.
United States of AmericaWe greatly appreciate the staff member who located the iPad we accidentally left behind and shipping it to us. We appreciate her gracious help!
United States of AmericaThe fact that it was a castle! Great location, Whisky Bar
United States of AmericaCharacterful property - excellent staff, particularly in the restaurant
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One of our top picks in Dornoch. 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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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast Info
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Free parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ellen
United Kingdom“Our comfortable room was in the main castle which had a four poster bed and was tastefully decorated with all the usual amenities. The place was covid secure with a one way in place to/from the restaurant. Meanwhile the bar area was nice & cosy, especially when fire is lit. Food was also very good, couldn’t fault.” Read more
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Paul
United Kingdom
“The hotel Was clean and tidy and the food was beautiful”
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Christine
United Kingdom
“We were one of the first visitors to the hotel since lockdown. The place was so clean with hand sanitizers everywhere. The staff were amazing and so very friendly ”
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Rebekah
United States of America“The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The whisky bar selections were out of this world! I’ve never seen such a great collection at such great prices. I’d come back here just for the bar. ”
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Brenda
United States of America
“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.”
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Normajean
United States of America
“The staff was friendly and professional, especially Laura!”
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Jacquie
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.”
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Martha
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!”
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Martha
United States of America
“The fact that it was a castle! Great location, Whisky Bar”
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Roger
United Kingdom
“Characterful property - excellent staff, particularly in the restaurant”
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Carnegie Club Skibo Castle0 miles
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club0.2 miles
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Dunrobin Castle7.8 miles
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Inverness Airport23.5 miles
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Wick John O’Groats Airport52.8 miles
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Amenities of Dornoch Castle Hotel
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Horseback riding
- Hiking Off-site
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Packed lunches
- Honeymoon suite
- Ironing service
- Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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£10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£10 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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
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.
FAQs about Dornoch Castle Hotel
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Guests staying at Dornoch Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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The prices at Dornoch Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dornoch Castle Hotel by:
- Car 1h 20min
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Room options at Dornoch Castle Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Single
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The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Dornoch Castle Hotel.
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Dornoch Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Live music/Performance
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Check-in at Dornoch Castle Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Dornoch Castle Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Dornoch.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Dornoch Castle Hotel (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
