Dornoch Castle Hotel
Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 381 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Little gem of a hotel; nothing especially fancy about the room, but very comfortable and the shower was the best we've had in a month. The pub/bar downstairs is loaded with atmosphere with a big roaring fire and lots of whiskey choices. Staff very friendly and helpful.
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United States of AmericaA beautiful hotel right in the center of the small town of Dornoch. We were a bit disappointed we weren't in one of the nicer rooms, but were content to be on the main floor. The food at the restaurant was absolutely exceptional and the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating. I hope to return the next time I'm in Dornoch.
United States of AmericaLocation convenient; breakfast tasty, beds comfortable; staff helpful
United States of Americathe restaurant serves great food. best restaurant food we had in Scotland. the cozy, old atmosphere of the bar/lounge. Large lounge for hotel residents.
United States of Americawe loved the location. it was the cutest town ever! the staff was really nice.
United States of AmericaOur 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 KingdomBeautiful building, great open fire in the bar, lovely room with great sunrise view over the Firth.
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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Joey
United States of America“Little gem of a hotel; nothing especially fancy about the room, but very comfortable and the shower was the best we've had in a month. The pub/bar downstairs is loaded with atmosphere with a big roaring fire and lots of whiskey choices. Staff very...”- NNeilUnited States of America“Friendliness of staff and willingness to make everything perfect”
RachelUnited States of America“A beautiful hotel right in the center of the small town of Dornoch. We were a bit disappointed we weren't in one of the nicer rooms, but were content to be on the main floor. The food at the restaurant was absolutely exceptional and the hotel...”- DanielUnited States of America“Location convenient; breakfast tasty, beds comfortable; staff helpful”
DianneUnited States of America“the restaurant serves great food. best restaurant food we had in Scotland. the cozy, old atmosphere of the bar/lounge. Large lounge for hotel residents.”
MelissaUnited States of America“we loved the location. it was the cutest town ever! the staff was really nice.”
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,...”
PaulUnited Kingdom“The hotel Was clean and tidy and the food was beautiful”
ChristineUnited 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”- FionaUnited Kingdom“Beautiful building, great open fire in the bar, lovely room with great sunrise view over the Firth.”
- Do you have an 'Acessible' room with a walk-in shower rather than over the bath? And do you have a lift?There are standard rooms on the ground floor with disable accessible showers which is a bigger walk-in shower. Unfortunately we do not have a lift in ..Answered on October 26, 2021
- Hi my name is Tina Pitre. I have been trying to get ahold of you but to no avail. I have a booking for this July 25th. I need to cancel due to covidGood afternoon Tina, Please let us know when your booking is for and i shall look into this for you Kind Regards LauraAnswered on July 19, 2021
- Aloha my dates are flexible. What is the best way to find available dates for June 2022?Good afternoon, Please feel free to call us on 01862810216 and we can go over our availability with youAnswered on October 22, 2021
- Is the room in the castle?A selection of superior rooms are in the modern extension with all of the standard rooms. Most of the superior rooms are located in the castleAnswered on March 8, 2020
- Is there a transfer service from airport to hotelUnfortunately we do not offer a transfer service but we are happy to provide you contact numbers for local taxi companiesAnswered on June 22, 2020
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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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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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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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Guests staying at Dornoch Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dornoch Castle Hotel by:
- Car 1h 20min
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The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Dornoch Castle Hotel.
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Dornoch Castle Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Dornoch.
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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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Room options at Dornoch Castle Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Single
