Hotel
 Royal Golf Hotel

Beach

Grange Road, Dornoch, IV25 3LG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 505 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very good
505 reviews

Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely building with large bedroom. Great breakfast with views over first tee.

Peter United Kingdom

Perfect location, overlooking the golf course & sea . Five minutes walk from the pretty little village of Dornoch which has classy little shops . Really enjoyed our stay here, would definitely return.

Maria United Kingdom

Views are stunning. Room was fabulous. Location is great. Food was lovely too

Alan United Kingdom

everything was just perfect, the steaks were how every restaurant in the country should serve Scottish beef . well done to the local butcher

Colin United Kingdom

Food was excellent throughout. Location excellent.

Richard United Kingdom

Breakfast was great, great atmosphere. Spacious room.

Kyle United Kingdom

Great views, lovely breakfast. Brilliant staff!!! Love it

Lorn United Kingdom

Lovely room; very comfortable. We had a problem with the television - the manager sorted it out very quickly. Good location - near beach and the town. Friendly staff.

Mandy United Kingdom

really friendly staff, doggie bag with treats for our pooch was a lovely touch. unfortunately we had to check out early due to close contact with a relative with covid but hotel staff were incredibly understanding and helpful.

Eileen United Kingdom

Perfectly situated for the golf course. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good breakfasts.

Christopher United Kingdom
8.5
Very good
505 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely building with large bedroom. Great breakfast with views over first tee.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location, overlooking the golf course & sea . Five minutes walk from the pretty little village of Dornoch which has classy little shops . Really enjoyed our stay here, would definitely return.”
    Maria Maria United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Views are stunning. Room was fabulous. Location is great. Food was lovely too”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “everything was just perfect, the steaks were how every restaurant in the country should serve Scottish beef . well done to the local butcher”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Food was excellent throughout. Location excellent.”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was great, great atmosphere. Spacious room.”
    Kyle Kyle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great views, lovely breakfast. Brilliant staff!!! Love it”
    Lorn Lorn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely room; very comfortable. We had a problem with the television - the manager sorted it out very quickly. Good location - near beach and the town. Friendly staff.”
    Mandy Mandy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “really friendly staff, doggie bag with treats for our pooch was a lovely touch.”
    Eileen Eileen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfectly situated for the golf course. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good breakfasts.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.7

This property is 10 minutes walk from the beach. The Royal Golf Hotel is located overlooking the first tee of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Many rooms have stunning views of the course and the sea.

The Royal serves a full Scottish breakfast and the Conservatory Restaurant, which benefits from panoramic views, offers a wide range of dishes made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The hotels Morris Bar stocks wines from around the world and over 35 malt whiskies.

The Royal Dornoch Golf Club is regularly rated one of the top 20 courses in the world and there are 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive of the hotel.

Dornoch Cathedral dates back to the 13th century but nowadays the area is better known for its hiking and fishing.

The town is just over an hour’s drive from Inverness Airport and 20 minutes’ drive from Tain Railway Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Royal Golf Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Jun 2010.

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Most popular facilities

Pets allowed
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very good · 505 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely building with large bedroom. Great breakfast with views over first tee.”
  • Maria
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect location, overlooking the golf course & sea . Five minutes walk from the pretty little village of Dornoch which has classy little shops . Really enjoyed our stay here, would definitely return.”
  • Alan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Views are stunning. Room was fabulous. Location is great. Food was lovely too”
  • Colin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “everything was just perfect, the steaks were how every restaurant in the country should serve Scottish beef . well done to the local butcher”
  • Richard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Food was excellent throughout. Location excellent.”
  • Kyle
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was great, great atmosphere. Spacious room.”
  • Lorn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great views, lovely breakfast. Brilliant staff!!! Love it”
  • M
    Mandy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely room; very comfortable. We had a problem with the television - the manager sorted it out very quickly. Good location - near beach and the town. Friendly staff.”
  • Eileen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “really friendly staff, doggie bag with treats for our pooch was a lovely touch. unfortunately we had to check out early due to close contact with a relative with covid but hotel staff were incredibly understanding and helpful.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfectly situated for the golf course. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good breakfasts.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi - looking to book a dog friendly room 06 October - which options do I have for the rooms? Appreciate only some may be dog friendly
    Good Afternoon All our rooms apart from our suites welcome dogs and they are also welcomed in the bar
    Answered on 2 October 2020
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
    The beach is a 2 minute walk along the golf course
    Answered on 17 February 2020
  • do you have car charging facilities?
    Yes we do have car charging facilities.
    Answered on 1 May 2021
  • Does the hotel have play and stay packages or deals for the Royal Dornoch Golf course.
    Yes, details can be found on our web site
    Answered on 21 August 2020
  • We have a dog. Can we have breakfast and/or our evening meal in the bar so he can be with us?
    Yes you can eat in the bar with your dog
    Answered on 15 October 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    0 miles
  • Carnegie Club Skibo Castle
    0.3 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle
    7.7 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Embo Beach
    2 miles
Closest airports
  • Inverness Airport
    23.5 miles
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    52.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    The Conservatory Restaurant

    Cuisine: Scottish, Local, International

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Royal Golf Hotel

Most popular facilities

Pets allowed
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
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Check-in

16:00 - 22:00

Check-out

07:30 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
5 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Switch Solo Royal Golf Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that for bookings of more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 15 per dog per stay applies.

Due to the current Pandemic and the volatile nature of the current restrictions, during 2021 the Royal Golf Hotel will no longer be accepting bookings form international guests. If booking from outside the UK your reservations will be cancelled within 48 hours of you booking

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Royal Golf Hotel

  • The prices at Royal Golf Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Royal Golf Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Royal Golf Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from Royal Golf Hotel.

  • Check-in at Royal Golf Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Royal Golf Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Dornoch.

  • Royal Golf Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Conservatory Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Royal Golf Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 10min

  • Room options at Royal Golf Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite