Hotel Royal Golf Hotel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 458 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
457 reviews

It was cute and charming and the room was unique and comfortable. The shower was an unexpected treat!

Nancy Canada

Lovely spacious rooms with great views and breakfast was really delicious. Our dog received a very warm welcome too.

Jolande United Kingdom

The staff were incredible and the hotel was extremely comfortable. Wonderful views over the Royal course.

Mark United Kingdom

Excellent hotel, staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very comfortable and hotel location was very quiet. I highly recommend this hotel.

John United States of America

Breakfast was great. The location is on the 1st tee of one of the best golf courses in the world.

Forrest United States of America

Lovely staff, excellent restaurant with superb food, nice relaxed style with exactly the right level of formality - friendly and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.

Nick United Kingdom

Staff, food, cost, comfort snd cleanliness were excellent.

Martin United Kingdom

We had an evening meal and drinks, the meal and service was amazing. We where upgraded to the Ross Suite which was beautiful. Our breakfast was fantastic. Can't wait for a return visit.

James United Kingdom

The selection of continental and cooked food for breakfast was great. I really enjoyed the veggie fry up, specifically. Our room was quiet and had everything we needed. The staff were very approachable and friendly throughout our stay. The bathroom interior was very nice and the shower was powerful. The views out of our window were lovely too.

Amelia United Kingdom

This was one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in (and I have stayed in a lot). A particular mention must go to the staff, who were excellent throughout. Their friendly and helpful manner was a delight.

Colin United Kingdom
8.6
Excellent
457 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It was cute and charming and the room was unique and comfortable. The shower was an unexpected treat!”
    Nancy Nancy Canada Canada
  • “Lovely spacious rooms with great views and breakfast was really delicious. Our dog received a very warm welcome too.”
    Jolande Jolande United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were incredible and the hotel was extremely comfortable. Wonderful views over the Royal course.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent hotel, staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very comfortable and hotel location was very quiet. I highly recommend this hotel.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was great. The location is on the 1st tee of one of the best golf courses in the world.”
    Forrest Forrest United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely staff, excellent restaurant with superb food, nice relaxed style with exactly the right level of formality - friendly and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff, food, cost, comfort snd cleanliness were excellent.”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We had an evening meal and drinks, the meal and service was amazing. We where upgraded to the Ross Suite which was beautiful. Our breakfast was fantastic. Can't wait for a return visit.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The selection of continental and cooked food for breakfast was great. I really enjoyed the veggie fry up, specifically. Our room was quiet and had everything we needed.”
    Amelia Amelia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This was one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in (and I have stayed in a lot). A particular mention must go to the staff, who were excellent throughout.”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

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

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 whiskeys.

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
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8.6
Excellent
 · 457 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Nancy Canada

    “It was cute and charming and the room was unique and comfortable. The shower was an unexpected treat!”

  • Jolande United Kingdom

    “Lovely spacious rooms with great views and breakfast was really delicious. Our dog received a very warm welcome too.”

  • Mark United Kingdom

    “The staff were incredible and the hotel was extremely comfortable. Wonderful views over the Royal course.”

  • John United States of America

    “Excellent hotel, staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very comfortable and hotel location was very quiet. I highly recommend this hotel.”

  • Forrest United States of America

    “Breakfast was great. The location is on the 1st tee of one of the best golf courses in the world.”

  • Nick United Kingdom

    “Lovely staff, excellent restaurant with superb food, nice relaxed style with exactly the right level of formality - friendly and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.”

  • Martin United Kingdom

    “Staff, food, cost, comfort snd cleanliness were excellent.”

  • James United Kingdom

    “We had an evening meal and drinks, the meal and service was amazing. We where upgraded to the Ross Suite which was beautiful. Our breakfast was fantastic. Can't wait for a return visit.”

  • Amelia United Kingdom

    “The selection of continental and cooked food for breakfast was great. I really enjoyed the veggie fry up, specifically. Our room was quiet and had everything we needed. The staff were very approachable and friendly throughout our stay. The bathroom interior was very nice and the shower was powerful. The views out of our window were lovely too.”

  • Colin United Kingdom

    “This was one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in (and I have stayed in a lot). A particular mention must go to the staff, who were excellent throughout. Their friendly and helpful manner was a delight.”

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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

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    Answered on October 2, 2020
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    The beach is a 2 minute walk along the golf course

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    Answered on February 17, 2020
  • do you have car charging facilities?

    Yes we do have car charging facilities.

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    Answered on May 1, 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

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    Answered on August 21, 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

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    Answered on October 15, 2021
  • are you still open

    Yes we are open until mid November 2020

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  • Is there wheelchair access

    unfortunately not

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  • Have you an 'Acessible' room with walk-in-shower as opposed to over the bath? Have you a lift?

    yes to shower no to lift

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    Answered on October 29, 2021
  • Do we need to wear face masks walking about the hotel? My husband and I have health concerns wearing them. Thank you

    We encourage our guests to take responsibility for themselves whilst visiting. We do not enforce the wearing of face masks for guests

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    Answered on August 21, 2020
  • Is there any entertainment at the hotel eg live music etc

    No there is no entertainment in the hotel

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    Answered on October 15, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    0 miles
  • Carnegie Club Skibo Castle
    0.3 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle
    7.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Embo Beach
    2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Inverness Airport
    23.5 miles
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    52.6 miles
How to get to Royal Golf Hotel from Inverness Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Conservatory Restaurant

    Food: Scottish, Local, International

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Royal Golf Hotel

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 4 years
Extra bed by request
Free
5 - 15 years
Extra bed by request
£15 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed by request
£50 per person, 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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 traveling 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 canceled within 48 hours of you booking

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Royal Golf Hotel

  • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Royal Golf Hotel.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Royal Golf Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Conservatory Restaurant

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Royal Golf Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Royal Golf Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Car 1h 10min

  • The prices at Royal Golf Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Royal Golf Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Dornoch.

  • Guests staying at Royal Golf Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Royal Golf Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite