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Dornoch Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel with free parking

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Dornoch Castle Hotel

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Exterior
Property grounds
Superior Double Room
Meeting facility
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Dornoch Castle Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

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Castle Street, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3SD
  • Popular LocationDornoch Cathedral1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDornoch Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club16 min walk
  • AirportInverness (INV)57 min drive

Room options

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Exterior
Dornoch Station
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (13)
The price is CA $362
per night
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Dornoch Station

About the area

Dornoch

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Dornoch hotel, you'll be steps from Dornoch Cathedral and within a 15-minute walk of Dornoch Beach. Historylinks and Royal Dornoch Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 1 min walk
  • Dornoch Beach - 11 min walk
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 16 min walk
  • Skibo Castle - 8 min drive
  • Embo Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Platform 1864 - 12 min drive
  • Pipers Coffee House - 12 min drive
  • Sunflowers Cafe - 12 min drive
  • The Bank House - 4 min walk
  • The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - 11 min drive

About this property

Dornoch Castle Hotel

3-star historic hotel with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Dornoch Castle Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dornoch hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dornoch Castle Hotel offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Dornoch
Castle Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle
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Dornoch Castle Hotel Scotland
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Dornoch Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dornoch
Great experience, brilliant Whisky Bar, and restaurant. Convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I returned to Dornoch Castle after 40 years. It had changed by updating and expansion as I expected. However the overall feeling of comfort and care was just asi remembered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cormac

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What could be great , was not. Service does not exist here ! Hotel is old and tired. Threadbare carpet, lumpy bed and old linens. And all for a price higher than 5 star in Aberdeen! Restaurant choices are generally poor in this town and the hotel keeps that tradition very much alive. Exorbitant pricing with terrible service and below average quality led to a very poor experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay on our way to Orkney.
The hotel is rather quirky, having a modern section built onto the old part. We had a garden room in the newer section. The room was a good size with plenty of hanging space and the usual amenities. The route to our room was through the dining room which was unusual but no problem for us. The bar was cosy and very comfortable. All staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was immediately in front of the hotel on the street, or in a section off street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room appeared clean at first glance. However, at a closer look, it was quite dirty. Especially along the night side table and bed. The carpet looked like it had not been vacuumed in some time. Also, the toilet seat had something dried and sticky on it. The towels were a dingy white and the towel I used had a hole in it. The closet door had a sign taped on it that said it was broke and please do not use. We paid more $300 American Dollars for the room. I expected more than what I found. On a side note, the staff, food and remainder of the place was quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a disappointment
Hotel desperately requires modernised & investment, bathroom was damp, ventilation inadequate, shower tray did not drain properly, towels provided were poor quality. Some members of staff were good, others included reception & breakfast staff could not be bothered & demonstrated zero sense of customer service. A very average hotel, a poor customer experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old castle, breakfast was good the need to replace the hash brown with something other than cardboard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023