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Links House at Royal Dornoch

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel near Royal Dornoch Golf Club

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A stone building with multiple windows and a well-lit entrance.
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A bar setting with multiple bottles of alcohol and glasses.
A dining area with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a floral arrangement.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Golf Road, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3LW
  • Place, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dornoch Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dornoch Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for MEWS JUNIOR SUITE

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a chair.

MEWS JUNIOR SUITE

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a bedside lamp, a book, and a closet with wooden drawers.

MEWS APARTMENT

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for GLENSHIEL MALLART PENTHOUSE

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, a lamp on a bedside table, and a wooden cabinet with books and decorative items.

GLENSHIEL MALLART PENTHOUSE

  • 118 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for MAIN HOUSE DELUXE DOUBLE

A neatly made bed with plaid bedding, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a clock.

MAIN HOUSE DELUXE DOUBLE

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

MAIN HOUSE DOUBLE

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A well-appointed bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

GLENSHIEL MASTER SUITE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

MAIN HOUSE ACCESSIBLE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dornoch

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Dornoch hotel, you'll be steps from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and within a 10-minute walk of Dornoch Beach. Dornoch Cathedral and Embo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dornoch Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carnegie Courthouse Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Historylinks - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Courthouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Links House at Royal Dornoch

5-star luxury hotel near Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Links House at Royal Dornoch offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Links House at Royal Dornoch. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Dornoch hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Links House at Royal Dornoch offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 2 and January 31.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Links House Royal Dornoch Guesthouse
Links House Royal Guesthouse
Links House Royal Dornoch
Links House Royal
Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Guesthouse Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Dornoch Links House at Royal Dornoch Guesthouse
Guesthouse Links House at Royal Dornoch
Links House Royal Dornoch
Links House at Royal Dornoch Hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Links House at Royal Dornoch Hotel Dornoch

Frequently asked questions

How close is Links House at Royal Dornoch to the airport?

Links House at Royal Dornoch is 48.8 mi (58-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Links House at Royal Dornoch?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Links House at Royal Dornoch on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $591, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Links House at Royal Dornoch have an airport shuttle?

Links House at Royal Dornoch offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 350 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Links House at Royal Dornoch to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Dornoch Beach and 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Embo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Links House at Royal Dornoch offer free breakfast?

Links House at Royal Dornoch offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Links House at Royal Dornoch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Links House at Royal Dornoch?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Links House at Royal Dornoch?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Links House at Royal Dornoch have a pool?

Links House at Royal Dornoch does not have a pool.

Does Links House at Royal Dornoch have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Links House at Royal Dornoch have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Links House at Royal Dornoch to downtown Dornoch?

Links House at Royal Dornoch is 0.2 mi away from Dornoch.

Links House at Royal Dornoch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and great view of Royal Dornoch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay service was great and food amazing would definitely reurn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Outstanding stay. Beautiful small hotel, staff were wonderful, room excellent and food really good. Couldn't ask for more and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A perfect stay

One of our best hotel stays ever. The room was just perfect, very relaxing with welcome drinks. Staff are warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Links house is one of the nicest places we stayed around the world, staff and accomodations above world class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday treat 3 days of heaven

The hotel and food were terrific. The staff went out of their way to make you comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay. Staff were fantastic and service great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay here was wonderful. My only regret is that we were here for only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is phenomenal. I don’t say that lightly, I’ve stayed at many unique , great hotels, but Links House is truly above them all. The service, the comfort of the quality bedding and linens, the wonderful breakfast that is offered to all guests to mention a few were exceptional. The location is perfect if you’re interested in golfing Royal Dornoch or visiting a quaint village in the Highlands. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, but the food far exceeded any expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service-world class chef in the restaurant with a phenomenal menu
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel. Kyle, Isla and team very welcoming. Easy walking distance to the beach and town centre. Perfect for heading into the highlands for fishing etc. Drawing room and library nice to relax in and the menu and food was first class. Look forward to visiting again.
Library
Main House
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a unique and amazing place to stay in Dornoch - the staff is so hospitable, kind and truly made our stay incredible. Cannot wait to come back. They made our honeymoon amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurant, room. The only thing is we wanted to have more internet connections (outlets).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Everything was done perfectly. Food was excellent. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible property with large clean stylish bathroom. Most comfortable bed ever. Loved the in-room pitcher of ice water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely & extremely helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect property! Staff was warm and welcoming. Location for golf couldn’t be better. We had drinks on the porch and dinner at the restaurant. Food was excellent. We only wish that we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Memorable experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Links House is a very special Inn in the Scottish Highlands. The rooms are elegantly decorated and very comfortable. The food in the Mara restaurant was excellent. Dornoch is a historic town in the area and is a short walk from Links House. The first tee of Royal Dornoch Golf Club is only a few steps away. Lastly, the staff is very friendly and customer oriented.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stopover

Hotel rates normally too expensive for us but due to Hotels.com silver members offer was able to enjoy an amazing overnight stopover. Complementary in room welcome cocktail, shortbread and chocolates, lovely touch. Everything about this accommodation was to the highest of standards including staff. Will always check room availability when making future trips in area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Fantastic. Full Stop. All fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of those special places that is worth the trek. Once you step foot into the front door it feels as if you’ve stepped back into a different time. The finishes are all rich and appropriate and the town itself is adorable. Service is outstanding, bed was delicious and would go out of my way to stay here again!! True luxe on a small scale! A bit difficult to find which bldg to check in so ask for clear directions prior to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
First class
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was generally clean and staff friendly however it lacked some of the facilities you would expect at its price point. For example, there was no in room Tea and Coffee making facilities; rather there was a station located in a common landing up 20 stairs from our room. Meaning you had to dress before an early morning cuppa and you were reluctant to have a late night drink for fear of disturbing other guest. Additionally, we were only give a second remote needed to switch on the the TV after having to call reception twice. Breakfast was very good with nice produce freshly made. Unfortunately the same could not be said for the evening meal. The deconstructed Cullen Skink simply didn't work and my wife's main fish dish was cold and had to be sent back. My food was not taken back meaning that we effectively did not eat together. We had booked dinner on the second night of our stay but cancelled because of our first night experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025