Located in Dornoch, Dornoch Castle Hotel is near the beach. Skibo Castle and Carn Liath are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Tain Golf Course. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding and hiking/biking trails in the area.
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Dornoch Castle Hotel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and wedding services
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Garden Restaurant
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
4 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Dornoch Hotel
Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle Hotel Scotland
Dornoch Castle Hotel Hotel
Dornoch Castle Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch Castle Hotel Hotel Dornoch
Frequently asked questions
Is Dornoch Castle Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Dornoch Castle Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
Dornoch Castle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
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
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.
Anne Marie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Denise
Travelled with partner
15 Aug 2023
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.
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.