Dornoch Castle Hotel | Hotel in Dornoch

| 8.3 (1226 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  8 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Dornoch Hotel | Dornoch Castle Hotel

Hotel in Dornoch

A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the center of Durnoch, opposite a 13th-century cathedral. It features period features throughout the property, as well as fine dining and quiet walled gardens. Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom, while some also include a seating area and a four-poster bed. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral. The award-winning Garden Restaurant has original 15th-century stone walls and wooden floors. It offers traditional Scottish dishes using local produce including local seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and Highland venison. Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the seashore and 10 minutes’ walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk. We allow dogs in our ground floor Garden Standard Rooms. Please advise the hotel after booking if you are bringing your dog. We charge a £15 supplement per dog, per night. We do not allow dogs in our upper floor Garden Standard Rooms or Castle Rooms.

Dornoch Castle Hotel is located in Dornoch.

This 22 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Breakfast, Child Friendly, Laundry, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1226 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Dornoch and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 22 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Dornoch. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Fishing
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

If you are due to arrive outside of the hotel’s published check-in times, please contact reception in advance, in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. you can contact reception by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email, if you would like to dine, please book in advance to avoid disappointment, please note that dogs are only allowed in the following room type: standard double or twin room with garden view.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.74
Location:
9.39
Staff:
9.25
Facilities:
8.18
Comfort:
8.6
Cleanliness:
8.6
Hobbs
Aug 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location, ambience, attractive building, whiskey bar
Negative: Buffet Breakfast a bit basic with lack of staff around
Summary: Great location, comfortable stay and super whiskey bar
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Castle Superior Double/Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Family Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 36 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Interconnecting room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Family Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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