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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Dornoch Castle Hotel

Castle Street, Dornoch, gb

Dornoch Castle Hotel - main view

About the Property

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
This 500-year-old Scottish castle turned hotel in Durnoch offers a unique stay with its period features and prime location near a 13th-century cathedral.

Elegant Rooms with Views
The bright rooms, some with four-poster beds, provide a cozy retreat with views of the walled garden, Dornoch Firth, or cathedral, along with essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional Scottish cuisine at the Garden Restaurant, set in a historic ambiance with stone walls and wooden floors, serving dishes made from local produce.

Experience the historic charm and modern comforts of Dornoch Castle Hotel for a memorable stay in Durnoch.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

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.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 1
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 2
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 3
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 4
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 5
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 6
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 7
Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 8
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Garden Double or Twin Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral. Please inform the hotel of bed preferences on the day of booking. Please note that Twin beds are subject to availability. Please note that the hotel's superior rooms are located in the Castle part of the building, and the Standard rooms are located in the extension and not the castle's original building.

15 sqm
Sleeps 2
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Garden Double or Twin Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$295.86

$236.69

Includes taxes & fees

Garden Double or Twin Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$313.49

$250.79

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Family Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 1
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Standard Family Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 3
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Standard Family Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

18 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerDesk

Standard Family Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$324.05

$259.24

Includes taxes & fees

Standard Family Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$341.66

$273.33

Includes taxes & fees
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 1
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 2
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 3
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 4
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 5
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 6
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 7
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 8
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 9
Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 10
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Superior Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

18 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerBathrobe

Superior Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$380.4

$304.32

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$398.01

$318.41

Includes taxes & fees
Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 1
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Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 3
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Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly) - Photo 5
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Deluxe Double Room (Not Dog-Friendly)

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerBathrobe

Deluxe Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$579.21

$463.37

Includes taxes & fees

Deluxe Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$598.78

$479.02

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent1611 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the spotlessly clean rooms and frequently praise the exceptional service and hospitality.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service8.8
Location8.4
Room Quality8.3
Amenities7.9
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage8.2
Overall Experience8.3

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D
DevineusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JoannegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2026

"A nice stop on nc500"

7.0

A nice convenient location. A comfortable stay. Staff were warm and welcoming.

A limited breakfast but adequate. Parking limited.

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Q2165WJgaryl
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Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Always my choice when staying in Dornoch"

8.0

Dornoch is a lovely place to visit with a a large beach a short walk from the town with its selection of boutique shops. Dornoch Castle Hotel, sitting right in the heart of the town, is a beautiful old building. The inside is just as beautiful, with good sized, well appointed rooms. The only reason for not getting 5/5 was the very limited cooked breakfast selection - just fried eggs and bacon. But the extensive choice of continental offerings, was very good quality. The hotel has limited on-street parking to the front, with a small, private courtyard to the side offering a few additional parking spaces and an EV charger. The courtyard surface is quite deep gravel, so not really suitable for motorcycles. Best to park those on the street at the front.

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DalegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Not good experience at all"

2.0

It was very close to the golf course and right in the centre of town

I was put in room number 22 by the staff on arrival the room was so bad mattress was so old springs were getting you as you sleep the room I was meant to be in was room number 3 but they gave that to someone else in the group breakfast was a bit half hearted you get bacon or fried eggs that’s it I asked for scrambled eggs was told no fried only so over all for the money not worth it

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MarianneusUS
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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VIVIANgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Enjoyed it. And would come back"

9.0

Historical. The garden was lovely to sit in

Didn’t like the coffee making facilities with the coffee granules. Would have preferred an instant coffee with little pits of milk. Tray too up too much room with the coffee pot

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SarahgbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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RichardgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Liked everything except the location of the reception which was tucked into a dark corner of the bar. Small car park but plenty of street parking available

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SaranlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Room was very big, Whisky Bar excellent and very authentic.

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KaygbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 28, 2026

"Loved it - thoroughly recommend."

9.0

Fabulous room, super comfy - loved it!

Nothing, maybe 2 nights instead of 1

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