A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the centre of Durnoch, opposite a 13th-century cathedral. It boasts 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, whilst 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Quite quirky little hotel with the castle feel. Food fab and atmosphere cosy.”
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Kenneth
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building with atmospheric bar. The drams left in my room from the distillery in the garden was a very welcome benefit.”
Malcolm
United Kingdom
“On an 8 day tour of Scotland this was the highlight. Wonderful bar and restaurant, fabulous room and friendly, helpful staff. We absolutely loved the hotel and Dornoch is a wonderful and charming town. Thankyou!”
Patrick
United Kingdom
“Very helpful and pleasant staff. Went out of their way to make sure we were looked after. Very good pizzas, and a fabulous Whisky collection.”
Kevin
United Kingdom
“Lovely helpful and friendly staff. Great location. This is a castle so its old and the rooms and facilities are old fashioned - depends what you want from a hotel. Feels a little tired in places given the price. Absolutely nothing wrong with it...”
Eric
Canada
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Cozy rooms. Located in quaint, little town. It's a castle!
Breakfast was included and had a lot of options (fruit, bacon, eggs, pastry, cereal)”
Suzie
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, great food. Fantastic selection of whiskey!”
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Beautiful rooms with a definite castle feel. Very oldie worldie…. Great!”
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Shaun
United Kingdom
“First rate service and food and an outstandingly unique location.Evening meal was so good I asked for the recipe.Great value.
I’d recommend the Terrace room overlooking the garden.”
Steven
United Kingdom
“Central location in Dornoch
Large, comfortable, warm room
Quiet location
Beds comfortable
Gown and slippers provided
If you like whiskey, you have a couple of drams the hotel owners’ distillery output gratis in your room
The staff helpfully...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
3 restaurants on site
Dinner
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Lunch
Open for
Lunch
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Breakfast
Open for
Breakfast
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Dornoch Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
15 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
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