Royal Golf Hotel

Property class: 4
Dornoch hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Adjacent to a golf course, Royal Golf Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dornoch. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Conservatory Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is £122
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Why we love this property

Work and play balance
This hotel features a business centre and desk in all rooms for productivity. After work, guests can enjoy the bar lounge or adjacent golf course.
Gourmet spread included
Savour complimentary full breakfast at this hotel's restaurant. The on-site bar creates perfect moments for evening relaxation.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea through the window.

Double Guest Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Single Guest Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

King or Twin Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea through the window.

Superior Double Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Superior King or Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a dresser, and a TV.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a dresser, and a TV.

Master Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
The First Tee, Grange Road, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3LG

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

  • Inverness (INV) - 67 min drive
  • Golspie Station - 14 min drive
  • Tain Station - 17 min drive
  • Dunrobin Castle Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Royal Golf Hotel

  • Adjacent to a golf course, Royal Golf Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dornoch. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Conservatory Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Conservatory Restaurant – This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Tom Morris – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 75.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 80.00 per stay)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Also known as

Royal Golf Dornoch
Royal Golf Hotel
Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch
Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch, Scotland
Royal Golf Hotel Hotel
Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch
Royal Golf Hotel Hotel Dornoch

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Golf Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Golf Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Golf Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Golf Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Golf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Royal Golf Hotel and nearby?

Royal Golf Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Golf Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Conservatory Restaurant.

What's the area around Royal Golf Hotel like?

Royal Golf Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Dornoch Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

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Reviews

Royal Golf Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide range of choices and high-quality dishes. (12 reviews)
  • The hotel is a short walk from a beautiful beach with swimming and scenic views. (3 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with a good menu and hearty breakfast options. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was lovely & parking at the Hotel very easy & safe. Staff are amazing & polite & very attentive
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location overlooking the first tee at Royal Dornoch. Beautiful room with a magnificent view of the Golf course, Firth and lighthouse beyond. Hearty Breakfast, Easy parking, Great meals for snacks or Dinner
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8/10 Very good

The view from the dining room (across the first tee at Royal Dornoch, and over the Dornoch Firth) is stunning. Food (dinner and breakfast) was excellent, and the staff were very helpful. Our only disappointment was the view from our bedroom, featuring a fire escape and staff walkway. Not important as we were only staying one night, but I will check the room before booking when I return.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were lovely and so welcoming, especially in the dining room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was excellent Proximity to golf course
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommended , staff were great. Breakfast was lovely
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Dornoch

Great hotel. Great staff best food we have in hotel for an age and breakfast one of the best, we will be back
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8/10 Very good

Room very spacious, bed comfortable and lovely big shower
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10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant was very good. Location next to first tee of Royal Dornoch is great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fantastic with a view to match and all the staff were amazing. We will be back soon in the summer if possible 🙂
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10/10 Exceptional

Food excellent. Stunning location
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room had an awesome view directly over the 1st tee at Royal Dornach. Fantastic set up and location, highly recommend the hotel.
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8/10 Very good

The room was spotless and lovely and cosy. The shower was huge. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a lovely hotel to stay in staff was helpful and polite.breakfast cooked to order evening meal Lovely but large portions but realised after that they do half portions. Lovely view over the golf course and dornoch firth parking at the hotel rooms very comfortable and clean tea and coffee in the room
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10/10 Exceptional

Room clean. Amazing views over the first tee Staff very friendly and helpful Lovely breakfast and evening menu
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8/10 Very good

Small room but perfectly adequate kept spotless staff very friendly ate dinner at hotel with another food excellent thought steaks were a bit expensive service was first class
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning Stay

Amazing few days at this lovely hotel. Food was stunning, room very comfortable and cleaned daily. Staff were so friendly, helpful and went above and beyond. Great and would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Rio with windows all round with sea and golf course views
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Nice view and good service. Food in Restaurant was OK, but the hotel in general needs a upgrade
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10/10 Exceptional

The Royal Golf Hotel is first class foe a nice break away with loads of walks around the area and right on your doorstep. Very polite and friendly staff on hand to help with your every wish.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great start on first night of NC500

Great one night stay. Room clean spacious and comfortable with view over the course. Good menu for dinner.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location, good quality food and comfortable room. However, we were disappointed with the quality of the room given the price. The decor was tired with stains on chair and our location in the hotel was quite noisy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff extremely friendly. Dinner really good with the most incredible view. Easy to walk to Dornoch which is a lovely Town and well worth a look. Sadly only here for one night as there are beautiful walks which I would have liked to explore
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10/10 Exceptional

NC500 Trip

First location of our NC500 trip. The Royal Golf Hotel is a lovely hotel, friendly staff, beautiful location and servied a good breakfast. Would easily recommend.
View of the golf course from the hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

In need of a 5 star place to rest after 9 days of

It was a great place to stay weather you play golf or not. Good food and the bed was to die for. Super bar and fire place in the bar. Only tough part is carrying the bags up the stairs.