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Royal Golf Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dornoch with free breakfast and a restaurant

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Golf View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Golf View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dornoch Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dornoch Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skibo Castle - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luigi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Golf Hotel

Upscale hotel adjacent to a golf course
Consider a stay at Royal Golf Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Conservatory Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Golf Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory Restaurant
  • Tom Morris

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 75.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Royal Golf Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Golf Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Golf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Golf Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Golf Hotel located?

Situated in Dornoch, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dornoch Cathedral, Dornoch Beach, and Historylinks. Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Embo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Royal Golf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was very good. Location next to first tee of Royal Dornoch is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Stunning location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had an awesome view directly over the 1st tee at Royal Dornach. Fantastic set up and location, highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Golfing in Dornoch this hotel is by far the best to stay in . Great location and excellent staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mogens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice view and good service. Food in Restaurant was OK, but the hotel in general needs a upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Good food. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and as I had to leave early organised a early light breakfast and beverage. Hotel has an amazing view over the golf clurse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart hotel next to the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. In walking distance to the beach (where you can swim if you’re brave or own a wetsuit!) and the town where there are many options to eat if you decide not to always dine at the hotel. We had a smart, modern room overlooking the golf course and sea. It had a large, comfortable bed and monsoon shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location on the North Sea...links course surrounding the property a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough about the staff at the Royal Golf Hotel. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. You can walk to town and all of the sites of Dornoch in minutes. The beautiful beach is a short walk away as well. And golf, it’s right out the front door. We would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on Royal Dornoch golf course. Lovely dining overlooking golf course. Easy walk to pretty little village of Dornoch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

franklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on golf course with ocean views. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, comfortable hotel

It’s a lovely hotel - all the rooms are large and didn’t feel at all crowded, even in the bar which was quite busy in the evenings. Bedroom was very large and comfortable, with a nice en-suite shower room. A very good breakfast was provided with lots of choice. My only negative is that it is pretty expensive - although we stayed as a ‘treat’ at the end of a touring holiday in the Highlands and it was very nice! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Won

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is unbelievably amazing. Royal Dornoch Golf course is literally downstairs. It's clean and has a traditional vibe. Would recommend anyone that is visiting the town or playing at their breathtaking golf course.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THANK YOU STAFF, WE HAD A LOVELY STAY HERE & OUR DOG WAS MOST WELCOME, HE ALSO ENJOYED THE STAY, THE DOGGY BAG & THE TREATS FROM THE NIGHT PORTER. A LOVELY BASE FOR OUR NC500 VISIT. WILL VISIT AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shabby hotel in need of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Town was lovely. Hotel is a golf course right on huge beach. Service was fantastic. Room had great view of course and water. Only negative was our room had a traditional “double bed”. So we felt cramped sleeping at night. Room could hold a larger one. So hoping they upgrade for future guests. Enjoy our stay immensely.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The room picture Expedia shows in the reservation and in this review is complete misrepresentation of the room we were provided; significantly smaller, appearance of furnishings dated, cramped sitting area and no bay window. I don’t know if the hotel is responsible or Expedia for this picture being used, but it is a bait and switch. They can easily show pictures of a variety of room choices/accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not value for money. The room is small and uncomfortable. The room is like a dormitory, and actually worse…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025