Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom
#6 of 9 hotels in Dornoch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 634 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 26, 2024
Gilliland
United States of AmericaThe room was quite stuffy and no fans were available.
The staff was kind, helpful, and informative. The breakfast was wonderful with plenty of options and especially love the espresso machine! The room was spacious for myself and family and beds were comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 18, 2024
Barbara
United KingdomFood was lovely but more choices on the dinner menu and a full Scottish breakfast would have been nice.
Beautiful location. Lovely comfortable rooms and hotel
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 18, 2024
Neil
United KingdomEvening meals. Well below par.
Garden, Bar.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Susan
United KingdomUnfortunately the fire alarm went off several times in the early hours which disturbed our sleep. I don't think it was adequately explained why this happened and I got the impression it wasn't a one off! We also had to request for our room to be serviced as the housekeeping knocked on the door at half past eight before we were ready to vacate the room but they never returned. Things seemed a bit disorganised. I was disappointed there was no hot vegetarian option at breakfast so I had to make do with the cold buffet despite paying the same as my meat eating partner.
We have stayed at the Castle Hotel before and love the location and peace.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Fiona
United KingdomOur double bed was 2 twins linked together and the join between the 2 mattresses was very uncomfortable
Location was ex and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing of any significance.
The hotel is very characterful, having formerly been a castle and a bishops residence. It is centrally located in the small but picturesque town of Dornoch. There is abundant available free parking. Our room was of a good size, nicelyl furnished, well equiped and with comfortable beds. The bar was cosy and welcoming with a real fire in a magnificent stone fireplace, a legacy of the historical significance of the building. There is an impressive array of Scotch whiskies on display! Breakfast in the large dining room was excellent comprising a varied selection of cold meats, cereals, cheeses and pastries.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Gordon
United KingdomNothing
Excellent service all round
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Thomas
GermanyVery ffiendly, tha pub/bar has a great variety of Whisky and Gin. Parking the car no prob.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBreakfast limited and evening meal was poor - pizza was inedible.
Location, staff, nice room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Nicol
United KingdomCarpets
Good location, friendly staff , reasonable prices
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomAmazing setting. Great whisky bar!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Giulia
United KingdomMany of the rooms are in a more contemporary extension at the back of the property and these lack the character of the main hotel. The rooms could benefit from some upgrading but were fine for our one night stay.
The hotel is in a lovely location in the heart of Dornoch. It is a beautiful castle building with attractive garden. The staff were lovely - and very helpful including afterwards - sending me an item I had left in the room. The food choice in the restaurant was excellent - we had a great evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Jackie
United KingdomLovely large comfortable room. Good breakfast and dinner. Staff very helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Amy
United KingdomThe one bit of criticism I have is the fact that the glass bottles were thrown into recycling right outside our room in the yard past 10pm which is not ideal when you have a young toddler who you’ve just managed to get to sleep and then suddenly you hear the crashing of glass which was really loud especially at that time of night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Trevor
United KingdomCarpet was not clean in the room did mention it to staff who agreed it needs cleaning
Good location friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
William
United KingdomVery good breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
William
United KingdomNothing.
Great location and fantastic staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Anna
United Kingdomgarden rooms have very thin walls
Location, bar area lovely, staff excellent, breakfast good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Annette
United KingdomThe smaller menu for dinner which featured mostly pizzas! Also the ‘continental’ breakfast - we’re in Scotland so why not a good wholesome Scottish breakfast?
The location mostly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Prissy
BelgiumFree parking space on the streets
Breakfast was amazing! Rooms Comfortable for 2 adults and one child.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Nigel
United KingdomDining area a bit impersonal, but dinnner delicious ( grilled cod) and staff very efficient and friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Ellen
United KingdomRoom was noisy - people and what sounded like a generator in the early morning
Gorgeous hotel with very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomThe housekeeping was a little lacking within the room itself however management addressed this for me very quickly and were highly responsive which I really appreciated.
The location is stunning, the rooms also very nicely decorated and presented. The hotel staff were lovely and we had a lovely evening in the restaurant and then in front of the open fire in the cosy bar. There is a stunning back court to take in the sun and relax.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Jessica
CanadaFood was great. Hotel was very nice
Stayed in May 2024
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