I would have expected better products in the bathroom for the price. I think single use plastic samples are a thing of the past

The property had a lot of character and the room was spacious. Staff were very helpful.

Stayed in June 2024

My only complaint is the noise. We were on the first floor and the people above us were very loud. I think this comes with older hotels and just depends who is staying on the floor above you.

The king sized bed was awesome and comfortable in our room! Everything was very clean. The grounds were really beautiful and the breakfast was delicious. It was Continental but they had a lot of options.

Stayed in June 2024

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Lovely hotel with a nice atmosphere. Comfy Beds.

Stayed in June 2024

Location was excellent. The bar was exceptional.

Stayed in June 2024

The 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

Food 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

Evening meals. Well below par.

Garden, Bar.

Stayed in May 2024

Unfortunately 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

Our 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

Nothing 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

Nothing

Excellent service all round

Stayed in June 2024

Very ffiendly, tha pub/bar has a great variety of Whisky and Gin. Parking the car no prob.

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast limited and evening meal was poor - pizza was inedible.

Location, staff, nice room.

Stayed in May 2024

Carpets

Good location, friendly staff , reasonable prices

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing setting. Great whisky bar!

Stayed in May 2024

Many 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

Lovely large comfortable room. Good breakfast and dinner. Staff very helpful

Stayed in May 2024

The 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

Carpet was not clean in the room did mention it to staff who agreed it needs cleaning

Good location friendly staff

Stayed in May 2024

Very good breakfast

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing.

Great location and fantastic staff.

Stayed in May 2024

garden rooms have very thin walls

Location, bar area lovely, staff excellent, breakfast good.

Stayed in May 2024

The 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

Free parking space on the streets

Breakfast was amazing! Rooms Comfortable for 2 adults and one child.

Stayed in April 2024