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Royal Golf Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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The First Tee, Grange Road, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3LG
  • Place, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dornoch Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dornoch Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Golf View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Golf View

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

About the neighborhood

Dornoch

Close to the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and within a 10-minute walk of Dornoch Cathedral. Dornoch Beach and Historylinks are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Historylinks - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Skibo Castle - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Golf Hotel

4-star golf hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Royal Golf Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dornoch hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Golf Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 80.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 75.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 80.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Royal Golf Hotel to the airport?

Royal Golf Hotel is 50.1 mi (67-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Golf Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Golf Hotel.

How close is Royal Golf Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Dornoch Beach and 3.5 mi (10-min drive) from Embo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Golf Hotel offer free breakfast?

Royal Golf Hotel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Golf Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Golf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Golf Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Golf Hotel have a pool?

Royal Golf Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Golf Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Golf Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Golf Hotel to downtown Dornoch?

Royal Golf Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Dornoch.

Royal Golf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Rio with windows all round with sea and golf course views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the golf hotel. The front of house staff were super, friendly and efficient. The kitchen let the rest down however, lots of delays and mistakes. Our room was beautiful and the hotel had a lovely calm and welcoming atmosphere. V
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommended , staff were great. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room clean. Amazing views over the first tee Staff very friendly and helpful Lovely breakfast and evening menu
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALYSON

Royal Golf

I stayed at the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch with my dog. The golf course and surrounding area are absolutely stunning — clearly a lot of care goes into keeping them in top condition. The hotel itself has charm and a lovely old-world feel, but unfortunately the guest experience didn’t match the setting. Service in the restaurant was underwhelming, and the room wasn’t as clean as it should have been, with a stained carpet. It almost felt like they look after the course better than the guests. With such an incredible location, a little more focus on service and housekeeping would make all the difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for staying in Dornoch adjacent to the golf course with good dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Good location. Food good although breakfast disappointing- good selection of cooked dishes but continental buffet not kept topped up and ran out of basics like croissants early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was delicious, a bit pricey but everywhere is pricey nowadays. Bed very comfortable. Just small things like sofa could have been vacuumed and areas in room that are touched a lot could have been cleaned, but the room was clean overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s pricey but you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent Proximity to golf course
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

moira

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025