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Royal Golf Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a magazine, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows with curtains, and a checkered floor pattern.
A spacious room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and a view of the countryside.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a barrel, and shelves of liquor bottles.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a red patterned rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Guest Room

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

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

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

Single Guest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dornoch

Royal Golf Hotel places you steps from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and within a 10-minute stroll of Dornoch Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The brasserie, Conservatory Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Tom Morris is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Dornoch hotel include Dornoch Beach and Historylinks.

What's nearby

  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dornoch Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Historylinks - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Skibo Castle - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pipers Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Golf Hotel

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 centre. 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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.

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 GBP80.00 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 all 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.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Golf Hotel?

Royal Golf Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Golf Hotel?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Golf Hotel on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Royal Golf Hotel?

Yep, Royal Golf Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Golf Hotel?

Yep, Royal Golf Hotel is a short 17-minute walk from Dornoch Beach.

What makes Royal Golf Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Golf Hotel.

Does Royal Golf Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Golf Hotel?

No, Royal Golf Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Golf Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Golf Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Royal Golf Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Royal Golf Hotel.

Royal Golf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 185 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely & parking at the Hotel very easy & safe. Staff are amazing & polite & very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and no problem parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the glorious junior suite overlooking Royal Dornoch's new clubhouse. Super breakfast and my hotel partner said it was the best filtered coffee he has had in a while. Highly recommend with convenience of the golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely and so welcoming, especially in the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very spacious, bed comfortable and lovely big shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location beside RDGC and you can watch the early starters whilst having breakfast! Hotel fine but should invest in room (I had a single on ground floor in main building) to be better. It was nothing more than average room/bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for golf
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and lovely and cosy. The shower was huge. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious, yet cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

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