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Royal Golf Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests sip tea beside a peaceful garden at this welcoming hotel, where the Conservatory Restaurant serves delicious breakfast and dinner options

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The Royal Golf Hotel, next to an 18-hole course, offers a peaceful retreat. The Conservatory Restaurant serves satisfying lunches and dinners, and the terrace is perfect for relaxing after activities. Free WiFi keeps guests connected in their rooms.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is ₹17,470
₹20,964 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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

Double Guest Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Guest Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Guest Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

King or Twin Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Guest Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe King Guest Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior King or Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Master Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Dornoch, Royal Golf Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Historylinks and Tain Through Time are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skibo Castle and Sutherland Monument. Visit our Dornoch travel guide
Map
The First Tee, Grange Road, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3LG

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
    Dornoch Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dornoch Beach
    Dornoch Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historylinks
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skibo Castle
    10 min drive - 8.7 km

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

Upscale hotel next 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, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Golf Hotel include comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 80.00 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP80.00 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Golf Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from ₹17,470, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Golf Hotel located?

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

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Reviews

Royal Golf Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin

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

A quality stay

Excellent stay, only one night but well worth it, staff were fantastic and so hard working the boys in the restaurant/bar never stopped and still kept up with requests from the reception desk. Room view was great across the firth and the sunrise was a particular bonus treat. The quality of the food was excellent including a wonderful Sunday roast and continued to a delicious breakfast, the kitchen staff should be proud of the dishes they have served.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Terry

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

NC500 Trip

First location of our NC500 trip. The Royal Golf Hotel is a lovely hotel, friendly staff, beautiful location and servied a good breakfast. Would easily recommend.
View of the golf course from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

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.