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Royal Golf

Inverness · United Kingdom

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8.8/10Excellent200 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Royal Golf

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden, and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Savor lunch or dinner at the Conservatory Restaurant, or enjoy room service during limited hours. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

A complimentary full breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This hotel offers a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and free self-parking.

Each of the 22 guestrooms features a flat-screen television with digital programming and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Coffee/tea makers and desks are also provided, and housekeeping is offered daily.

Located in Dornoch, the Royal Golf Hotel is next to a golf course and within a 5-minute drive of Dornoch Cathedral and Historylinks. Dornoch Beach is 0. 9 miles away, and Royal Dornoch Golf Club is 1 mile away.

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With a stay at Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Carnegie Courthouse Visitor Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Dornoch Cathedral.

This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dornoch Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Historylinks. Stay in one of 22 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 80.00 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Carnegie Courthouse Visitor Centre 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Dornoch Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dornoch Beach 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Historylinks 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Royal Dornoch Golf Club 1.6 km / 1 mi
Embo Beach 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Skibo Castle 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Glenmorangie Distillery 13 km / 8.1 mi
Tain Through Time 14.5 km / 9 mi
Browns Gallery 14.5 km / 9 mi
Tain Golf Course 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Orcadian Stone Company 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Big Burn Walk 18 km / 11.2 mi
Golspie Golf Club 18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Sutherland Monument 18.2 km / 11.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 22
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  • Beach
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Business centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE GUEST ROOMDOUBLE • GUEST ROOMDBL.GR

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    DOUBLE GUEST ROOM

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    GUEST ROOM

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    Room code: DBL.GR

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDBL.SU-WV

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Double or Twin KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.KG

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • Double or Twin GUEST ROOMDouble or Twin • GUEST ROOMDBT.GR

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    Double or Twin GUEST ROOM

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    GUEST ROOM

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    Room code: DBT.GR

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDBT.SU-WV

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.SU-WV

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

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  • SINGLE GUEST ROOMSINGLE • GUEST ROOMSGL.GR

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    SINGLE GUEST ROOM

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    GUEST ROOM

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    Room code: SGL.GR

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BEDDOUBLE • GUEST ROOM KING BEDDBL.GR-KG

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    DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    GUEST ROOM KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.GR-KG

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • Room GUEST ROOMRoom • GUEST ROOMROO.GR

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    Room GUEST ROOM

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    GUEST ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.GR

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Royal Golf

8.8
Excellent
200 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Sidney
Cleaning staff were excellent. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Fantastic place to stay !!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Michael
We didn't eat breakfast. Parking was safe and easy.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Matt
Since the new management team has taken over its night and day. They are so friendly and helpful and they will actually make a latte in the morning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
David
Great location overlooking the first tee at Royal Dornoch. Beautiful room with a magnificent view of the Golf course, Firth and lighthouse beyond. Hearty Breakfast, Easy parking, Great meals for snacks or Dinner
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
David
The best location for a trip to Dornoch to play Royal Dornoch. Room overlooking the Dornoch Firth, 1st fairway, 18th green and clubhouse. Super comfortable bed, quiet at night, great food for breakfast etc., modern amenities in hotel. Really enjoyed our stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Christopher
Wonderful Stay!!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Robert
Breakfast was ok but not everything on the menu was available.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Darren
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.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2026
Mark
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Matthew
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8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Helen
Unfortunately I had a puncture, the lady on reception couldn’t have been more helpful. She had a pump which she kindly lent me . Hugely grateful!!
The hotel is getting a bit tired but the staff are so friendly , the food is first class .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Alexander
Good breakfast and no problem parking
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
JAMES
Breakfast was lovely & parking at the Hotel very easy & safe. Staff are amazing & polite & very attentive
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
Andrew
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 🙂
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Carol
The room was spotless and lovely and cosy. The shower was huge. The staff were friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Barbara
Room very spacious, bed comfortable and lovely big shower
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Doreen
The staff were lovely and so welcoming, especially in the dining room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Jacqui
Beautiful Rio with windows all round with sea and golf course views
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Susan
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
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
Colin
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Brian
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Douglas
Recommended , staff were great. Breakfast was lovely
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Catherine
Room clean. Amazing views over the first tee
Staff very friendly and helpful
Lovely breakfast and evening menu
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2025
Ian
Great hotel for staying in Dornoch adjacent to the golf course with good dining options.
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2025
Bryan
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8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Lynda
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
John
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.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Benjamin
It’s pricey but you get what you pay for
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
James
Breakfast was excellent
Proximity to golf course
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Mark
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Business
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
MARK

Great Hotel in all aspects- Hotels.com not so grea

Great stay all room, restaurant, service and food all if high standard.
Only disappointing thing is that we booked this via Hotels.com the night before our stay to find it notably cheaper for exactly the same room the following morning on Hotels.com. Messaged them but customer services refused to credit my account with difference and said price guarantee now not in use despite web site still saying it is with links in place to claim. Will make me think twice re booking via Hotels.com again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Ronald
Restaurant was very good. Location next to first tee of Royal Dornoch is great.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Perfect location for golf
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Martin

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Wendy
Food excellent.
Stunning location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Barbara

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Elizabeth
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Raymond

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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Steve

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! 😃
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2024
Craig
Not enough staff on duty to provide dinner service. The staff were very pleasant though. Menu far too expensive for this level of hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
William Geoffrey
Rooms were spacious, yet cozy
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2024
John
The room picture Expedia shows in the reservation and in this review is complete misrepresentation of the room we were provided; significantly smaller, appearance of furnishings dated, cramped sitting area and no bay window. I don’t know if the hotel is responsible or Expedia for this picture being used, but it is a bait and switch. They can easily show pictures of a variety of room choices/accomodations.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Heidi
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
David
Our room had an awesome view directly over the 1st tee at Royal Dornach. Fantastic set up and location, highly recommend the hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Scott

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
ALEXANDER
First class hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Won
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2024
Francesca
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
Terry

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2024
Ian
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.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Aug 2023
Rose
Shabby hotel in need of maintenance
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
Jane
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2023
Neil
Golfing in Dornoch this hotel is by far the best to stay in . Great location and excellent staff .
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2023
Robert
Very good location. Good food. Enjoyable stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2023
Ivan
Amazing views. Great food. Comf beds.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
THOMAS
THANK YOU STAFF, WE HAD A LOVELY STAY HERE & OUR DOG WAS MOST WELCOME, HE ALSO ENJOYED THE STAY, THE DOGGY BAG & THE TREATS FROM THE NIGHT PORTER.
A LOVELY BASE FOR OUR NC500 VISIT. WILL VISIT AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2022
James
Location on the North Sea...links course surrounding the property a plus.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2022
franklyn
Great location on golf course with ocean views. Very peaceful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2022
Ian
Beautiful location on Royal Dornoch golf course. Lovely dining overlooking golf course. Easy walk to pretty little village of Dornoch
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2022
Brett
Very friendly staff and as I had to leave early organised a early light breakfast and beverage.
Hotel has an amazing view over the golf clurse
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2022
Jane

Nice

Was nice location
Nice staff
Room was clean
Asked few times for more tea in room and got a whole 2 teabags and a 10 sugars!? Asked at breakfast if we could move table and got told no , it wasn’t possible when plenty tables available. One fire door was letting loud noise out and when asked staff if they could sort noise got told no and they didn’t know it was fire door. Noticed place had many Americans staying and staff was happy to run around after them I felt I did not get the same level of service!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2022
Candice
Great stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2022
Julie
Stunning location, comfortable luxury, very attentive service and truly dog friendly
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2022
Gerry
Lovely hotel and the staff could not have been more helpful. Stayed there before and will again. Thoroughly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2021
Jacqueline
Excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2021
Verified traveler

November getaway

Great stay, fantastic location and views.
Friendly, helpful service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2021
Ian

Great place to stay

One of the best hotels I have stayed at in the Highlands. Good value. Love the view out of the room onto the golf course and sea. Food was good quality. Spoilt for choice at breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2021
Fiona

Gorgeous decor and spacious room

Really comfortable stay, lovely staff and great kippers for breakfast. Swimming and beach jogging around 1 minute from the hotel. Doesn’t have to be golf. Thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2021
Peter

Last stop on NC500

Great stay at the Royal Golf, friendly staff, comfortable room and delicious evening meal and breakfast. Adjacent to first tee at Royal Doroch and 5 mins from lovely beach, highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2021
Michael

Landed at Dornoch so stayed somewhere nice

Pretty good overall, close to the airfield so we stayed here as it was about a miles walk and easy to get to. Lovely place to visit
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2021
Rachel

Pleasant place to stay

We stayed here as a one night stop as we did the NC500.
A pleasant hotel with good COVID arrangements in place. We ate in the main restaurant which was OK, although service was slow on the evening we were there.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Edel

Mini break

My husband and I stayed for a two night break which was wonderful from start to finish. I had requested a room with a view and we were given a beautiful room overlooking the first tee.
The whole hotel was spotlessly clean and the service was first class.
The receptionist was especially helpful when trying to source a days fishing for my husband.
Breakfast on both days was cooked to order and delicious. We had dinner on the second night and that was also delicious.
Partner

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The First Tee, Dornoch, United Kingdom

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