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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 WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 694
AED 833 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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

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

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Standard Twin Room

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

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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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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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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
    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 adjacent 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 premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Golf Hotel have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs 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 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

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 center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 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.

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 elevators

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 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Golf Hotel on 31 March 2026 start from AED 694, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Golf Hotel located?

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

Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

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
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mauvais rapport qualité prix. Un peu vieillot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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