The hotel was very busy due to a wedding meaning there was nowhere to sit in the bar or other public areas which was a shame as it would have been nice to have had the chance to take in the ambience a bit more.

Interesting building in the heart of Dornoch. The staff were attentive and helpful.

Stayed in September 2025

Room we had was a little snug.

Quite quirky little hotel with the castle feel. Food fab and atmosphere cosy.

Stayed in October 2025

My only negative was the window in my room did not open (sealed by paint) so room got a bit hot for my taste.

Beautiful old building with atmospheric bar. The drams left in my room from the distillery in the garden was a very welcome benefit.

Stayed in October 2025

Limited cooked breakfast choice, tv in the wrong place in the room, not all lights working in the bathroom

Whisky sample in the room, staff and bar area

Stayed in October 2025

I wish the room had been a bit cooler-we were lucky to have great weather but unfortunately having the windows open didn’t cool the room very much and allowed cigarette smoke from the patio below.

A beautiful property with a good restaurant and excellent location.

Stayed in October 2025

Some bar noise in the room and corridors noisy

Twin beds pushed together making a large double. Interesting and unique building Warm and cozy Dornoch is a cute little town with an amazing beach

Stayed in October 2025

Not the biggest rooms, but they were comfortable and clean.

Very helpful and pleasant staff. Went out of their way to make sure we were looked after. Very good pizzas, and a fabulous Whisky collection.

Stayed in October 2025

Lovely helpful and friendly staff. Great location. This is a castle so its old and the rooms and facilities are old fashioned - depends what you want from a hotel. Feels a little tired in places given the price. Absolutely nothing wrong with it however.

Stayed in October 2025

Was expecting a more "castle-y" interior whereas it had the exterior of a castle and interior has been renovated to look and feel like a Comfort Inn style hotel.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Cozy rooms. Located in quaint, little town. It's a castle! Breakfast was included and had a lot of options (fruit, bacon, eggs, pastry, cereal)

Stayed in September 2025

Only one small thing. Double was two beds pushed together - unfortunately they were not connected and just rolled apart.

Cosy, friendly staff, clean, nice atmosphere.

Stayed in October 2025

In the new part so quite noisy, could hear next doors dogs barking and people walking around. Not 100% clean, some crisps left on a chair. Didn’t realise that there was bacon & eggs till we’d filled our plate with cold meats and cheese, menu stated continental only.

Friendly staff, great food. Fantastic selection of whiskey!

Stayed in October 2025

We were disappointed in the choices for breakfast though. There was cereals, cold meats & fruit. Along with coffee and fruit juices. The cooked element was fried eggs and bacon. No other choices. We did ask about choices for eggs and was told that was the only choice.

The rooms are large and clean, the staff are friendly and welcoming. The surroundings are delightful. Dornoch is a lovely place to visit and there are places for walks. Even if you're not a golfer.

Stayed in October 2025

Lovely stay in the castle.

Stayed in October 2025

We stayed in a 2 bedroom with a queen in one and twins in the other. One of the twin beds was shot, my sister had to put a pillow under her legs to even out the dip in the mattress. Staff was apologetic and was going to look into it and offered up a small bottle of scotch as a peace offering. On another point, the castle is completely renovated and the only indication you’re in a castle is from the outside. That was a disappointment for us.

Cute little cozy pub with great bartenders.

Stayed in September 2025

Lots of character and good location.

Stayed in September 2025

Check in was in a crowded bar.

Dinner was okay, but basically bar food.

Stayed in September 2025

It wasn’t super clean, and the dining area felt cafeteria like. The rooms could use a refresh or carpet replaced.

We liked the location and history.

Stayed in September 2025

These are not dislikes, more some feedback to prompt action: Breakfast was a slightly strange experience; if you are strict vegetarian or vegan you will struggle for choice. Only hot food were eggs and bacon - where is the fabled Scottish breakfast so many other hotels offer and our one the day before put out for £12 (not the £15 or £20 the Castle charges)? No porridge - in the Highlands!! Small points - fresh milk is available with your in-room tea or coffee but you have to go back to reception to get it (from a top floor room, it wasn’t worth it) Reception desk is in the bar (not a problem until the bar is busy, as it was when we arrived on a Saturday evening when staff have a lot on and then you queue with bar customers to get staff attention)

Central location in Dornoch Large, comfortable, warm room Quiet location Beds comfortable Gown and slippers provided If you like whiskey, you have a couple of drams the hotel owners’ distillery output gratis in your room The staff helpfully located a spot for us to secure our bikes (but it’s not a specific secure bike area)

Stayed in September 2025

It was all Good

Very central to everywhere in Dornoch

Stayed in September 2025

Bathroom was not particularly clean. Fluff and hair collected in the corners & behind pipe to radiator.

Lovely cosy bar with great whisky collection and open fire. Staff were very welcoming & helpful.

Stayed in September 2025

In need of refurbishment, particularly the bathroom. The restaurant was also underwhelming, particularly breakfast which was very poor for the price.

Good location and old fashioned feel. Well placed for exploring the village and surrounding area. A good, but small and very busy bar.

Stayed in September 2025

Our room was a little tired and in need of an upgrade. The bathroom was quite modern. The restaurant was understaffed. The bar was busy but had a good vibe.

Centrally located in town. Our room had a lovely outlook over the back garden area.

Stayed in August 2025

Buffet breakfast, really? The breakfast let the hotel down being a buffet in a drab, soulless room.

Great location right in town with parking outside. Room was comfortable.

Stayed in September 2025

Breakfast bit meagre, only hot food bacon and poached egg, very little sourdough bread and plain yoghurt

Big comfy bed, 2 single beds joined

Stayed in September 2025