Castle street, Dornoch, IV25 3SR, United Kingdom
#7 of 9 hotels in Dornoch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 811 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 May 2024
Tim
United KingdomNothing that can be changed but the view across the neighbouring gardens was “rustic”.
Friendly staff and a relaxed environment. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the food was exceptionally good. I had the best chicken korma ever.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Adrian
United KingdomEn-suite small
Lovely clean room, with everything needed for a comfortable nights stay. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Stayed for an evening meal, lovely cooked food and generous portions.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Peter
AustraliaNot a lot. It is a “country” type pub that has very good rooms.
A lovely hotel in Dornoch with a very “pub” like feel and great staff. We had a really great stay there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomWe were in a room above the bar so could hear the noise from it however this did not go on for very long and we otherwise had a very peaceful sleep!
Property centrally located with town centre, beach and golf club all within walking distance. The 2 main streets have a lovely variety of shops to browse in. There is no dedicated car park but we found parking on the main street in front of the hotel very easy. The checking was quick and easy and the staff very welcoming. The room was a good size and very comfortable. There is a good bar/ restaurant where we were able to book a table for dinner where you had all the usual pub grub options. Breakfast is served in a separate breakfast area and was again very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Hamish
United KingdomOnly issue was noise from the bar to my room Probably because I went to bed very early
Food in the bar very good Staff very friendly Room clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomReception is dated and stairs were awkward and twisted. Difficult to get up and down with suitcases. Probably ok for younger travellers but not really suited to people with mobility issues.
Good breakfast provided
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Pam
United KingdomGood food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Muriel
United KingdomLittle parking at rear and so roadside parking.
An enjoyable stay with excellent food prepared from local sources. Dinner was excellent and the breakfast ample. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The local pub for the town and so busy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Mairi
United KingdomFemale waiting staff were pretty rude
The male (manager I think was lovely), the rest were pretty unfriendly but the food was great, rooms spotless and the breakfast was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Neil
United KingdomGreat location in Dornoch town, good pub downstairs and a fine breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomBed was small and uncomfortable. Didn't sleep very well. Bathroom was tiny and shower lukewarm
Staff were very friendly and helpful. They did everything and more to make us feel welcome
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Gary
United KingdomRooms a bit basic
Breakfast, location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Alison
United KingdomN/A
The breakfast was good, the staff very friendly and the room pleasant. Also, the Eagle is well located. We would stay again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Kelly
AustraliaNothing.
Fantastic staff, clean comfortable room and lovely dinner. We felt looked after.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Lois
United KingdomNo off street parking, but it didn't matter as there were places to park near by. No fruit or yogurt offered for breakfast.
Great atmosphere. Busy Friday night bar used by locals. Friendly and efficient staff. Rooms recently refurbished, bathrooms fresh and spotlessly clean. Good value for money that suited our budget and requirements. Would stay at the Eagle again, if we return to the lovely town of Dornoch.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Alasdair
United KingdomThe shower was electric and was therefore low pressure.
Good selection of freshly cooked produce. The room was well fitted out. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Anne
United KingdomThe hotel is an old building and a bit tired but having said that the essentials such as comfortable beds, tea/coffee making facilities and generous supplies. Fluffy towels and a good supply of toiletries all present.
Great location in the centre of a lovely Highland town. Very friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable beds in family room. Eclxcellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Graeme
United KingdomN/a
It was nice and quiet, food was lovely.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Margaret
United KingdomWe stayed in room 4 above the bat restaurant which was noisy till closing time then cleaning at 7am with the hoover. It wouldn’t change my opinion that the hotel was amazing and I’d stay again
Great room, facilities were fab! Big bath towels were amazing, so often you stay at hotel and get small towels! Breakfast was lovely, great choice, staff couldn’t be more helpful, nothing was a problem.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Location , atmosphere
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Bluec
United KingdomRooms were small and basic for the cost. Breakfast could have been better. We ate dinner one evening in the bar which was very expensive for pub food.
Perfect location for our family gathering.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Nicola
United KingdomN/A
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere in the hotel was great. Great location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Kevin
United KingdomUnfortunately woken early by people walking back and forth past bedroom door.
Good location and easy to find
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Amanda
New ZealandNo extraction in the bathroom.
Had a lovely warm feeling about the place. Staff knowledgeable and approachable. Food in bar was great. Bed was super comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
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