The Dornie

Hotels
7.9 (1048 reviews)
8-10 Francis St Dornie , Dornie , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Limited amenities
Expensive for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Comments about some rooms being in poor condition and old bathrooms.
Service
8.51
Staff were generally described as friendly, though overwhelmed at times.
Location
9.55
Beautiful surroundings and proximity to attractions like Eilean Donan Castle.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms described as small, cold, and in need of updates.
Amenities
7.53
Limited amenities noted, with missing items like hairdryers.
Value for Money
6.49
Perceived as expensive for the quality of the rooms and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food generally praised, with a good breakfast and dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed experience due to location and food, but issues with room quality impacted overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:42

Property Description

Stunning Views of Eilean Donan Castle
Experience breathtaking views of Eilean Donan Castle from select rooms at The Dornie. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring private bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries. Indulge in the comfort of free WiFi and wake up to the serene sight of the sea from your window.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Situated just 14 km from Kyle of Lochalsh, The Dornie offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Museum of the Isles. With Inverness Airport a short distance away, your journey to relaxation begins here.

Book your stay at The Dornie now for an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of Dornie.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1048 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Nicky solo_traveller gb
10
great location friendly staff and great food
Pros:

great options .

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Desrosiers solo_traveller ca
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Maria José extended_group es
10
Hotel increible a las puertas de SKYE
Pros:

El emplazamiento del hotel. La calidez de la habitación. En general el hotel está muy bien dando un buen servicio de confort y bienestar. El desayuno genial, prácticamente a la carta.

Cons:

No tengo nada que objetar

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Christian couple no
9
Pros:

Stedet er veldig sjarmerende og autentisk. Ligger flott til for dagsturer på Skye, men du må ha bil. Gåavstand til Donan Castle. Trivelig personale. God restaurant med dagens fisk.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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pe solo_traveller nl
6
een hotel kamer die niet verhuurd moet worden
Pros:

eten was perfect en het personeel ook
waren zeer vriendelijk

Cons:

de kamer foto s op booking zijn misleidend kamer is ver beneden peil max 12 m2
waar moet ik beginnen wc / douche deur ging niet dicht , wc bril stuk een raam wat niet verduisterd , zeer warme kamer waar bijna geen ventilatie mogelijk was een ventilatortje was op zijn minst op zijn plaats geweest en geen tv
en daar bijna 400 euro voor 2 dagen voor betaald
deze kamer hoort niet op booking te staan onder 3 sterren 1 ster was voldoende geweest het eten en de vriendelijkheid trekt de sterren omhoog
en dat vind ik misleidend want je boekt de kamer niet voor t eten maar voor te overnachten

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Steinar extended_group no
8
Pros:

Veldig hyggelig hotell og betjening. God mat og fin beliggenhet.

Cons:

Litt små rom.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Salvatore solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Calle solo_traveller dk
9
Pros:

Smuk beliggenhed ved lille loch. Krostue og restaurant i samme rum, meget hyggeligt.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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PETER solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Dirk solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Gute Lage für Ausflüge zur Insel Skye

Cons:

Kein richtiges Buffet und TV auf dem Zimmer vorhanden

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Ilikeroadtrips couple us
9
Friendly host and clean property with bar and good restaurant. But small room.
Pros:

Very friendly and attentive staff! Check-in (on Sunday) via attached bar. Owner (?) showed us the room and explained everything, especially in relation to the bar/restaurant. Parking across, easy to get to, plenty spots. No elevator, a few stairs up and down for our room. No problem for us but could be a bit challenging for others. Room was fine but honestly pretty small. Modern, small bathroom with large shower, no complaints. Beds comfy. Everything well taken care of, overall very clean.
We had dinner at the restaurant, we can recommend it. There were lots of staff, attentive and well organized. We appreciate this as we have seen it unfortunately way too many times the other way. Not here, well done. Breakfast was included (for us) and was very nice, including options for different types of eggs etc, a true local, full on breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing really. All fine if one does not require a large(r) room for some reason.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jos couple be
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Noor Kamilia family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The room had everything we needed, and was super comfortable. It is so close to the Eilean Donan Castle, which is amazing.

Cons:

I think the hotel is understaffed, so checking in took quite a bit of time as there were no one to assist me. Luckily a kind lad helped me check in while the other staff was checking other people in, so everything turned out well.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bettina solo_traveller es
3
Para 1 noche bien. Pero demasiado caro para lo que es.
Pros:

El personal maravilloso!! Todos muy muy amables.
Habitación era limpia.

Cons:

La habitación en si estaba ok. Con paredes muy finas. Escuchamos los vecinos hasta tarde hablando. El baño fue demasiado pequeño. Con una mini ducha, un inodoro que no funcionó y que se movía al sentarse.
Y cuando abrí el agua caliente en el lavamanos, primero no salió nada y de repente con mucha fuerza y super caliente.
El desayuno algo triste. Falta queso o algo de embutido. Solo hay mermelada para el pan.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Dianne solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Convenient location for our travels

Cons:

No tv.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Laci solo_traveller hu
8
Cons:

A bejárati ajtók szorultak és bárki bement a szobájába az csapódással, zajjal járt. Egyébként minden más rendben volt. Köszönjük.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Larissa-Marie solo_traveller de
3
Komplett verschimmeltes Badezimmer - nie wieder
Pros:

Es lag gut für unsere Durchreise.

Cons:

Man muss bei der Ankunft an der Bar warten und wird dann aufgefordert sofort das Zimmer zu bezahlen. Anschließend wird man dann durch Gänge hinter dem Restaurant entlang in den Teil mit den Zimmern gebracht. Auf dem Weg wurde von der nicht besonders freundlichen Angestellten noch schnell die Tür zu einem Zimmer mit Gerümpel geschlossen. Insgesamt war der Empfang lieblos. Das Zimmer sah erst besser aus als erwartet, leider hielt der Eindruck aber nicht lange an. Mehrere Haare im Bett, Aussicht auf den Parkplatz hinter dem Hotel mit abgestellten Kisten und anderem Gerümpel. Wenn hierhin Hotelzimmerfenster gehen, sollte man auch etwas aufs Erscheinungsbild achten. Das Schlimmste war aber das Badezimmer.
Die komplette Decke war verschimmelt! Offensichtlich hatte man versucht das zu überstreichen aber der schwarze Schimmel kam überall durch. Für den Abzug an der Toilette fehlte der Knopf, das Waschbecken war das Winzigste das ich je gesehen habe obwohl ein Größeres in das Badezimmer gepasst hätte, noch dazu kein Spiegel über dem Waschbecken. Der hing stattdessen über dem Klo. Das habe ich noch nie erlebt.

Ich würde auf gar keinen Fall wieder hier buchen!
Ich hätte diese Sachen auch angesprochen aber leider war niemand beim Checkout da.
Uns ist dann auch klar geworden wieso man das Zimmer sofort bei Ankunft zahlen soll. Sonst würden sich vermutlich mehr Leute beschweren.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Fravezzi solo_traveller it
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Reynolds solo_traveller nz
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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William Steffen couple gb
5
Pros:

The breakfast was the best thing.

Cons:

The facility is overpriced. We had more room, facilities and attention for £90 elsewhere nearby.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee