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Northern Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dunnet Bay Beach

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the ocean.
Surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and stone wall, this traditional house offers a peaceful countryside setting.
Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar, where a variety of liquor bottles and glasses are on display.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a separate single bed, and a desk for work.
Enjoy a game of pool or challenge friends to an arcade tournament in this lively room.
Overlooking the stunning coastline of Dunnet Bay, Northern Sands Hotel is a haven for relaxation and fun. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of two on-site restaurants serving local cuisine. Unwind in the garden or challenge your friends to a game in the arcade. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
The current price is $163
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View | View from room

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mary-Ann's Cottage - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Castle of Mey - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 29 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 106 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 15 min drive
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 20 min drive
  • Wick Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Sands - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Castletown Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Town - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Scrabster Ferry Terminal. You can relax with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Logans Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pentland Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
The Links - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 70 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Northern Sands Hotel
Northern Sands Hotel Thurso
Northern Sands Thurso
Northern Sands
Northern Sands Hotel Hotel
Northern Sands Hotel Thurso
Northern Sands Hotel Hotel Thurso
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Frequently asked questions

Does Northern Sands Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Northern Sands Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Northern Sands Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Northern Sands Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Northern Sands Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request. The charge is GBP 70 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Northern Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Northern Sands Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like 3 bars, an arcade, and a picnic area. Northern Sands Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Northern Sands Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around Northern Sands Hotel like?

Northern Sands Hotel is located a short 10-minute walk from Dunnet Bay Beach.

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Northern Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
Location
Beach
Bed
Vegetarian
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its excellent quality, variety, and catering to special dietary needs. (11 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with impressive gluten-free choices and generous portions. (4 reviews)
  • The beach is easily accessible and offers stunning views, especially during sunrise. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Fantastic overnight stay, evening meal and breakfast excellent, staff friendly and very efficient. Wonderful location, would definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

Super nice staff, clean comfortable rooms, good quality bed, well situated in an incredible part of the country.
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel was just perfect for what we needed. The room was comfortable and spacious with all amenities in good working order. The staff were so polite and helpful. It all added up to a great stay before we boarded our ferry at Gills Bay.
1-night trip

10/10

Outstanding amazing rooms brilliant food and great customer service
2-night trip

10/10

Fabulous hotel, staff really friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Lovey staff and service made our stay a joy. Very reasonable too. Thank you
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful place and great local fresh food
1-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable no problems.
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean, helpful staff,lovely food would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely location can walk to the beach. Rooms very clean and comfy if a tad on the small side for a double room, very tight at the bottom of the bed. Fantastic food for both dinner and breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Great Location, Clean,Freindly staff Ann was fantastic an asset to the hotel Would stay again
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful place. Staff were really friendly
1-night trip

8/10

1 night stay, very comfortable friendly staff and good food
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel was very clean and well run by staff. Food was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel, clean room, good food, great!

10/10

Best stay of the trip, the staff were excellent, the hotel is in great condition beautiful inside the room was excellent, facilities great. The food was out of this world, best cooked breakfast of the journey, just a nice atmosphere.

10/10

Excellent service, great food, well located
2-night trip

8/10

The hotel staff were exceptional and the food was good.
1-night trip

10/10

THE ONLY COMMENT AS A CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM WAS THAT THE STAIRS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLIMB FOR DISABLED PEOPLE. HANDRAILS NEED TO BE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STAIRS AND SHOULD BE ROUND IN SECTION FOR WHOLE HAND GRIP RATHER THAN FINGER TIP GRIP
1-night trip

10/10

Outstanding property! Absolutely gorgeous, lovely rooms, fantastic bathroom- and the restaurant is top notch! We walked to the beach to see the sunrise in late September- and it did not disappoint. I was really looking forward to staying here and it was excellent in every single way!!!
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel room was lovely and the people were so helpful and nice.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely renovated property with a lovely little bar area with comfy sofas , staff so friendly and welcoming and a choice of 2 places with both having amazing food The bedrooms lovely and clean with a walk- in shower for some . Worth the drive up 👌😊
1-night trip

10/10

Very enjoyable stay. Room very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant food choices for breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Gluten free choices very impressive.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, good food, comfortable bed and powerful shower. The standard in the area is not brilliant but this hotel was a massive improvement from the previous night in another hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Cant fault place from start to finish only stayed one night as was on the NC500 then onto Skye next day wish I booked two nights minimum First off hats off to housekeeping spotless immaculate perfect great job, next Julie she was an angel and last but not least lady on breakfast where do I start do they do Michelin starts for fry ups as they should do was perfect Thanks all will be back
1-night trip