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Northern Sands Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel near the beach

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Northern Sands Hotel

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Beach nearby
Point of interest
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
3 bars/lounges
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Overview of Northern Sands Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Thurso by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
The price is P 6,746
Price available on 04/25/2024

Explore the area

Map
Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD
  • Popular LocationDunnet Bay Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunnet Head Lighthouse8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle of Mey10 min drive
  • AirportWick (WIC)28 min drive
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Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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View from room

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Thurso

Located in Thurso, Northern Sands Hotel is near the beach. Mary-Ann's Cottage and Caithness Horizons are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Dunnet Head Lighthouse and Castle of Mey. Dunnet Bay Beach and Scrabster Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 1 min walk
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 10 min walk
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Castle of Mey - 10 min drive
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 15 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 29 min drive

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

Hotel near Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Located close to Dunnet Bay Beach, Northern Sands Hotel provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and 3 bars. Enjoy local cuisine and more at the two onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Northern Sands Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Logans Bar
  • Pentland Lounge
  • The Links

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 70 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northern Sands Hotel?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Sands Hotel on Apr 25, 2024 start from P 6,746.28, 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 at Northern Sands Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northern Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Northern Sands Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of GBP 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Northern Sands Hotel located?

Situated in Thurso, this beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mary-Ann's Cottage and Dunnet Head Lighthouse. Castle of Mey and Caithness Horizons are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Northern Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Clean,Freindly staff Ann was fantastic an asset to the hotel Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate property which is well presented and cared for. I didn’t frequent the bar, but eveything is well catered for. The highlight is undoubtedly the friendliness of the staff, all of whom are a credit to the Scottish Tourist industry who all went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant visit, including a free room upgrade as they had larger rooms available. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay to visit the end of mainland UK. The food was great and they catered well for my coeliac wife and fussy children. All the staff are lovely with Jo in particular making our 2 x breakfast times brilliant, laid out ready for us both days and recommended us a great hike. Thanks again, thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel highly recommend, foood is superb
Stay was for business. I ate at the hotel for 2 mornings and 2 nights. Food was absolutely outstanding. Staff were friendly and a good laugh beer was relatively cheap. Would definitely recommend a stay at this hotel 100 %
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 night stay, very comfortable friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inez, Hormigueros

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff (Chloe) very helpful. A gem! Carried our big bags upstairs. We upgraded to larger suites. Excellent. Great dinner and excellent breakfast. Easy parking. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diamond at the top of Scotland!
What a pleasant surprise. This hotel is wonderful. We were not expecting much, being the remote location, but Northern Sands exceeded all expectations!! They are kind and thoughtful and the room was great. My husband has celiac disease and they went above and beyond making sure he had everything gluten free. Thank you for your excellent service!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023