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Northern Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Dunnet Bay 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
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Overview of Northern Sands Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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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

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

  • 7 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 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

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Thurso

Close to the beach.At this Thurso hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dunnet Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Mary-Ann's Cottage. Dunnet Head Lighthouse and Castle of Mey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

3-star beach hotel near Dunnet Bay Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Tour/ticket assistance, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at Northern Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Northern Sands Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

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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

Stuart

Business traveller
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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - thanks
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was good and a brand new shower mat for the bath was provided on request.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023