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Pentland

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Thurso

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Front of property
Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Garden
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW147AA
  • Place, UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thurso Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Coast Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room (Single Use)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room Single Use

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)

Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Thurso

Heart of Thurso.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Thurso Library and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thurso Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thurso Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thurso Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pride of Bengal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tempest - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Pentland

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Thurso
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 25 square feet (2 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Pentland also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Only motorcycle parking is available on site, but there's also free nearby parking.

This 3-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 25 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq m of conference space
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pentland offers 42 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 10.00 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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Pentland Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 390 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with very comfortable firm bed, easy check-in with friendly staff. Generous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly people great town, great breakfast will go back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom floor looked like it hadn't been swept in a while and the bedding didn’t seem fresh. On checking in I was informed that I had been given 'an upgrade', but I have stayed in that same room before and it wasn't an upgrade. As for the room next door, I could hear the person in the bath. The rooms must be split by a very thin partition. I asked for a receipt while paying on arrival but was informed that I would get it in the morning. However the reception wasn't opened at 0720am and when I pressed the bell, no one came. There appeared to be an A4 receipt lying behind the locked counter barrier which was unreachable so I just had to leave without it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was OK. Could have been a lot better. Could have been worse. I was expecting more and disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was adequate, but only just. Very cold, and the radiator in the bathroom had no control valve so it couldn’t be turns on! The cooked breakfast wasn’t actually bad, but it was all very cold … lying under a warm lightbulb really did it no favours. Nice staff, as usual, but these problems are too great to overlook.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in shower and room smelled badly of stale smoke. Staff lovely and evening meal was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LORAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVENING MEALS WERE GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Euan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with wonderful service! Dinner in a separate restaurant onsite was close to the worst food we've had in Scotland with the slowest service imaginable. Room was somewhat dirty with hair all over the bathroom (on the sink, tub, and floor). Property felt dated in a run down sort of way inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Whitehorse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and very helpful staff. Restaurant meals very good and reasonably priced. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and bath was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was OK but this hotel is in dire need of a refresh. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean but very tired. The bar was also very poorly stocked. Staff were very friendly though, so not all bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was quiet. It had that old hotel feel but not quite as charming as we had hoped. Felt like needed some refurbishments. However, it was quiet and we felt safe. It was fine. A really lovely Indian restaurant about two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in, spotless, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast with local ingredients. Hotel is handy for shops, bars, eateries, etc. Less than 5 minutes walk to main bus stop to/from Inverness & 5 minutes walk to train station. My go to accomodation in Thurso.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALYSON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Disappointing Stay – Would Not Recommend The Pentland Hotel may be dog friendly, but that’s about the only positive. The carpets reeked of dog and the whole place felt old, tired, and unclean. The building is run down and gave the impression of being dirty – I couldn’t wait to leave. Food was just average, nothing special, and breakfast was “help yourself” with everything looking greasy and deep-fried. For the price, I expected much better. This hotel seriously needs investment and attention to cleanliness. Definitely not somewhere I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service in all. They accomodated an early breakfast before the ferry crossing to Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Thurso

Always a good stay at the Pentland, always sleep well and the food is good especially the buffet breakfast, staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you. Dropped a mark only because the bathroom door handle was hanging off which made opening and closing the door difficult but didn’t complain about it but otherwise just perfect, right down to the shortbread treat for tea and coffee. Too many places now don’t provide a biscuit, it’s the small things that matter. Having a wee treat with a cuppa after travelling all day goes a long way, well done guys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities requires an update on everything. The walls, the carpet, the curtains... everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room showed water damage, could not open window. Supper at the in-house restaurant was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Central Thurso stop over

Central hotel in Thurso. Nice enough for an overnight stay. Hotel and Room slightly old fashioned but comfortable enough. No lift and we were up on the 2nd floor and a walk away from the stairs. Good exercise carrying bags up and down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cliff

Old hotel. Everything was average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025