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Northern Sands Hotel

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

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Beach nearby
Game room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room
3 bars/lounges
Point of interest
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 $123
includes taxes & fees
$103 per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | 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
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 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
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

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

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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
  • 75 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 75 sq ft
  • 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 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
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Castle of Mey - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 17.0 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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

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
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
DONE

Transfers

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding 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 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

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.

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.

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

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 during the warmer months with activities nearby such as 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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely remote hotel in a great location
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
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and great local fresh food
luc, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely visit
Beautiful place. Staff were really friendly
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

6 stars if they had 6 available
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
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was lovely! A great find!
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, very convenient if using the Gills Bay ferry to Orkney as only 15 minutes away from terminal. Newly refurbed room, comfortable bed, excellent shower and great food served in bar/restaurant at both dinner and breakfast. All staff encountered very cheery. One small critique - the Smith room could do with a lamp for in the evening, rather than just the harsh spotlights. Even a dimmer switch would do the job! Wi-Fi in room could also be better as signal quite poor. Those small issues aside, a great stay and would visit again when the opportunity comes up.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Heidi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean room, good food, great!

10/10 Exceptional

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 👌😊
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Duncan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

every thing excellent. good food, clean room and pleasant staff. Thank you
Helen Joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel
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.
Brian A R McCullough, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Clean and beautifully decorated room. Lovely food as well
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect. A fab two night stay at the Northern Sands Hotel.
Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic room with great view. Home from home. Amazing shower. Food delicious for breakfast and evening meal. Close to the beach.
JOHN, 2-night trip