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Northern Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near Dunnet Bay Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Beach nearby
Point of interest
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains
3 bars/lounges
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mary-Ann's Cottage - 7 min drive - 7.0 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

  • 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 Bay Beach
Located close to Mary-Ann's Cottage and Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Northern Sands Hotel provides a garden, an arcade/games room and 3 bars. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a conference centre are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Northern Sands Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Return 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 any lifts

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 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Sands Hotel on 23 Nov 2024 start from NZ$193.42, including 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?

Checkout 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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Northern Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patty

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 👌😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maurice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dining area too big and lacked warmth and atmosphere .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely! A great find!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orasa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
every thing excellent. good food, clean room and pleasant staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel was very clean and well run by staff. Food was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Staff brilliant. Food first class. Room small but adequate since just sleeping in it. Spotless. Location perfect for seeing North Scotland. Would stay again. Left a pair of shoes and Jo sending on for me. Can’t ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets near the restaurant were unclean, dirty underwear was found in the bin the bedroom and heating worked very intermittently and was controlled centrally, so rooms were extremely cold. However the radiator in the small bathroom was red hot and left burn marks on shoulder when negotiating getting in and out of the small shower cubicle. Evening food was not the best, tasted like reheated frozen ready meals. Breakfast however was very nice as was the staff in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit to Northern Sands Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. A fab two night stay at the Northern Sands Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel. Good food.
Convenient location on nc500. Good parking. 3 restaurants. Good food. Room newly refurbished to very comfortable standard. Just a shame with view from window. Website does say all have views all i could see was a view of the bins and banquee tents. Apart from this room very comfortable bed even so. Need to order breakfast in advance before 8pm the night before.Dont make the mistake i did of ordering starter and main. Portions are large. I could only manage half of main after the starter. Free wifi however i found with being at far end of hotel the signal was poor 1 or 2 bars only. Need to have some extra wifi boosters on the hallways upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best hotel so far
Stayed 1 night in May 2024