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Northern Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD
  • Place, Dunnet Bay Distillery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnet Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Scrabster Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Northern Sands Hotel

Beach hotel near Dunnet Bay Beach
At Northern Sands Hotel, hit the nearby beach, dine on-site at Logans Bar or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges.
Northern Sands Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Northern Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dunnet Bay Distillery. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine at Logans Bar, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Dunnet Bay Beach and 7 minutes from Mary-Ann's Cottage
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Northern Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.

Logans Bar – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pentland Lounge – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
The Links – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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 within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Northern Sands Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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Northern Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is on the NC500 drive and close (5 min walk) to an idyllic cove
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, amazing gluten-free menu, right next to the Distillery!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, friendly staff, nice food and great location for NC500 and beach access etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel within minutes to the gorgeous beach! Loved our stay here…food was excellent as were the staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Really nice stay

We had a really nice stay in this hotel. The staff were fantastic and the restaurant food and breakfast was very good. We highly recommend this hotel for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a good location for the beach. Had a single room which was plenty big enough with a nice shower room. Dinner and breakfast were very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No negatives staff wer really nice and friendly, and the beach is lovely..regards Gary.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, amazing food, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit for over 10 years and it didn't disappoint. The hotel is modern and the staff were all lovely and couldn't do enough to make sure we felt welcome. The bonus is that it's just a short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10

Excellent hotel. Friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The comfort and cleanliness of the room were both excellent. What impressed us the most was the absolute perfect choreography of breakfast being served! The food was delicious and everything was served in perfect order so hot goods were hot and cold foods were cold when eaten. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were all really friendly. Good food at night and at breakfast. Comfortable room. Hotel in nice quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bipul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel to stay in. After a very lovely welcome and walked to my room. I had a lovely dinner and dessert followed by a walk to a beautiful surfers beach. I walked back and enjoyed a comfortable nights sleep. Great hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. Room was small but cosy. The fire alarm went off when i was eating breakfast, but these things happen. Staff were friendly and helpful and lent me a small screwdriver which i needed. I recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay, it was short but sweet. Very comfortable and spacious room, loved the touch of naming rooms after clans
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Wonderful Location

Fantastic overnight stay, evening meal and breakfast excellent, staff friendly and very efficient. Wonderful location, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entering the hotel, the staff were lovely. The food was exceptional and service was first class. We met all the staff in the bar later in the evening and enjoyed the craic with them. Would absolutely recommend and plan to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen, WEAVERVILLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room with comfortable bed, small area for making tea/coffee and good shower. The breakfast was ample and the staff were all very friendly and efficient. We had dinner there as there was not much in the way of other restaurants and it was fine - nothing special but hot, good portions and vegetarian options available. There is a bar at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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