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Northern Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dunnet Bay Beach

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Northern Sands Hotel

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains
Point of interest
3 bars/lounges
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View
3 bars/lounges

Overview of Northern Sands Hotel

9.2

Superb

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Child-friendly activities
  • Free WiFi
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Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD

What's around

  • Popular LocationDunnet Bay Distillery1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunnet Bay Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunnet Head Lighthouse8 min drive
  • AirportWick (WIC)29 min drive
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower

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 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

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, Hill View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Hill View

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About this area

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 29 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 106 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 16 min drive
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 20 min drive
  • Wick Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 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
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About this property

Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel offers an airport shuttle (available on request) for GBP 70 per vehicle one-way. 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.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site extended parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 70 per vehicle (one-way)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Northern Sands Hotel Thurso
Northern Sands Hotel
Northern Sands Thurso
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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Northern Sands Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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 an 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?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - 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?
Northern Sands Hotel has 3 bars and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Northern Sands Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site 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.

Reviews

9.2

Superb

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Leslie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Clean and beautifully decorated room. Lovely food as well
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best NC500 Hotel
North Sands is one amazing hotel. Staff are so friendly, always having a smile and happy to chat. Food is out of this world, both breakfast and dinner. We are doing NC500 & Orkneys, it rained for 2 days, the staff could not do enough to ensure we dried out.
Carl, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Close to North Sea beaches and Thursoe
Malcolm, 1-night romance trip
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