Royal Thurso Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (2286 reviews)
Traill Street , Thurso , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unsatisfactory food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.38
Reviews indicated dirty corridors and rooms needing renovations.
Service
9.35
Staff and receptionist were incredibly helpful.
Location
8.39
Good location noted, especially for the North Coast 500.
Room Quality
5.84
Dated rooms with issues like cold temperatures.
Amenities
6.87
Limited amenities and some complaints regarding breakfast options.
Value for Money
6.83
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
4.88
Multiple complaints about the quality and freshness of breakfast items.
Overall Experience
6.85
Overall impressions mixed with certain aspects needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:05

Property Description

Centrally Located Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

Convenient Amenities Nearby

Experience the convenience of staying at Royal Thurso Hotel, situated in the heart of Thurso with easy access to shops and businesses. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in all areas, making it perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Invictus Bar and Hyde Restaurant

Unwind at the inviting Invictus Bar or indulge in a delicious meal at the elegant Hyde Restaurant. The hotel's friendly atmosphere and delightful dining options ensure a memorable stay for all guests.

Explore the North Coast

Discover the beauty of the North Coast from the ideal location of Royal Thurso Hotel. With sandy beaches, headlands, and cliffs nearby, guests can immerse themselves in the stunning natural landscapes.

Book your stay at Royal Thurso Hotel now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Smoking/nonsmoking rooms are request only basis, they cannot be guaranteed.

The photos shown may vary on the room type.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 2286 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 5.84
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 4.88
Overall Experience: 6.85
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Moira • couple • gb
7
Good stay but updating required
Pros:

Great location and free parking
Free WiFi

Cons:

Very cold throughout the hotel and room we had was in much need of an upgrade. Tbf there was work going on to renovate some of the rooms.
Smell of paint was quite strong, wasn’t warned of renovations when booking
Female staff we met were very friendly and helpful

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Janneke • couple • gb
6
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Joseph-David • family_with_children • de
2
Pros:

Eigentlich nur die 2 Damen vom Service

Cons:

Eigentlich alles.Das Essen am Abend war kalt .Das Hotel war kalt .Ein sehr langer weg zum Zimmer.kein Tee nachgefüllt.Einfach alles in sehr schlechtem zustand

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Was clean

Cons:

Breakfast was the worse I have ever had we did not eat it

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I liked the location. The twin bed room was comfortable and clean. A nice fire in the dining room.

Cons:

I had a good cooked breakfast. At dinner time the steak pie was very nice but I've never been in a restaurant that said they couldn't do mashed potatoes. So I had to have chips, presumably frozen.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Erratic water temperature in shower.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anwesha • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

We really enjoyed the stay. The staff are very helpful. The room was well maintained & clean. Beds were comfortable. The distances from the railway station & sea beach were walkable. Also lots of eateries were nearby. The hotel itself had a wonderful restaurant.

Cons:

We liked everything but the only thing which i want to mention is that for breakfast they had no chicken options. As pork may not be preferred by many people. And please serve boiled eggs.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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jason • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • gb
7
generally very good. just bit dated
Pros:

location

Cons:

bit dated . choice of fruit juice and pastries .
waiter spilt red wine all over my husband and friend. but only offered free drink to my friend , even though my husband got the worse of it,

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
It was perfect. I was there for about a week and it was ideal.
Pros:

Central location easy to find safe parking, friendly welcoming great breakfast comfortable bed sheets cleaned every day fresh towel towels, lovely

Cons:

Just minor decor in bedroom didn’t really match with the bar area and the dining room but that’s nothing really because it’s an old hotel anyway so but yeah, nothing really

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location was good

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Lissy • couple • gb
10
We booked the hotel last minute, was skeptical but it was amazing,really enjoyed the stay. I Approve
Pros:

Everything

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsay • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

excellent breakfast and clean rooms

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Price art • couple • gb
8
Clean and comfy but dated.
Pros:

The hotel and room was clean but dated.
Receptionist was friendly
Breakfast tasty.
Bed was reasonably comfy
Room was nice and warm

Cons:

The television was tiny
Waiter in the morning was a bit glum.
The parking area had a washing machine dumped in it and was overgrown, run down and uninviting.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good on first morning but was not really available on the next as the chef decided to not turn up without warning.

Cons:

Only thing which is minor, was the smart TV in the room wasn't actually smart.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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stuart • couple • gb
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Ruta • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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alan casey • couple • gb
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee