Northern Sands Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (99 reviews)
Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD , Thurso , GB

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Arcade/game room
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Comfortable rooms
Wonderful location
Clean and modern

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Clean, modern, impressed with comfort and cleanliness.
Service
9.66
Staff were really nice, friendly, and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.6
Short walk to the beach and in a nice quiet location.
Room Quality
9.15
Very comfortable and spacious room.
Amenities
9.18
Fire alarm incident but overall comfortable stay, great amenities.
Value for Money
9.14
Great experience for the price, very enjoyable stay.
Food and Beverage
9.69
Amazing food, excellent breakfast, and well-coordinated service.
Overall Experience
9.56
Wonderful stay, highly recommend, exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:27

Property Description

Scenic Views and Entertainment
Enjoy the garden views and take advantage of complimentary wireless internet and an arcade/game room.

Dining and Nightlife
Indulge in local cuisine at Logans Bar or unwind at one of the 3 bars/lounges for a relaxing drink.

Convenient Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
Benefit from tour assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall. Stay in one of the 12 guestrooms with a Select Comfort bed and Smart TV.


Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall. Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Logans Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WIC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 99 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.69
Overall Experience: 9.56
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Susan
8
Really nice stay
Pros:

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.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Rebecca
10
Pros:

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.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
Pros:

No negatives staff wer really nice and friendly, and the beach is lovely..regards Gary.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
G
Genevieve family
10
Pros:

Clean, modern, amazing food, great staff.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
M
Megan partner
10
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and staff were wonderful.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
H
Helen partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
S
Simon
10
10/10
Pros:

Excellent hotel. Friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

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!!!

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
J
Janette partner
10
Pros:

The staff were all really friendly. Good food at night and at breakfast. Comfortable room. Hotel in nice quiet location.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
B
Bipul
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Mark family
10
Pros:

Great staff!

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
R
Ruen
10
Pros:

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

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay, it was short but sweet. Very comfortable and spacious room, loved the touch of naming rooms after clans

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
M
martin
10
Wonderful Location
Pros:

Fantastic overnight stay, evening meal and breakfast excellent, staff friendly and very efficient. Wonderful location, would definitely stay here again.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
R
Robert friends
10
Pros:

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.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
K
karen partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth friends
10
Pros:

A lovely hotel, staff were very friendly. I would definitely stay again.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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George
10
Pros:

This hotel was just perfect for what we needed. The room was comfortable and spacious with all amenities in good working order. The staff were so polite and helpful. It all added up to a great stay before we boarded our ferry at Gills Bay.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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Liz partner
10
Pros:

The property has been decorated to a very high standard. Every area is spotless. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. There is a wide choice of breakfast items and come cooked to perfection. It is a lovely calm place to stay. Loved it and already booked our next stay.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
I
Ian partner
8
Pros:

Directly on NC500, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.

2025-05-26 via Nuitee