The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges

Hotels
7.2 (1026 reviews)
Burnside , Thurso , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.45
Significant complaints about cleanliness, including odor and bathroom conditions.
Service
8.45
Staff were reported as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Multiple reviews mentioned the good location near the town.
Room Quality
5.95
Negative sentiments about room condition, decor, and suitability for disabilities.
Amenities
7.95
Some amenities liked, but generally limited frills.
Value for Money
6.45
Mixed reviews about pricing and expectations not met.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Food reported as delicious with a wide selection.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall experience was mixed with both positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:57

Property Description

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the tranquility of our lush garden and unwind on the terrace.

Delicious Dining: Savor a delightful meal at our on-site restaurant and cozy up at the bar.

Entertainment Galore: Challenge your friends to a game of darts during your stay.

To book your stay at The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges, visit our website now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.
    People no matter the age stay for £7.50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1026 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 6.45
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Eric • couple • au
7
Pros:

Staff and homeliness

Cons:

No fridge

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Ramsay • couple • gb
10
A very pleasant stay ☺️ thank you.
Pros:

Overall couldn't have been better,very helpful in answering any questions we had,very pleasant stay,been here on lots of occasions and would recommend the hotel and lodges to anyone thank you 😊

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
8
On arrival I had booked for a double bed and the room had two single beds, the you lady was so helpful and even though w
Pros:

The staff where super helpful and the location of the hotel was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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dennis • couple • gb
6
All good for one night
Pros:

Location. view

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
Lots of room for improvement in the chalets.
Pros:

The location of the hotel is very handy for Scrabster or if working at Dounreay.
I was late arriving so the kitchen was closed.
I didn't wait for breakfast so I don't know what the food was like.
The room was clean.

Cons:

Room was cold on arrival and smelt slightly damp - as per the scottish word "foostie".
No TV or radio in the room.
Toilet window didn't close properly.
The mattress on the bed was very soft.
I wouldn't like to stay in the chalets if the weather was cold outside.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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GlennN • solo_traveller • gb
4
Rough and ready not ideal for families or couples
Pros:

Good location, plenty of parking

Cons:

Very run down and outdated
Used predominantly by construction workers

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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brian • couple • gb
1
To disgusting to stay.
Pros:

The exit door

Cons:

The double room booked was in a portacabin style annex, knot within the hotel as listed,filthy toilet, no cleaning done from previous guest, dirty cups, dirty linen , rubbish lying about, smelt mouldy which brought on asthma attack. This was the second room offered as the first was the same.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Katharine • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Good breakfast, good location

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Geertje • couple • nl
10
Prachtig uitzicht over de zee en het klif
Pros:

We hadden prachtig uitzicht richting de klif en de zee

Cons:

N v t

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • nl
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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sam • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bogus • couple • de
8
super gerne wieder
Pros:

gute Lage und sehr schön alles.

Cons:

gar nichts

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
3
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • gb
10
Could not have been better
Pros:

Excellent stay and the staff were first class

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • extended_group • gb
1
Cons:

Stayed in Chalets - poor quality

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tom • extended_group • cz
10
Pros:

great spot near town nice walk along the seaside

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Jenniffanne • family_with_children • gb
1
Norman Bates Motel
Pros:

I believe there was a nice view.

Cons:

If you are looking for a Norman Bates style Motel this is definitely the place for you!

Having prearranged a room that was suitable for my Mothers disabilities (who also smokes) we were given, what can I can only describe as a Motel style room, away from the main hotel, which is officially classed as "Chalet"!

Now. It's important I mentioned, I had booked a room that was non refundable & the booking could not be amended.

As we didn't arrive until after 9.00pm, there was nowhere to park, let alone any Blue Badge paces.
Zero "street lighting" with the only real source of light being passing headlights if you got lucky.
Definitely not ideal for my Mother, but hay ho, we have arrived late & she stayed in the car, while I decided to go & inspect the room before taking our luggage in.

After nearly being knocked out by the smell of urine, as I approached the "Chalet"door & was welcomed by a room that, I could only describe as a battleship grey, glossed painted, straight out of an American horror film. Okay! Everyone has different tastes in decor.

This is where things become more serious, such as the bathroom, that was supposed to be for disabilities, didn't have a single support rail around the toilet or throughout the room in general.
The shower, well, was flaking with rust & was very worn by time, with that annoying ingrained black mold that you get in sealant after time was visible, grey towels etc.

Upon venturing back into the bedroom, the ceiling had a very questionable brown mark (not water damage) that looked like someone had maybe thrown something at the ceiling?
Now (& unfortunately I left my phone in the car, so, do not have visual proof) I can only hope that the small brown spot on the bedding was nothing more than an apple seed, but at this point, I high tailed it out of the room, went straight to Reception to hand the key back.

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee