Royal Thurso Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (2798 reviews)
Traill Street , Thurso , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 2798 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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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Low cost

Cons:

Error with original booking which meant double booked. Called and mentioned the issue and asked for a VAT invoice to claim on my expenses. Told it would be done and sent on to me but heard nothing and been days now. Tried calling back and goes to voicemail every time.

Turned up to check-in and stood at the desk for 15 mins waiting. One girl working front desk and the bar and had to go in twice to ask her to help me as she had prioritised pulling pints instead.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
CARL • couple • au
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Great location and very friendly and efficient staff.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

A nice breakfast, and comfortable room, and the reception staff were really helpful and kind.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
H
HeidiBro • couple • ca
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
3
Not great definitely wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

The property is very run down and needs an upgrade

Cons:

The beds were so uncomfortable we didn’t sleep at all ,the view from our window looked like you were in a derelict building

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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EvilBesty • couple • it
7
Nonostante la breve sosta, è stato un ottimo soggiorno.
Pros:

Posizione ottimale e strategica, soprattutto per chi come noi ha viaggiato on the road sulla North Coast.

Cons:

La struttura sembra molto vecchia, su alcuni aspetti potrebbe essere tenuta meglio.
Un punto a sfavore per la colazione in cui non offrono alternative senza glutine e che non siano nemmeno menzionate, per essere una meta molto turistica, oggigiorno, potrebbe rendersi necessario.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
C
Carl • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Tayleure • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellen stay at the Royal Thurso Hotel.
Pros:

Everything. The staff were great. The meal last night was cooked to perfection. Breakfast excellent and one of the best hotel I've stayed in for the amazing value for money. 👍👍👍

Cons:

No faults

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Royal Hotel Thurso - great but also mediocre
Pros:

Good location right in the centre of Thurso.

Cons:

The hotel is getting a bit tired
Shower curtain was too long for the bath and it was very smelly.
The heating could not be turned down.
I had a dirty plate at breakfast.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
F
Finlayson • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Staff were most helpful and the room was clean and spacious.

Cons:

The hotel states that it has parking but this is a bit difficult to find. TV could not get BBC news channels.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
C
Carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
8
Just right for what we needed 👍
Pros:

Good location to the town centre and free parking on site. Close to Ferties to Orkney
Breakfast was full Scottish and excellent service.
Staff were very helpful and food we had was delicious.
Is an older style hotel and certainly did a good job for us. Thank you

Cons:

Some of the outside areas could do with a bit of maintenance looking out of the windows.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

An old traditional Scottish hotel in a well maintained clean building. Staff were beyond excellent. This is a great value for money hotel and I loved staying here. Incredibly good value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Good check in very quick lovely girl

Cons:

The fact that they give priory to bus parties we waited an hour for our meal to come every one pays their money so think this is very unfair

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jaali • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff, comfortable room the breakfast could have been better

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Urban Salesman • extended_group • gb
5
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Irene • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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NOBUKO • solo_traveller • jp
8
旅情…
Pros:

クラッシックな雰囲気が旅情を盛り上げてくれました。朝ごはんのイングリッシュブレックファーストも○
裏庭のカバの置物が可愛かった。由縁、聞きたかったな。

Cons:

階段しかなかったので,スーツケースには辛い面も…

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee