Northern Sands Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (915 reviews)
Northern Sands Hotel , Dunnet , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional and helpful staff
Excellent restaurant and breakfast
Beautiful location near Dunnet Bay
Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with comfy beds
Spotless, modern rooms
Good on-site facilities (restaurant, pool/bar)
Cons:
Some rooms are small/cramped with limited in-room seating
Small shower cubicles in certain rooms
Limited outdoor relaxing space
Occasional report of mattress odour (one reviewer)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple guests explicitly described rooms as spotless, very clean and modern; one minor comment about a mattress smell from a single reviewer.
Service
9.4
Repeated praise for friendly, professional and helpful staff across many reviews; staff often described as welcoming and attentive.
Location
9.4
Frequently noted as superb/beautiful and very convenient for Dunnet Bay, lighthouse visits, NC500 route and ferry access.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms often described as comfortable, well equipped and with huge comfy beds, but several mentions of small/cramped rooms, limited seating in-room and small shower cubicles.
Amenities
8.5
Good on-site facilities referenced (restaurant, pool/table, general facilities); one comment noted limited outdoor relaxation space.
Value for Money
7.4
Value was not frequently discussed explicitly. Overall high quality and excellent food, but a few comments about cramped rooms and limited outdoor relaxing lower perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Many reviews praise the restaurant and breakfast as excellent, delicious, varied and with a Scottish twist; food repeatedly called very good.
Overall Experience
9
Overall sentiment is very positive (e.g., '10/10', 'best stay', 'loved every minute'); guests describe a genuine, warm atmosphere and highly recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at Northern Sands Hotel, where each room is equipped with a HD Smart TV, private bathroom, and complimentary Scottish toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of menus featuring local produce all year round, including a full Scottish breakfast. Unwind at the on-site bar and guest lounge, complete with a Sky TV for entertainment.

Exciting Local Activities
Explore the picturesque village of Dunnet with activities like walking, surfing, and horse riding. Visit the nearby Dunnet Bay Distillery for a taste of local spirits.

Ready to experience the beauty of Dunnet? Book your stay at Northern Sands Hotel now!

Important information:

All bedrooms are on the first floor and accessed via stairs as there is no elevator.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: WIC

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 915 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Didier • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Personeel en keuken dik in orde , mooie kamer ,prijs /kwaliteit top!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mariaelena • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Posizione, gentilezza e servizio

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Carolanna • couple • gb
9
Lovely, thank you very much for having us :)
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff, very clean and in a lovely location

Cons:

Not an ‘I didn’t like’ specifically but there were some noisy neighbours in one of the adjoining rooms that woke us up very early as they were leaving, so wonder if something could be done to soundproof the bedroom doors a bit more? But it was a small issue, everything else was perfect

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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gloria • couple • it
7
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Mathews • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
10
It was great , even changed so we had a room with a view,
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • extended_group • fr
8
Parfait pour visites autour de Dunnet.
Pros:

Belle surprise, chambre confortable et modernes. Bien équipées. Restaurant très bon.

Cons:

RAS

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • gb
10
Best stay on NC500 stays
Pros:

Absolutely spotless with a fantastic team, really enjoyed it will definitely be a returning guest. Excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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laurent • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, modern, clean, great food, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable and well equipped room. Lovely staff and delicious food

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Loved every minute of our stay , thank you to all at northern sands
Pros:

Location, just beautiful, and the hotel and staff were first class . All of the staff were so professional and friendly making Alison and myself feel at home . The food was excellent and the variety superb, with a Scottish twist as well .

Cons:

There was nothing we did not like 👍

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Angela • extended_group • at
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Julian • solo_traveller • de
9
Gemütlichkeit im Norden Schottlands
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren sehr gemütlich und jedes Zimmer hatte seinen eigenen Namen. Man konnte im Hotelrestaurant lecker essen und das Frühstück bereits am Vorabend auswählen. Die Lage ist super, auch um abends noch einmal zum Leuchtturm zu fahren. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

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2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashworth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Superb location and extremely comfortable

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee