Seaview John O Groats Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (1764 reviews)
Caithness , John O Groats , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room overcrowding

Categories

Cleanliness
6.43
Issues with room cleanliness reported, including rooms not cleaned during stay.
Service
8.4
Staff frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
7.94
Great location mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.89
Some rooms noted as cramped with issues; however, some reviews mention good room size.
Amenities
7.92
Good bar and food facilities highlighted in the reviews.
Value for Money
7.38
General consensus is that the pricing reflects standard quality.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Food quality positively highlighted across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
7.4
Overall experience reported as pleasant with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 02:48

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Family-Run Charm
Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Pentland Firth at Seaview John O Groats Hotel. This family-run gem is located just half a mile from the ferry terminal, offering a cozy bar, restaurant, free parking, and Wi-Fi.

Comfortable Rooms and Scenic Dining
Indulge in comfort with each room featuring an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Take in stunning views while dining in the on-site restaurant or sampling from a selection of over 100 malt whiskies at the lounge bar.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Experience the Reiss Golf Club, Wick town, and the historic Castle of Mey—all just a short drive away from the hotel. Enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure during your stay.

To book your stay with us, visit our website or call now!

Important information:

Please note, the rooms are located in the main hotel building and in the annex building, which is directly opposite the hotel. Rooms are allocated in no particular order in both buildings.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1764 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.43
Service: 8.4
Location: 7.94
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 7.4
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SHONA • couple • gb
6
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Location ideal for visiting John o Groats

Cons:

Very dated and musty

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Douglas Costa Correa • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
I think saying Seaview is a bit of a push. It’s about half a mile plus from the sea and the window was tiny that overloo
Pros:

The shower was amazing

Cons:

Very slow service.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Freundliches Personal, dass uns darauf gewiesen hat, dass sie das einzige offene Restaurant sei. Das Essen war gut.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • extended_group • it
8
Soggiorno piacevole.
Pros:

Colazione piuttosto frugale perché non mangiando la colazione scozzese, mi sono dovuta accontentare di pane tostato, burro e marmellata in quanto i croissant erano finiti.
Ambiente pulito, spazioso, staff gentile.
Camera tranquilla e spaziosa.

Cons:

La colazione cosiddetta europea era un po' misera.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

It was fine

Cons:

The bed felt very thing and you could feel the base of the bed, not the most comfortable but did the job.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
7
It was a good location but barely a 3*
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Small bedroom

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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clive • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Cooked breakfast

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr einfach, aber okay für eine Nacht. Das Abendessen war sehr gut.

Cons:

Das Zimmer hat etwas muffig gerochen.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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lydia • couple • be
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was ideal for our stay. Staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • couple • it
6
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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jean • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The staff were excellent and the food was outstanding

Cons:

Bathroom window was open and couldn't close it. Wash basin was cracked

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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lachlan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Sort out the food problems and all good. Otherwise I would mark down again
Pros:

Location, bed comfy, staff friendly

Cons:

Food took forever to arrive (an hour and a quarter for a starter!!) and this morning there was no cooked breakfast options even tho advertised and paid for when booked. Rather disappointing and poor

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
5
Please get all the lights fixed.
Pros:

Good breakfast.

Cons:

None of the lights worked.
The bathroom mirror light was broken.
The shaving light didn’t even have a bulb.
The ceiling light has a fault and worked 30% of the time going on and off.
The bedside lamps were fine but the eco bulbs were so weak you couldn’t read. It was all a bit like being in a dark hole.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • de
7
Essen + Lage top
Pros:

Das Essen im hoteleigenen Restaurant war das beste, was wir in unserem Schottland-Urlaub hatten!

Cons:

Das Zimmer wahr sehr klein.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • family_with_children • fr
10
magnifique et on a traversé l'écosse exprès our cette soirée et matinée : exceptioinnel
Pros:

repas local réservé et écossais : exceptionnel pour nous !
emplacement exceptionnel, vue sur les iles et centre commercial pour le bonheur de tous !
heure d'arrivée tardive acceptée sans prévenir (20 h au lieu de 18h)

Cons:

nous attirer vers le pub de l'hotel : on regrette notre indécision

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Room was dirty, not hovered, ripped furniture, glass in bathroom had toothpaste stain

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • couple • gb
3
Pros:

Good breakfast.
Some staff were great
Great location

Cons:

Heater not working in bathroom
Tiny bathroom
Cups in room not washed or replaced every day
Meal one night undercooked and cold in middle
Very noisy one night till 2am.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • gb
10
Perfect for a one night stay staff where really helpful as I was arriving late and email sent with key pick info
Pros:

Perfect for a one night stay

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee