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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed
54 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Classic Double or Twin Room
54 square feet
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View
75 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
54 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View
75 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
75 square feet
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beach fun, near Dunnet Bay Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Conference center

Located in Thurso, Northern Sands Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Dunnet Bay Beach and 7 minutes from Mary-Ann's Cottage. This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Dunnet Head Lighthouse and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Castle of Mey.

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This beach hotel also offers an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Northern Sands Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Free long-term parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Conference center
  • Banquet hall
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Room Amenities

Northern Sands Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 3
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Where to Eat

Logans Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Pentland Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

The Links - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Front desk opens daily at 6:30 AM

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 70 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Northern Sands Hotel
  • Northern Sands Hotel Thurso
  • Northern Sands Thurso
  • Northern Sands
  • Northern Sands Hotel Hotel
  • Northern Sands Hotel Thurso
  • Northern Sands Hotel Hotel Thurso

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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