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Northern Sands Hotel

3-star property
Dunnet, Thurso, Scotland 0508 053 286
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By a verified traveller on Mon 13 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

At Northern Sands Hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Dunnet Bay Beach and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Mary-Ann's Cottage. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and Smart TVs.

Logans Bar serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With 3 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free WiFi in public areas. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-star Thurso hotel include Dunnet Head Lighthouse and Castle of Mey.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$234* Per night/room 5 May - 6 May

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Northern Sands Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Northern Sands Hotel

Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Excellent service, great food, well located

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Mar. 2023 by Juliette

Thanks for the great review Christo! We hope you can visit again soon!

About the Northern Sands Hotel

Location Dunnet, Thurso, Scotland KW14 8XD

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Northern Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and extended 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.

  • Select Comfort beds
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating

Food & Drink

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.

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
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Northern Sands Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 6:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • 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
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.