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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed
5 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Double or Twin Room
5 square metres
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View
7 square metres
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 Single Bed
5 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View
7 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
7 square metres
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Conference centre

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 amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

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

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

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
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 3
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Emergency pull cord in bathroom

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

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

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

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

  • 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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