Northern Sands Hotel

9.2
Exceptional
(557 reviews)

Dunnet, Thurso KW14 8XD, United Kingdom

+44 1847 851300

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Hotel Description

Northern Sands Hotel is a delightful retreat located in Dunnet, Thurso KW14 8XD, United Kingdom, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This charming hotel is just a 1-minute walk from the Dunnet Bay Distillery, allowing guests to easily explore local attractions. With a welcoming, smoke-free environment and accessible facilities, the hotel is designed for guests seeking a relaxing and comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious, thoughtfully furnished, and feature modern amenities that enhance the guest experience. The hotel's bathrooms are a particular highlight, with guests consistently praising their cleanliness and style. Additionally, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, ensuring that guests stay connected during their visit. Breakfast is highly rated, with a variety of options to suit different tastes, while the hotel's bar provides a cozy atmosphere for enjoying a drink after a day of exploring. Northern Sands Hotel is strategically located near several key attractions, such as The Castle & Gardens of Mey, Dunnet Bay, and Dunnet Beach, all within easy driving distance. Guests can also visit the famous Duncansby Head Lighthouse, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and coastline. For dining, there are numerous excellent restaurants nearby, including the hotel’s own restaurant, Y Not Bar & Grill, and Sinky’s Beer Garden & Grill. Northern Sands Hotel promises an unforgettable experience, with its welcoming ambiance, exceptional service, and proximity to local attractions.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Guests praised the bathrooms

2. 1 min walk to Dunnet Bay Distillery

3. Guests liked the breakfast

4. Guests liked the bar

5. Accessible and smoke-free property

6. Kid-friendly environment

7. Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel

8. No fitness center or spa on site

9. Close proximity to Dunnet Beach and Dunnet Head

10. Nearby dining options including Y Not Bar & Grill


7.6 Very Good

Location rating

Top sights

The Castle & Gardens of Mey
10 min
Dunnet Head
13 min
Dunnet Bay
17 min
Dunnet Beach
3 min
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
23 min

Nearest locations

Northern Sands Hotel
1 min
Sinky's Beer Garden & Grill
15 min
Olive
16 min
Bydand
17 min
Red Pepper
17 min
T's Café Restaurant
17 min
Y Not Bar & Grill
18 min
'The Upper Deck' restaurant
21 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating7.6
Nearest airportWick John O'Groats Airport
Travel time to airport30 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
    Official Hotel

    $130

    Hotels.com

    $127

    Booking.com

    $130

    Agoda

    $130

    Tiket.com

    $128

    Expedia.com.vn

    $127


Location

Dunnet, Thurso KW14 8XD, United Kingdom

Airports:

Wick John O'Groats Airport

Taxi: 30 min

Transit: 1 hr 31 min

Kirkwall Airport

Taxi: 2 hr 2 min

Transit:

Telephone Kiosk

Walking: 2 min


Nearby locations

7.6

Very Good Location


Amenities and Facilities

Parking & transportation

Parking

Pets

No pets

Accessibility

Accessible

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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9.2

10 reviews

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Sharon S

5/5
Brilliant stay at the hotel from start to finish. Greeted at reception and shown to our room. |After settling in, we went for a couple of drinks and a game or two of pool before getting ready for dinner. …

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Angels D

5/5
The staff were fantastic, the bed and the room were excellent. We also had a beautiful evening meal and breakfast, all cooked with locally sourced ingredients. …

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Graeme B

5/5
Stayed at the Northern Sands for 3 nights with my wife and we couldn't have picked a nicer hotel. Room was lovely, clean and fresh with all the amenities you require. …

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David D

5/5
Initially on arrival, the outside gave the impression the Hotel was a bit "dated" On entry ? Whaw ! Spotless. Tastefully decorated. The Staff; Among some of the friendliest, chirpiest, happy and efficient I have encountered.  …

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Victoria K

5/5
We didn’t stay at the hotel, as we had a b&b nearby, however we had drinks and a meal. What a lovely pub! I wish we were staying! We played darts and enjoyed the duke box and sports memorabilia. …

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ayy lmao

5/5
What a fantastic hotel! The staff are awesome and extremely friendly, with great facilities, pool room, dart board and an excellent assortment of tap beers at the bar. The room was amazing and so we'll kept.We will 100% be back on our next time around the Highlands in the future

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Michael Ball

5/5
We dined at this hotel 3 x during a one week stay elsewhere in the area, which says a lot! The breaded fish was so fresh and tasty. They catered for a gluten free diet too. Superb food and friendly service, highly recommended.

Service 5

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Seaside30130566829

5/5
Great family hotel to spend the night while traveling on the NC500. Relatively new hotel with good rooms and spacious shower. Located on the main road but vary quite a bit at night. Staff is vey friendly and bar and kitchen are excellent. Even your breakfast is prepared when you come down. Highly recommended.

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An Madeja

1/5
We were guests at a nearby B&B and wanted to eat dinner at the restaurant as it was recommended to us by our host.We called upfront several times to make a reservation, nobody answered. We sent an email… no reply. So we decided to walk over at 5:15 pm and we’re welcomed with pretty harsh words that they are fully booked.At that time there was nobody sitting in the restaurant and only 2 guests at the bar.Even if they were fully booked at, let’s say 6pm, or only for guests of the hotel or whatever, we would have appreciated a more friendly reaction.

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keith s

5/5
Our family group 12 adults and 3 toddlers went for Sunday lunch. We preordered our meals and everything was ready for our arrival. …