Northern Sands Hotel

3 stars
8.8
Very good
based on 1245 reviews
1,245 reviews
Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD, United Kingdom
Dunnet, Thurso
+44 184 785 1300
Sat 11/7
-
Sun 12/7
2 guests, 1 room
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£98
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Classic room, bed type unknown
£98
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£99
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£175
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Overview

Situated in the countryside, Northern Sands Hotel is just a short drive from The Castle Gardens of Mey. It also features a ticket service, free Wi-Fi and a tour desk.

The hotel has 12 rooms offering all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay.

Northern Sands Hotel provides an on-site bar, where guests can enjoy a drink either indoors or alfresco on the outdoor terrace. Meals can be enjoyed on the restaurant's open terrace.

Wick Airport is under a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Duncansby Head and Braal Castle are a short car ride from the property.

8.8
Very good
1245 reviews

Latest deals for Northern Sands Hotel

Sat 11/7
-
Sun 12/7
Classic room, bed type unknown
£98
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£99
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£175
nightly with fees
Classic room, bed type unknown
£137
nightly with fees
Classic room, 1 twin bed
£142
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£146
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£147
nightly with fees
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Amenities at Northern Sands Hotel

  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Darts
  • Horse riding

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Reviews of Northern Sands Hotel

8.8
Very good
1245 verified ratings
Wonderful
859
Very good
232
Good
103
Okay
30
Fair
14
Mediocre
3
Poor
4

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel’s friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, and relaxed atmosphere. Many highlighted the quality and variety of breakfast, as well as the convenient and peaceful location near the beach and ferries. The restaurant received high marks for both dinner and breakfast. While most found the rooms comfortable and clean, a few mentioned issues with bed comfort and room amenities. Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would recommend the hotel for its service, food, and location.
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Service10 out of 10
Restaurant9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Bed Comfort5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Alistair, Jun 2026
Lovely hotel with comfortable modern rooms, great food and friendly staff. Ten minutes from the shorter cheaper ferry to Orkney. What's not to like?
10
Wonderful
Alistair, Mar 2026
Lovely hotel with comfortable modern bedrooms great food and friendly staff. Conveniently situated 20 mins from each of the Orkney Ferries. Love it!

Location

Dunnet, Thurso, KW14 8XD

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach1.3 mi
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse3.7 mi
  • Castle of Mey4.6 mi
  • Dounreay Nuclear Power Station14.7 mi
  • Strathnaver Museum30.2 mi
  • Farr Beach31.7 mi
  • Torrisdale Beach32.9 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 10:30

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Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Northern Sands Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Northern Sands Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Northern Sands Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Northern Sands Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £90, while the most expensive was £90.
  • How long should you stay at Northern Sands Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Northern Sands Hotel

  • Where is Northern Sands Hotel located?

    Northern Sands Hotel is located at Dunnet, 6.8 miles from the centre of Thurso. Dunnet Bay Beach is the closest landmark to Northern Sands Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Northern Sands Hotel?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 10:30 at Northern Sands Hotel.

  • Does Northern Sands Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Northern Sands Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Northern Sands Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Northern Sands Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Northern Sands Hotel from the airport?

    Northern Sands Hotel is 14.4 miles from Wick. Northern Sands Hotel is 28 miles from Kirkwall Arpt.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Northern Sands Hotel hotel deals?

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Distance to airport

8.6
6.8 mi
Kirkwall Arpt
28.0 mi

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