Northern Sands Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Northern Sands Hotel is located in the village of Dunnet, 1.9 mi from Dunnet Head and 8.1 mi from Thurso. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a HD Smart TV and feature private bathrooms with either a bath or shower, complimentary Scottish toiletries and a hairdryer. Northern Sands Hotel features free WiFi. A variety of menus are available throughout the day, all year round, using an extensive list of local produce. A full Scottish breakfast is provided. Guests can relax in the on site bar and guest lounge featuring a Sky TV. Activities in the local area include walking, running, surfing, wind surfing, horse riding and kite buggying. The family-run Dunnet Bay Distillery is a 1-minute walk away. John O Groats is 9.9 mi from Northern Sands Hotel, while Kirkwall is 29 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Wick Airport, 14 mi from Northern Sands Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Andrew
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, friendly staff, and beautiful location at the top of the mainland. Above everything else, it felt genuine. Food was great too!”
Betty
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel, comfortable, excellent restaurant”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, very clean and serves excellent food and drink.”
Michael
United States United States
“Everything. Especially front desk proprietor in the pm and friend of proprietor in the am.”
Jean
United States United States
“Northern Sands Hotel is a very nice facility located along the main roadway through Dunnett. It is an older building, well run and clean, with a small dining area offering dinner and breakfast options. Food is good and well-prepared. Staff is...”
Arizona_fiddlers
United States United States
“We checked in and were escorted to our room. The room was well appointed and clean. We had dinner, drinks, and great conversation with some others in the lounge bar. The staff did a great job. The breakfast choices were wide-ranging. Our...”
Robert
United States United States
“The staff made a wonderful impression on us. Everyone works hard and has a splendid attitude, and they are flexible, too. The room was a bit snug but was fine in every other respect. The food was quite good; in fact, our portion sizes were...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Staff was extremely friendly and the food was delicious.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and pleasant hotel. Lovely helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and evening meals, favouring local produce. Well set up for Moth Coast 500 visitors. Would highly recommend.”
Jill
United States United States
“This was a great stay near the north coast driving route and staying near Dunnet. I enjoyed a lovely dinner in the hotel. The breakfast was also good. The room was comfortable and quiet and had everything I needed for an enjoyable stay. I highly...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
The Pentland Lounge
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Logan's Bar
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Links Restaurant
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Northern Sands Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Northern Sands Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All bedrooms are on the first floor and accessed via stairs as there is no elevator.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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