Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town center. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook. All rooms are provided with free local toiletries and locally baked biscuits, as well as tea & coffee making facilities, flat-screen satellite tv & desk space. A handful of our Deluxe Double Rooms have a lovely view over looking the River Thurso, these can be requested if preferred. The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away. Please note, pictures shown are not a representation of all rooms, if you are looking for a room in particular please make a request on booking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Gina
United States United States
“Beautifully located along the river with comfortable rooms. Our corner room was great with large windows and a delightful bath. The onsite restaurant was great too.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building with period features and decorated well”
Suzanne
United States United States
“Breakfast, the facility was interesting, we didn't get to stay long enough to render any other opinions.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good Food & friendly staff. Comfortable visit was had.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great breakfast. Plenty of choice. Excellent standard throughout.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good food and generous portions. I had no space for desert after the fish and chips! I had to go back the next week to try the cheesecake. Helpful staff and reasonably appointed rooms.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice village just outside Thurso. Twenty minutes from the North Link Ferry terminal to Orkney. Friendly hotel with bars and dining room. Comfortable bedroom with good shower.”
Beth
United States United States
“We stayed in the Lodge, just across the beer garden from the main hotel. It was a fantastic place, we had our private bedroom and bathroom and the shared dining area and lounge. Plenty of room, even a little refrigerator. Even though it was just...”
Fahed
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Location , staff, restaurant and out standing clean room”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Ulbster Arms was a perfectly fine accommodation. The location is great and the room was comfortable. There were two radiators in the room which we did not notice until it was 3am and SO HOT. Our fault, but just fyi.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Ambience
    Romantic

Amenities of Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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