Name: Northern Sands Hotel
Address: Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, KW14 8XD, United Kingdom, Northern Sands Hotel, Highlands, KW14 8XD, UK
Rating: 8.7

Northern Sands Hotel

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About this property

Northern Sands Hotel is situated in the village of Dunnet, 3 km from Dunnet Head and 13 km 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 16 km from Northern Sands Hotel, while Kirkwall is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wick Airport, 23 km from Northern Sands Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Standard King Double Room Recommended for 2 adults 1 extra-large double bed Ensuite bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Free WiFi Toilet Bath or shower Towels Linen Socket near the bed Cleaning products Desk TV Telephone Ironing facilities Tea/Coffee maker Heating Hairdryer Extra long beds (> 2 metres) Carpeted Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Upper floors accessible by stairs only Clothes rack Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$134 per night Price US$403 Excluded: 20 % VAT	Exceptional breakfast included Total cost to cancel No prepayment needed – pay at the property • We have 1 left	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Steven
United Kingdom
“A comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff and good food. The hotel is very clean and nicely decorated throughout. A little oasis in a remote corner of Scotland 🙂”
Rose
United Kingdom
“Great location for gills bay ferry. It was clean and warm, good facilities and friendly staff.”
Johnm
United Kingdom
“They were happy to provide an early cooked breakfast so that we could catch a ferry to Orkney. Dinners were very good and the breakfast kipper magnificent!”
Gary
United Kingdom
“Everything! The plainness of the exterior does not reflect how good this place is. The staff were all consistently great, I suspect that's not an accident. Hotel and rooms are modern and bright as is the restaurant which we had a lovely meal at. A...”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable , friendly staff,good value and excellent dinner and breakfast”
Hoberman
United Kingdom
“The room decor was very nice, lovely sheets too. Good mattress. Bathroom and shower excellent. I loved the hot chocolate provided at the tea making station.”
Samuel
United Kingdom
“Staff were great, food was great, rooms were clean modern and exactly as advertised. Location was great 5 minuets from the beach. Couldn't fault anything.”
Heather
United Kingdom
“Good location, nice bar, all staff friendly, lovely food in restaurant and good breakfast”
Ron
United Kingdom
“Location excellent for local area and interesting walks from hotel. Room comfortable and food first class. Staff friendly and helpful. Will be returning soon.”
Charles
United Kingdom
“Re-furnished and lovely staff. Good bar area and the food for dinner and breakfast was superb.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site

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

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.