Title: Northern Sands Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Northern Sands Hotel Beach hotel near Dunnet Bay Beach ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/d6388633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/3decd083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/301351df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/ed127e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/6c13619c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Northern Sands Hotel overlooks Dunnet Bay, offering relaxation and entertainment. Guests enjoy meals at two restaurants with local cuisine. The garden is a peaceful retreat, and the arcade offers lively fun. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 23 - Nov. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 24 - Nov. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Single Room, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/f291c0fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, 1 Twin Bed 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Select Comfort bed Hair dryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/72ea6e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Select Comfort bed Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Electric kettle - 75 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Classic Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/9d80e9c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double or Twin Room 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Select Comfort bed Hair dryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed ![Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/c46b14bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Select Comfort bed Hair dryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/d1f51c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom 10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Select Comfort bed Hair dryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 75 sq ft - Hill view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/4e6f6228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Select Comfort bed Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Electric kettle - 75 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThurso-Hotels-Northern-Sands-Hotel.h5118528.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThurso-Hotels-Northern-Sands-Hotel.h5118528.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.62135%2C-3.34386&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JpPmHh6NHv2RVPg-8SbfjNzjBCw=) Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XD #### What's nearby - Dunnet Bay Distillery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Dunnet Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.0 km - Castle of Mey - 13 min drive - 11.0 km - Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Thurso Station - 15 min drive - Wick (WIC) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Northern Sands - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Reel - ‬10 min drive - ‪Logan’s Bar - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Northern Sands Hotel Hotel near Dunnet Bay Beach Located close to Mary-Ann's Cottage and Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Northern Sands Hotel provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and 3 bars. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking and extended parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Northern Sands Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds - Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - Smart TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6664500/6664454/ce25cc5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forss House Hotel Thurso - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 220 reviews CA $123 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=6664454&PinnedHotelID=6664454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10530000/10526400/10526348/9795cbc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pentland Thurso - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 367 reviews CA $118 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Nov 29 - 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Arcade/game room ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Conference center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Grab bar near toilet - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Select Comfort mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Desk - Free local calls - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: GBP 70 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Northern Sands Hotel Northern Sands Hotel Thurso Northern Sands Thurso Northern Sands Northern Sands Hotel Hotel Northern Sands Hotel Thurso Northern Sands Hotel Hotel Thurso ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Northern Sands Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Northern Sands Hotel? > As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Sands Hotel on Nov 28, 2025 start from CA $146.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Thurso-Hotels-Northern-Sands-Hotel.h5118528.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Self parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Northern Sands Hotel? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Northern Sands Hotel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Northern Sands Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of GBP 70 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Northern Sands Hotel located? > Situated in Thurso, this beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mary-Ann's Cottage and Dunnet Head Lighthouse. Castle of Mey and Scrabster Ferry Terminal are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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