Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso

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(680 Ratings)
"Location was perfect for us, about 20 minutes from the ferry from the Orkneys, and easy access to the road to Inverness. We stayed in the Dale across from with the restaurant and carpark outside with ..."
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About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Emergency cord in bathroom
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8.9 / 10
Excellent(680 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Excellent choice of breakfast from local dishes to full cooked. Cleanliness was second to none. Rooms spotlessly clean fresh towels daily. Rooms were located in newish chalets with approximately 6/8 rooms in each. So aff very friendly and helpful.
Downstairs main hotel bar toilet smelt strongly of urine and could have been better. Both male and female. My wife had mentioned this as well.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Close location to ferry terminal. Very comfortable room with hot shower. Good restaurant and Friday steak night special is exceptional value.
All good, no issues.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Location was perfect for us, about 20 minutes from the ferry from the Orkneys, and easy access to the road to Inverness. We stayed in the Dale across from with the restaurant and carpark outside with no steps. Wonderful cooked breakfast, generous serves. Great staff and fast, reliable charger in the carpark for your EV. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Beautiful old building surrounded by beautiful old buildings. Great value.
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5 / 10·Sep 2026
Room was clean and warm. Dinner and breakfasts were excellent.
Room was VERY small it consisted of a double bed, 2 x small bedside tables, dressing table and chair, which also contained tea making facilities (if you sat at the dressing table or used the tea making facilities the other person could not access the other side of the bed) and a small television Down the corridor was the "wardrobe area" and a shower room with toilet and sink. There was however an ironing board and iron, although I cannot imagine how anyone would be able to move in the room, if used. Compared with some of the other rooms which had a additional bed, two comfortable chairs to sit on, a large double bed and a large television there were no little luxuries and no curtains just blinds. Dinner - table that we sat at was very sticky even after being wiped by restaurant staff. Breakfast - hated being asked to wait while a table (2) was made up while another couple just walked in and sat at a table (4) and were served immediately. Another pet hate are condiments that are either empty or not working (pepper mills) this occurred at both breakfasts. Lounge - strange scratching and squealing noises from inside the window seat - reported discreetly to receptionist. I did pass these comments onto management on departure who have failed to respond after one week.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and non-smoking.


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