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Castletown Hotel

Property class: 3

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A beach with the sun setting over the ocean, creating a silhouette of clouds against the sky.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a dining table with chairs.
A narrow pathway leading to a building with a white fence on one side and a stone wall on the other.
A historic stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue door, multiple windows, and a sign for Castleletown Hotel.
A room with a checkered carpet, large windows, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $132
$110 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8TP
  • Place, The Green
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlehill Heritage Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnet Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a television on the wall.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a radiator, a wooden door, and a red chair.

Superior Double or Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Double Room Single Use (Single use)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a chair, and wall-mounted lamps.

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $144
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Thurso

Located in Thurso, Castletown Hotel is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Dunnet Bay Beach and 5 minutes from Dunnet Bay Distillery. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • The Green - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castlehill Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Castle of Mey - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northern Sands - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Park Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Tempest - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Castletown Hotel

Castletown Hotel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hotel also features wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Bar Lounge - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castletown Hotel
Castletown Hotel Thurso
Castletown Thurso
Hotel Castletown
Castletown Hotel Hotel
Castletown Hotel Thurso
Castletown Hotel Hotel Thurso

Castletown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 478 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast - good value for money stay. Bar reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were small but clean. Staff was very, very helpful and kind. Beds were very comfortable. Hotel is old, but has character. The breakfast was very good and generous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and staff and nice reasonably priced food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but clean and comfortable. Parking was tight, but adequate. We had an excellent dinner in their restaurant, and breakfast was a buffet, so you can eat what you want.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the Pentland ferry from Gill’s Bay, about 20 mins. Lovely food, our room on the ground floor was great, small but adequate.Parking also adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room and yummy breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great little hotel nice rooms, good breakfast, friendly staff, not much in the immediate area, but enjoyable stay comfortable beds etc would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, with delicious food and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Me and wife had a 1 night stay hotel was very nice our room was nice and clean staff where excellent and made you feel welcomed food was excellent average priced and nice portions the price we payed for 1 night included a excellent breakfast was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here in the last 7 months and I think this place is top notch. From the extremely helpful and friendly staff, to the incredible breakfasts included with our room and the excellent dinners we purchased in the evenings, to the superb communication by hotel staff, and the clean and comfortable rooms…I will certainly be back in the future. I’d love to see whoever is running this business teach these principles of professionalism and attention to detail to larger chains because they just get it! Eric Slivoskey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking at the back was full, but there is a municipal free parking just accross the road. The breakfast was magnificent. Room was comfortable. Mattress and Duvet are of great quality. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel on NC500 route. Easily parked to rear of property. Helpful staff with big clean rooms and competitively priced dinner menu in restaurant. Breakfast was perfect to set us up for the days onward travel. We stayed in room 18 which was right next to the road on the ground floor. Was honestly a little noisy with traffic initially but settled in evening and we slept ok. Suggestions: King sized beds would be a good improvement as room is big enough. We were awoken by a group loudly chatting while waiting for a coach pickup outside our window at 7am, so would suggest hotel put a sign on window just asking anyone waiting to be mindful of customers sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good Room comfortable and clean Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel staff friendly food 1st class
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were superb in looking after us. The hotel is well kept and the room was very comfortable. We had both our evening meal and breakfast and there were plenty of options at each. Service was very good also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
We found the room to be very comfortable and en suite superb the dinning area was great and food top class not to mention the friendly staff so helpful really loved our stay would highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic service as usual
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Was a nice touch having biscuits on the tea tray. The staff were excellent. Special shout out to Michelle who made sure our stay was special. The breakfast was fantastic. Fresh fruit available. The hot stuff was good to perfection. We did have evening meals aswell which were also excellent and a great choice and really good value. Parking was available and if the car park was full, there is availability on the street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff and excellent free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, affordable, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nabashnikas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy room. Breakfast was included. All staff we're very friendly. Nice little bar/restaurant area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From checking in to our check out the service was excellent the staff were very friendly and attentive throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, helped with our vegan requirements. Pet friendly and easy parking. Not far from Gills Bay Orkney ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025