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Castletown Hotel

Property class: 3
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Dunnet Bay Beach

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Located in the heart of the historical district, Castletown Hotel offers a welcoming retreat with breakfast and dinner at Main Restaurant. Explore arcade games or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double or Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Classic Double Room Single Use (Single use)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8TP

What's nearby

  • The Green - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castlehill Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Castle of Mey - 19 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 25 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 109 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 153 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 15 min drive
  • Scotscalder Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Sands - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Logan’s Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pride of Bengal - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Castletown Hotel

Castletown Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Dunnet Bay Beach and Dunnet Bay Distillery. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/games room
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Bar Lounge – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Does Castletown Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Castletown Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Castletown Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Castletown Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Castletown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Castletown Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Castletown Hotel also has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Castletown Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Castletown Hotel like?

Castletown Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Dunnet Bay Beach and 5 minutes' walk from The Green.

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Reviews

Castletown Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, or great with a wide variety of options available. (32 reviews)
  • The restaurant served high-quality meals at reasonable cost with excellent service and a great choice of options. (11 reviews)
  • Parking facilities were convenient and easily accessible. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and staff and nice reasonably priced food
jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great food.
Findlay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Dervin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Dean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, comfortable room and yummy breakfast!
amber, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service as usual
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay, with delicious food and fantastic staff
Gavin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was good Room comfortable and clean Staff very friendly and helpful
Suzanne Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stefan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was as it should be. Good value for money.
Marc, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, helped with our vegan requirements. Pet friendly and easy parking. Not far from Gills Bay Orkney ferry.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean hotel staff friendly food 1st class
james, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Staff super friendly and helpful. Can certainly recommend
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

From checking in to our check out the service was excellent the staff were very friendly and attentive throughout
william, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Everyone in the Castletown team could not do enough for us, welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Our second stay, and will stay there again.
Joan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for an overnight stay on our way to the ferry to Orkney
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location in Stirling close to the old time jail and many dining options - I would stay here again
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at Castletown Hotel, would highly recommend to others! Very clean, staff were lovely, food was amazing! Best stay we had along our NC500 journey.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking was easy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was dated with very small bathroom and shower cubicle, but the shower itself was great. Dinner was very good. Breakfast was tasty with lots of choices in the buffet. Bowl of natural yoghurt along with 7 bowls of fresh fruit to choose from!
Nina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, affordable, great location
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff and excellent free breakfast.
Veryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent breakfast and fresh food/fruits. Clean and helpful staff.
Chi Man, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was good
Graeme, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Castletown hotel

This hotel was amazing the staff couldnt do enough for the guests. Food was brilliant and huge portions. I wouldnt hesitate to return to this hotel.
GARY, 2-night trip