In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center. Also, Dunnet Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Dunnet Bay Distillery is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Dunnet Bay Beach - 14 min walk
Dunnet Bay Distillery - 5 min drive
Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 12 min drive
Castle of Mey - 15 min drive
Getting around
Thurso Station - 9 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 153 min drive
Restaurants
The Commercial - 7 min drive
Top Joes - 7 min drive
Y not bar + grill - 7 min drive
Station Hotel Thurso - 7 min drive
Robins - 7 min drive
About this property
Castletown Hotel
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Thurso hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Castletown Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Castletown Hotel was completed in June 2020.
This 3-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.
28 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
Deli
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Game room or arcade
Library
Terrace
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
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
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: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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.
We should mention
One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Castletown Hotel Thurso
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Castletown Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 391 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 391 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 391 reviews" "
6 - Okay
45
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 391 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 391 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Graham
16 Oct 2024
Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
champak
Travelled with group
30 Sep 2024
Liked: Staff & service
One of our rooms was smelly and very small.the shower tray got fluded.
Asked for room to be changed told all rooms taken .
Changed tge next day.
There was no Disabled parking facility .Had to park on the street and walk to the hotel .one coach took the entire section of the car park not good at all .
The restaurant food was excellent.
Really cannot fault this hotel. The location was convenient for the NC500, the room was clean and comfortable and everything was in good condition. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Both the food and the service in the restaurant were excellent. They were very dog friendly and the price for both the room and the food was surprisingly reasonable. Very impressed.
Just back from 5 night stay in Castletown Hotel which was comfortable with friendly efficient staff.
Meals were nutritious & delicious!
Only complaint would be over the weekend when breakfast not up to their usual standard …no bowls, fresh fruit not replenished & no orange juice. A poor show as weekday breakfasts were excellent!
Very convenient one night stay on our road trip of North Scotland and Orkney. Very pleasant welcome and stay. Food is excellent!
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Natalie
Travelled with group
24 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is in a great location, close to everything. Hotel is dated and super hot. But overall it met our needs and we had a good dinner at the restaurant on site.
Rooms very dated, hot water only trickles in peak demand practically no pressure this is after you had a work out turning incredibly stiff hot and cold tap knobs.
Locks on windows don’t work and are in a very poor condition.
Had to sleep on top of the duvet over night because the spring mattress was so incredibly worn that we could feel every spring digging into our ribs.
Ps. Be aware that their double rooms are only two single beds pushed together.
Will not be coming back here again.
Absolute rip off for the condition of the room.
Stayed here for a 3 nights Friday night check out Monday, whatever you do DONT GET room 18. Upgraded to have a bit of a treat after driving for 12 hours, outside the room is smoking corner so as it’s warm we had the window open and unfortunately had smokers outside. They set the fire alarm off Friday night at 4 am, and were falling against the window Saturday around 2 am. Food is good £60 - £100 however the chef must have changed throughout as the food was fantastic Friday and Saturdays and then Sunday we thought we would have steak and for £25 quid each it was awful, cooked as asked but was quantity of meat of quality. Same with staffing there was a fantastic ginger girl who honestly could run the place. Knew every alternative drink and have great service nothing was to much and made up for the poor start. But when she was off, being served a steak and having no cutlery when we asked took 10 minutes and the same girl asked what our drink order was. Food had gone Cold and in the end we just wanted out
Bedroom was serviced everyday which was great, but for the price the pillows were lumpy and the mattress was solid. A real shame because we have stayed in the other hotels in the group and this just doesn’t meet the standards.
Superior room is not superior at all a slightly nicer chair is about it.