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Royal Thurso Hotel

6.8
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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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Royal Thurso Hotel

Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • restaurant
  • non-smoking rooms
  • family rooms
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • very good breakfast

Intro

11 minutes' walk from St Peter's and St Andrew's Church, the 3-star Royal Thurso Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Boasting a location next door to Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery, this hotel offers 103 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Rooms

The rooms at the Royal have individual climate control, central heating system, and ironing facilities. Some of them comprise a sitting area and a kitchenette, appointed with a couch and a study desk. Bathrooms with a bath, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, also offer hair dryers and towels.

Location

The hotel is located in the coastal part of Thurso, 1.9 miles from Holburn Head Lighthouse. Guests can visit Thurso Library & Gallery, located quite close to the accommodation, and Old St Peter's Church, which is 9 minutes' walk away.

Eat

Hyde restaurant focuses on Scottish dishes and welcomes guests in a friendly atmosphere.

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Rooms

Twin Room
Room size: 18 m2
Max capacity: +
Triple Room
Room size: 18 m2
Max capacity: +
Family Room
Room size: 18 m2
Max capacity: +
Double Room
Room size: 18 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Children's menu

Reviews

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  • Cleanliness 7.7
  • Comfort 7.6
  • Facilities 6.9
  • Free WiFi 7.5
  • Location 8.4
  • Total 7
  • Value for money 7.9
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Elizabeth

8.4/10
The conveniently located property provided easy access to transportation and featured a large screen TV in the bar area, which was perfect for catching a football match.
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Frances

8.6/10
The breakfast offered plenty of choices, and everything was served hot, making our mornings much more pleasant. The location of the hotel is perfect, right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore nearby attractions.
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Alexander

8.4/10
I had a delightful stay at the hotel, where the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making my experience truly enjoyable. The cleanliness of my room was impressive, with everything well-maintained and spotless. Breakfast was a highlight too; it was served hot to the table, offering a great variety. Plus, the location was convenient, especially for my plans to visit nearby attractions.
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Erin

8.4/10
The cleanliness was top-notch, and our room felt newly updated. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, always willing to recommend local spots. We especially enjoyed the diverse breakfast selection, which was a fantastic way to start the day.
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Bill

8.2/10
My room was spacious, impeccably clean, and flooded with natural light from large windows, which added to the charm of the place. The breakfast was delightful, with freshly cooked options and a variety of cold selections. Plus, having convenient parking made access effortless, allowing me to explore this lovely city without any hassle.
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Location

Traill Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Holburn Head Lighthouse 2.59 km (1.61 mi.)
  • 2. Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery 480 m (1575 ft)
  • 3. Thurso Bay 980 m (3215 ft)
  • 4. Harold's Tower Mausoleum 2.08 km (1.29 mi.)
  • 5. Coo's Tail Gallery 200 m (656 ft)
  • 6. Holborn Head 3.35 km (2.08 mi.)
  • 7. Thurso Library & Gallery 380 m (1247 ft)
  • 8. Old St Peter's Church 710 m (2329 ft)
  • 9. Original Wolfburn Distillery 8.07 km (5.01 mi.)
  • 1. Caffe Cardosi 520 m (1706 ft)
  • 2. Robins Fish And Chip Shop 100 m (328 ft)
  • 3. Messy Nessy Playcentre Ltd 430 m (1411 ft)
  • 1. Princess Street 100 m (328 ft)
  • 2. Olrig Street 210 m (689 ft)
  • 3. Sir George Street 390 m (1280 ft)
  • 4. Lovers Lane 560 m (1837 ft)
Museum
Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery
High Street
Working hours
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lighthouse
Holburn Head Lighthouse
Holborn Head Lighthouse Little Holburn Head Near Scrabster Harbour on the western shore of Thurso Bay
Working hours
Open all day
Church
St Peter's and St Andrew's Church
United Kingdom
Working hours
10:00 AM–4:00 PM