Northern Sands Hotel

8.8
Excellent (585 reviews) |
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Jun 02, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Overview

  • free wifi
  • free parking
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • beachfront
  • family rooms
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • fabulous breakfast

Intro

Situated nearly a 5-minute walk from Seadrift Visitor Centre, the 3-star Northern Sands Hotel Dunnet features Wi-Fi in the rooms and complimentary private parking on site. This hotel is a good starting point for exploring Dunnet, including Mary Ann's Cottage, which is merely 250 metres away.

Rooms

The 12 rooms at Northern Sands Hotel are equipped with comforts such as an iron and ironing board, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy sea views.

Location

Dunnet Bay Distillery is located within sight of the hotel, and Wick John O'Groats airport is approximately a 33-minute drive away. The Northern Sands Dunnet places you within 15 minutes' walk of Dunnet Beach.

Eat

This Dunnet hotel features 3 dining venues, including Pentland, the à la carte restaurant serving British dishes. It dishes up delicious breakfast and lunch.

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Rooms

Standard Single Room with Shower
Room size: 5 m2
Max capacity:
Family Room
Room size: 7 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Twin Room
Room size: 5 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard King Double Room
Room size: 5 m2
Max capacity: +
Deluxe Twin Room
Room size: 7 m2
Max capacity: +
Superior King Room
Room size: 7 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

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

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf course
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Game room

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Facilities 9
  • Free WiFi 8.7
  • Location 9.2
  • Total 8.9
  • Value for money 8.9
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Location

Northern Sands Hotel
Landmarks nearby
  • 1. Dunnet Bay Beach 1.32 km (4331 ft)
  • 2. Mary Ann's Cottage 1.19 km (3904 ft)
  • 3. Dunnet Head 5.53 km (3.44 mi.)
  • 4. Dunnet Head Lighthouse 5.78 km (3.59 mi.)
  • 5. Seadrift Visitor Centre 210 m (689 ft)
  • 6. Castlehill Heritage Centre 3.53 km (2.19 mi.)
  • 7. Loch Heilen 4.24 km (2.63 mi.)