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Pentland

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Garden
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW147AA
  • Place, UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Thurso Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Coast Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room (Single Use)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)

Executive Double or Twin Room (Garden Wing)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Thurso

A stay at Pentland places you in the heart of Thurso, within a 5-minute walk of Thurso Library and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Thurso Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from North Coast Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thurso Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thurso Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Y-Not Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pentland

Hotel in Thurso with free breakfast and a restaurant
Pentland offers 42 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Thurso? This hotel has 25 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Motorcycle parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 25 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

This property is closed from December 31 2025 to January 4 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 10.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 10.00 per night
  • 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

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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Pentland Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 374 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was adequate, but only just. Very cold, and the radiator in the bathroom had no control valve so it couldn’t be turns on! The cooked breakfast wasn’t actually bad, but it was all very cold … lying under a warm lightbulb really did it no favours. Nice staff, as usual, but these problems are too great to overlook.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in shower and room smelled badly of stale smoke. Staff lovely and evening meal was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LORAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVENING MEALS WERE GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Euan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with wonderful service! Dinner in a separate restaurant onsite was close to the worst food we've had in Scotland with the slowest service imaginable. Room was somewhat dirty with hair all over the bathroom (on the sink, tub, and floor). Property felt dated in a run down sort of way inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Whitehorse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and very helpful staff. Restaurant meals very good and reasonably priced. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and bath was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was OK but this hotel is in dire need of a refresh. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean but very tired. The bar was also very poorly stocked. Staff were very friendly though, so not all bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was quiet. It had that old hotel feel but not quite as charming as we had hoped. Felt like needed some refurbishments. However, it was quiet and we felt safe. It was fine. A really lovely Indian restaurant about two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in, spotless, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast with local ingredients. Hotel is handy for shops, bars, eateries, etc. Less than 5 minutes walk to main bus stop to/from Inverness & 5 minutes walk to train station. My go to accomodation in Thurso.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALYSON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Disappointing Stay – Would Not Recommend The Pentland Hotel may be dog friendly, but that’s about the only positive. The carpets reeked of dog and the whole place felt old, tired, and unclean. The building is run down and gave the impression of being dirty – I couldn’t wait to leave. Food was just average, nothing special, and breakfast was “help yourself” with everything looking greasy and deep-fried. For the price, I expected much better. This hotel seriously needs investment and attention to cleanliness. Definitely not somewhere I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service in all. They accomodated an early breakfast before the ferry crossing to Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Thurso

Always a good stay at the Pentland, always sleep well and the food is good especially the buffet breakfast, staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you. Dropped a mark only because the bathroom door handle was hanging off which made opening and closing the door difficult but didn’t complain about it but otherwise just perfect, right down to the shortbread treat for tea and coffee. Too many places now don’t provide a biscuit, it’s the small things that matter. Having a wee treat with a cuppa after travelling all day goes a long way, well done guys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities requires an update on everything. The walls, the carpet, the curtains... everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room showed water damage, could not open window. Supper at the in-house restaurant was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Central Thurso stop over

Central hotel in Thurso. Nice enough for an overnight stay. Hotel and Room slightly old fashioned but comfortable enough. No lift and we were up on the 2nd floor and a walk away from the stairs. Good exercise carrying bags up and down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cliff

Old hotel. Everything was average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Staff were friendly and had a good meal in the bar. En suite was newly done but double room was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Barely an overnight stay!

Got here late but the porter sorted my room out very quickly in a friendly and efficient manner. I arrived at the hotel just after midnight so never got to enjoy the dining experience…. At least not until breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Ideal location for our trip. Friendly and very helpful staff. Amazing food! Especially the Beer battered fish! 😋 Comfy, clean room. And, my husband pleased as they serve Belhaven! Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel

Good value and good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

We just stayed one night before the ferry to Orkney. The room was comfortable and really clean. Staff were friendly and helpful so top marks to the team. Great breakfast included in our rate was a bonus. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025