Dunnet Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland
The price is NZ$320 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$320
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, it was short but sweet. Very comfortable and spacious room, loved the touch of naming rooms after clans"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Northern Sands Hotel
House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet ...
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House of the Northern Gate
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street, Wick, Scotland
The price is NZ$403 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$403
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
"The food and wait staff were outstanding in every way! We stayed here for 3 nights and ate in the restaurant every night because the food options were as good as anywhere I've travelled."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Mackays Hotel Wick
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House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet ...
House of the Northern Gate
Wick Bay Apartments

Wick Bay Apartments

3 out of 5
Wellington Avenue, Wick, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and ...
6.6/10 (9 reviews)
Great stop off location for nc500
"One night stop while traveling the nc500 with my son. The apartment was spotless, and looked like it had recently refurbished. It was perfect for our needs."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Wick Bay Apartments
Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Alison
"Lovely large apartment,has everything u need and more ,very comfy bed ,lovely hot shower ,will try to get back ,just what I needed"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse featuring cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

4/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Castle of Mey showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Castle of Mey

5/5(4 reviews)

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey
Farr Beach

Farr Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Farr Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Farr Beach

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

4/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dunnet Bay Beach

Mary-Ann's Cottage

3/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mary-Ann's Cottage

Activities

2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

NZ$340
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

NZ$102
per adult
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson
2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

NZ$113
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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Cities near Dunnet

Thurso

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