Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Castletown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Dunnet Bay Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Castletown Hotel, in the heart of the historical district, offers a genuine retreat. Guests enjoy breakfast and dinner at the Main Restaurant, arcade games, and a relaxing terrace. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (1 Adult)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double or Twin Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use (Single use)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Classic Double Room Single Use (Single use)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Sofa bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8TP

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Castle of Mey - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Joes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Castletown Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Dunnet Bay Beach
Located close to Dunnet Bay Distillery, Castletown Hotel provides a terrace, an arcade/games room and a library. The on-site restaurant, Main Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Similar properties

Front of property

Pentland

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 364 reviews
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Pentland

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Lounge
  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 24 December and 27 December.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Castletown Hotel
Castletown Hotel Thurso
Castletown Thurso
Hotel Castletown
Castletown Hotel Hotel
Castletown Hotel Thurso
Castletown Hotel Hotel Thurso

Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Castletown Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Castletown Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castletown Hotel on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$184.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Castletown Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castletown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castletown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Castletown Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dunnet Bay Distillery and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Mary-Ann's Cottage are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Castletown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 444 reviews

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

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, with delicious food and fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff super friendly and helpful. Can certainly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Great restaurant. Mostly modern rooms/bathrooms. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Parking is limited so get there early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Castletown hotel

This hotel was amazing the staff couldnt do enough for the guests. Food was brilliant and huge portions. I wouldnt hesitate to return to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop for NC500, lovely staff, great food and drinks. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy clean room Friendly staff Value for money Yummy breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean room, good parking and great meal and breakfast. I would recommend this hotel to all, just a short drive out of Thurso.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and the food is good. The rooms are quiet and nicely decorated.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff . Excellent food , very well presented and large portions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

located close to the NC500 route, stopped there for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good,nice clean room with excellent shower.Food in evening restaurant and also breakfasts was superb with a wide choice.Very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great but little else in the village
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the very best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best full amazing breakfast in Scotland! Very friendly courteous staff. Nice and clean room and restaurant. Fast wifi. Quick check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrstona

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

Miss

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was large and spacious with comfortable rooms. The staff were really friendly and the hotel itself was really welcoming. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Easy and spacious car park behind the hotel, and very easy to get to. In walking distance is a heritage area, rock pools and an amazing beach. Well worth the short walk to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Close to ferry. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

The room didn’t live up to our expectation of exceptional. The room lacked character. Walls were bare and only the bare essentials were provided. There were two single beds with a doona that just covered the width of the bed. The curtains barely coveredthe window which allowed twilight in. Just one half bottle of shampoo/body wash and there was no hand wash or soap. Tv aerial had been disconnected. One towel freyed. The two single beds reduced available floor space for luggage. Staff however were excellent and very good buffet hot breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls were thin and could hear other noises, bed was uncomfortable and squeaked , bathroom door didn’t close. Room was tiny.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room and yummy breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was easy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was dated with very small bathroom and shower cubicle, but the shower itself was great. Dinner was very good. Breakfast was tasty with lots of choices in the buffet. Bowl of natural yoghurt along with 7 bowls of fresh fruit to choose from!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Everyone in the Castletown team could not do enough for us, welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Our second stay, and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Pleasant night in the highlands.

A lovely little hotel for a one night stop. Staff were all lovely and friendly. Our room was pleasant, on the ground floor, very clean with a comfortable bed. We ate in for dinner which was very good, good choice, also choice for vegetarians, and the portions were very good. Breakfast was a simple but good buffet. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel staff friendly food 1st class
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025