Northern Sands Hotel (Dunnet, GB) from 119 £/night

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Northern Sands Hotel - Dunnet

Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, United Kingdom, KW14 8XD·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.9Great

Staff9.5

Cleanliness9.2

Comfort9.1

Location9.1

Facilities8.8

Who stays here

Couples59%

Groups15%

Solo13%

Families12%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.9Great

Staff9.5

Cleanliness9.2

Comfort9.1

Location9.1

Facilities8.8

Who stays here

Couples59%

Groups15%

Solo13%

Families12%

Family-run hotel on the NC500 with beachfront access

Dining & Local Culinary

Northern Sands Hotel Dunnet operates three on-site restaurants offering menus built around an extensive list of local produce. A full Scottish breakfast is served each morning, using ingredients such as locally sourced haddock and Caithness lamb. The bar features a selection of local drinks including Rock Rose Gin from the neighbouring Dunnet Bay Distillery, and themed dinner nights run regularly.

Rooms & Accessibility

Rooms at Northern Sands include HD Smart TVs, private bathrooms with either a bath or shower, and complimentary Scottish toiletries. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cords in bathrooms and grab rails around toilets. USB sockets are placed on both sides of the bed, and daily housekeeping is included.

Location & Outdoor Pursuits

Northern Sands Hotel is set directly on the beachfront at Dunnet Bay, a 1-minute walk from Dunnet Bay Distillery. The area offers walking, running, surfing, windsurfing, horse riding and kite buggying, with Dunnet Head and John O'Groats within a short drive. Free private parking is available, and an electric vehicle charging station is installed on site.

Family & Entertainment

The hotel has a games room with a pool table and darts, plus a guest lounge with Sky TV showing live sports. Kids' meals are offered on the restaurant menus, and family-room arrangements can accommodate larger groups. Live music performances and live sports events are held regularly in the bar area.

Accessibility & Pet-Friendly Options

Northern Sands Hotel Dunnet includes facilities for disabled guests such as wheelchair-accessible pathways and a designated accessible parking space. A separate outdoor cabin called the Dawg Shack allows guests with dogs to dine away from the main restaurant. The hotel also offers meeting and banquet facilities for business travellers, plus a luggage storage service.

Dining: Three restaurants with local produce & full Scottish breakfast
Location: Beachfront at Dunnet Bay, next to Dunnet Bay Distillery
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cords & grab rails
Family: Kids' meals, games room with pool table & darts
Pet-friendly: Dawg Shack outdoor cabin for dining with dogs
Parking: Free private parking & electric vehicle charging station
Nearby: 3 km from Dunnet Head, 16 km from John O'Groats

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-22:00

from 06:00-10:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 0.1 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:12

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Rooms and availability

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Deluxe Twin Room

Room size:

13 m²
Bed options:

2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed

Shower
Coffee machine

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Standard Twin Room

Room size:

12 m²
Bed options:

2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed

Shower
Coffee machine

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Family Room

Room size:

16 m²
Bed options:

2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed / 1 King-size bed

Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Darts

Fishing

Horseback riding

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

Horseback riding
Golf course
Darts
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Live entertainment

Room features

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

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Northern Sands Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	119 £
📏 Distance to centre	200 m
✈️ Distance to airport	28.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Wick John O'Groats, WIC

Location

Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, United Kingdom, KW14 8XD

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Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, United Kingdom, KW14 8XD

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Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet, United Kingdom, KW14 8XD

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Beach

Dunnet Bay Beach

2.8 km

Landmark

Castlehill Heritage Centre

3.5 km

Landmark

Loch Heilen

4.2 km

Lighthouse

Dunnet Head

5.5 km

Lighthouse

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

5.8 km

Museum

Mary Ann's Cottage

210 m

Dunnet Pavillion

Seadrift Visitor Centre

210 m

Restaurant

Northern Sands Hotel

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FAQ about Northern Sands Hotel

What interesting sites can I visit not far from the Northern Sands Hotel hotel?

Guests of the Northern Sands Hotel hotel can visit Dunnet Bay Distillery (a few metres away from the accommodation), or Mary Ann's Cottage placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Which airport is the closest to the 3-star Northern Sands Hotel?

The closest airport to the 3-star Northern Sands Hotel is Wick John O'Groats airport (30 km) and it is reachable with a 33-minute drive.

Does Northern Sands Hotel have a car parking on site?

Yes, Northern Sands Hotel offers complimentary private parking on site.

Can I have breakfast at the hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 16:00 to 22:00 and check out from 06:00.

How much does it cost to stay at the Northern Sands Hotel?

The price for a room in the Northern Sands Hotel starts at $161.

What payment methods are available in the 3-star Northern Sands Hotel hotel?

At the 3-star Northern Sands Hotel hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.

What room types are available at Northern Sands Hotel hotel?

Deluxe Room, Standard Twin Room, and Family Room are among the room types available at Northern Sands Hotel hotel.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?

Some suites at the hotel boast a carpeted floor, a cupboard and a sofa set as well as private bathrooms which include a hair dryer and a tub.

Is the Northern Sands Hotel accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, rooms with accessible facilities, wheelchair access, and accessible bathrooms are provided at the Northern Sands Hotel for guests with special needs.