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Hotel2 stars

Castletown Hotel

Main Street, Castletown, Thurso KW14 8TP

Nearest town on the route
John o' Groats ~20 km
Year of most recent renovation
2003
Total number of rooms
28

About this place

Nestled in the curve of Dunnet Bay, within the picturesque fishing village of Castletown, this family-run hotel is perfect for exploring Caithness, offering quality, affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi and parking. Run by two local brothers, this attractive 18th Century property is infused with an authentic Scottish charm and it embodies all that is great about traditional Highland Hospitality. Comfort and relaxation are very much the cornerstones of their ethos and they are committed to creating a warm and welcoming ambience. Whether business or leisure, guests are perfectly positioned to make the most of North Scotland’s rugged coastline. The Hotel features 24 en-suite bedrooms, each of which has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very comfortable standard. All rooms come fully equipped with all the necessary amenities one needs to make their stay as cosy as possible, including free Wi-Fi access, flat screen TV with freeview, hairdryer, duvets and complimentary tea & coffee making facilities. The Hotel offers accommodation to suit all different kinds of traveller, from Classic Double and Superior Double or Twin Rooms to Single and Family options. Specialising in traditional Scottish and British cuisine, the on-site restaurant has garnered an impressive local reputation for its delicious cuisine. Committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible, there is a strong emphasis on creating quality home-cooked food fresh from the natural larder that is the Scottish Highlands. With its spectacular location and great facilities, the Castletown Hotel is an ideal venue for hosting a wide range of events and functions. Perfect for small parties such as wedding anniversaries, birthday celebrations and family gatherings, the Hotel can supply a tailor made menu to suit all palates and budgets. The Hotel is located in the flagstone village of Castletown, just a 5 minute drive from the A9 at Thurso.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Facilities

Facilities 17
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (18:00–23:00)
  • Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Newspaper stand
  • Supermarket
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Bicycle storage
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
Catering 5
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
Health & wellness 1
  • Hairdressing salon
Entertainment & pools 2
  • Nightclub
  • Pub
Sports 2
  • Billiards
  • Darts
Business 2
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
Meals 3
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
Payment methods 6
  • American Express
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
Good to know 1
  • Non-smoking establishment

Rooms

Occupancy by room type
Room typeGuestsAdults / children
Double roomup to 44 adults / 3 children
Double room (single use)up to 21 adults / 1 children
Single roomup to 11 adults
Twin roomup to 44 adults / 3 children

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

Meals and key facts

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels

Key facts

Year of most recent renovation
2003
Total number of rooms
28
Number of floors (main building)
2
Double rooms
21
Junior suites
3

Where it sits

Main Street, Castletown, Thurso KW14 8TP

Straight-line distance to the route's towns

  • Inverness133 km
  • Applecross194 km
  • Ullapool131 km
  • Durness81 km
  • John o' Groats20 km
  • Wick25 km

Figures are measured in a straight line from the hotel's coordinates. Single-track roads make the drive far slower than the map suggests; see driving notes.

Nearby, from the catalogue

  1. Bus/Train station6 m
  2. Dunnet Bay500 m
  3. Beach500 m
  4. Harbour1 km
  5. Orkney Ferry Terminals6 km
  6. City centre6 km
  7. Golf course6 km
  8. Castle of Mey8 km
  9. John O'Groats16 km
  10. Dounreay Visitor Centre24 km

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Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 07/09/2026.

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