Golfers step right onto the course from this centrally located property, while all guests enjoy nearby dining options and in-room WiFi for staying connected
Located in the city center, Pentland combines comfort with convenience. Guests can enjoy the on-site golf course, English breakfast, dry cleaning, and laundry services. The property features in-room WiFi, a banquet hall, and staff consistently described as helpful and attentive.
Located in Thurso, Pentland is in the city centre and near the beach. Thurso Beach and The Green reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thurso Leisure Centre and Lyth Arts Centre. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Thurso travel guide
Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW147AA
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
Thurso Leisure Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Thurso Station
5 min walk
Inverness (INV)
148 min drive
Restaurants
Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant
1 min walk
The Upper Deck
3 min drive
Pride of Bengal
2 min walk
Top Joes
3 min walk
Park Hotel
9 min walk
About this property
Pentland
Hotel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Pentland and take advantage of free English breakfast, golfing on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
Express check-out, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and bike parking
Concierge services and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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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
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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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 - 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are 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 at the property
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pentland pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 10.00 per night and a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Pentland?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pentland on 13 Apr 2026 start from ₹9,126, excluding 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 Pentland?
Motorbike parking only.
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Pentland?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pentland?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Pentland located?
Located in the heart of Thurso, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Thurso Library and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Beach are also within 10 minutes. Thurso Station is 5 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Pentland Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 389 reviews
10 - Excellent
134
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 389 reviews
8 - Good
142
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 389 reviews
6 - Okay
74
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 389 reviews
4 - Poor
30
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 389 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
Reviews
Verified
4/10 Poor
Katarzyna
5 Apr 2026
Gammelt hotell
Katarzyna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
David
1 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel advertised as dog friendly, but we had to eat our meals in the reception hall, as dogs were not allowed in the bar, or restaurant.
very friendly people great town, great breakfast will go back for sure
Dean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Margaret
18 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom floor looked like it hadn't been swept in a while and the bedding didn’t seem fresh.
On checking in I was informed that I had been given 'an upgrade', but I have stayed in that same room before and it wasn't an upgrade. As for the room next door, I could hear the person in the bath. The rooms must be split by a very thin partition.
I asked for a receipt while paying on arrival but was informed that I would get it in the morning. However the reception wasn't opened at 0720am and when I pressed the bell, no one came. There appeared to be an A4 receipt lying behind the locked counter barrier which was unreachable so I just had to leave without it.
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
James
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was OK. Could have been a lot better. Could have been worse. I was expecting more and disappointed.
James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rick
1 Nov 2025
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.
Rick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joanne
29 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in shower and room smelled badly of stale smoke.
Staff lovely and evening meal was excellent.
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.
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.
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anna
8 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.