Ulbster Arms Hotel Near Thurso - Your Premium Stay in Halkirk

The hotel offers 30 rooms, including Deluxe Double Rooms with views overlooking the River Thurso. Guests can request rooms with a bathtub in the bay window or a walk-in shower for accessibility. The on-site Milton Lodge provides large twin rooms and executive lodge rooms with a shared living area, kitchen, and log burner.

Dining at Beat 4 restaurant serves lunch and evening meals using locally sourced ingredients, with options like slow-cooked beef, venison curry, and Cullen Skink. A full Scottish breakfast is included each morning, featuring cooked-to-order options alongside fresh fruit and cereals. The bar offers a range of drinks, including Beavertown Neck Oil on draught and local spirits named after the hotel.

Set on the banks of the River Thurso in Halkirk, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre and 5 miles from Thurso Golf Club. The property sits along the North Coast 500 scenic route and is a 15-minute drive from the Orkney ferry at Scrabster. Nearby attractions include John O'Groats, Dunnet Head, and Dunnet Beach, all within a short drive.

The hotel provides free parking at the rear, a private car park, and a picnic area with BBQ facilities in the garden. Guests have access to a communal lounge, a library area, and a designated smoking area. Additional services include express check-in/check-out, packed lunches, corporate meeting/banquet facilities, and a fax/photocopying service.

Dogs are welcome in designated areas, with the hotel providing a sausage for the dog at breakfast on request. Emergency cords are fitted in bathrooms, and the property offers lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, grab rails, and wheelchair-accessible rooms. The hotel also has a designated smoking area and a family room with board games and puzzles.

Location: Riverside setting on the North Coast 500, 15 min from Orkney ferry

Rooms: Deluxe Double Rooms with River Thurso views + Milton Lodge suites

Dining: Beat 4 restaurant with local ingredients & full Scottish breakfast included

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with complimentary dog sausage at breakfast

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails & emergency cords

Activities: Fishing on River Thurso, golf at Thurso Golf Club, hiking nearby