# 18 Family-friendly hotels in Thurso (2026)

> 18 family-friendly hotels in Thurso, best reviewed first — including Northern Sands Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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18 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Thurso](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels)

[Families 18](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/family-friendly)

[Thurso Northern Sands Hotel ★ 4.6 (648) A 12-room hotel in Dunnet near Thurso, close to Dunnet Head and the North Coast 500, with an indoor pool and spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/northern-sands-hotel) [Thurso Castletown Hotel ★ 4.5 (565) Castletown Hotel on Main Street in Thurso pairs a generous breakfast and hearty restaurant menu with 24 comfortable, well-priced rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/castletown-hotel) [Thurso Forss House Hotel ★ 4.7 (375) A country hotel near Thurso in the Highlands, suited to walkers, anglers and travellers wanting a quiet base with grounds and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/forss-house-hotel) [Thurso Windhaven Cafe Camping and B&B ★ 4.7 (348) A simple B&B with camping near Thurso in the Highlands, offering garden and mountain views plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/windhaven-cafe-camping-and-b-b) [Thurso Premier inn Thurso ★ 4.3 (548) Premier Inn Thurso is a straightforward 85-room hotel on Ormlie Road, close to the railway station and handy for the Orkney ferries.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/premier-inn-thurso) [Thurso The Ferry Inn ★ 4.4 (429) A harbourside inn at Scrabster near Thurso, handy for the North Coast 500 and the ferry crossing to Orkney.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/the-ferry-inn) [Thurso Pentland Hotel ★ 4.0 (787) A Thurso hotel on Princes Street with en-suite family rooms, a bar and restaurant, and a spa/sauna to unwind in after exploring the Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/pentland-hotel) [Thurso The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges ★ 4.0 (728) Hotel and lodges in Thurso with golf and fishing nearby, handy base for exploring the far north Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/the-weigh-inn-hotel-lodges) [Thurso Park Hotel ★ 4.3 (455) A 21-room hotel in Thurso, Highlands, with an indoor pool, garden and free parking, close to Castle of Old Wick.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/park-hotel) [Thurso Pentland Lodge House ★ 4.8 (207) B&B on Granville Street in Thurso offering cooked breakfasts and packed lunches, with sea views and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/pentland-lodge-house) [Thurso Station Hotel ★ 4.0 (330) Free on-site parking marks out the Station Hotel, a straightforward base on Princes Street in Thurso.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/station-hotel) [Thurso The Hawthorns B & B ★ 4.9 (110) A five-room B&B at Mey near Thurso, with garden and sea views and free parking, close to Castle of Old Wick.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/the-hawthorns-b-b) [Thurso Manor House Hotel ★ 4.2 (191) An 11-room hotel on Janet Street in Thurso, offering en-suite rooms, free parking and a restaurant for touring the Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/manor-house-hotel) [Thurso The Marine ★ 4.8 (98) B&B on Shore St in Thurso with breakfast included and a packed lunch option, handy for the Castle of Old Wick and coastal walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/the-marine) [Thurso The Inn At Y-not ★ 4.2 (147) A well-equipped hotel on Meadow Lane in Thurso, with a pool, gym and spa alongside standard comforts and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/the-inn-at-y-not) [Thurso Royal Hotel ★ 2.9 (744) A large, well-equipped hotel on Traill Street in Thurso, suited to groups, weddings and travellers exploring the far north Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/royal-hotel) [Thurso Bed and Breakfast at 4 ★ 4.8 (43) A Princes Street B&B in Thurso, on Scotland's north coast, with free parking and en-suite family rooms close to the town's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/bed-and-breakfast-at-4) [Thurso Bank House ★ 4.6 (42) A Main Street B&B in Thurso with mountain views, close to the Castle of Old Wick.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/bank-house)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Thurso?+

We list 18 in Thurso. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Thurso are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Northern Sands Hotel (4.6/5, 648 reviews), Castletown Hotel (4.5/5, 565 reviews) and Forss House Hotel (4.7/5, 375 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.