Holborn Hotel - Thurso

Family-run hotel in Thurso, a 5-minute walk to the beach

Rooms & Accommodations

The Holborn Hotel offers single, double, and family rooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Guests receive one key that opens both the room and the main hotel door for late returns. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving before check-in or after departure.

Dining Options

Evening dining at the Red Pepper restaurant focuses on an à la carte menu featuring fresh local produce, such as locally caught fish. Bar 16 serves bar meals throughout the day and includes a jukebox and a pool table. Breakfast is available on site with cooked options using local ingredients.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Holborn Hotel Thurso sits a 5-minute walk from the beach and is within walking distance of the town centre, river walks, and the harbour. The Castle of Mey is a short drive away, and the Orkney Ferry Terminal at Scrabster is nearby. Street parking is available directly outside the hotel for guests arriving by car.

Hotel Services

The hotel provides dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services for longer stays. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for groups, and packed lunches can be arranged for excursions. A fax and photocopying service is offered for business needs.

Entertainment & Leisure

Bar 16 at the Holborn Hotel Thurso features a jukebox and a pool table, offering casual evening entertainment. The hotel has a garden area for guests to use. A designated smoking area is provided for those who smoke.

• Location: 5-minute walk to beach, near Orkney ferry terminal
• Rooms: Single, double, and family rooms with en suite bathrooms
• Dining: Red Pepper restaurant with à la carte menu; Bar 16 with jukebox and pool table
• Entertainment: Jukebox and pool table in Bar 16; on-site garden
• Services: Meeting/banquet facilities, laundry, dry cleaning, packed lunches