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About this property
The Holborn is a family run hotel situated in Thurso, a 5-minute walk to the beach. It offers en suite bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is also within walking distance to the town centre, river walks and quaint harbour areas. The Castle of Mey and the Orkney Ferry Terminal are all nearby. The hotel‘s restaurant, The Red Pepper, serves an à la carte menu in the evenings. During the day, a bar meal is available at Bar 16 which boasts a jukebox and a pool table.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicholas
United Kingdom
“Friendly and accommodating staff. Good breakfast and restaurant.” - George
United Kingdom
“Friendly, helpful staff. Nice, fresh cooked breakfast at a reasonable price. Clean room/bathroom.” - Maranda
Australia
“Decent pub accommodation. Nothing fancy but good and clean. Decent bed.” - Benedict
Australia
“good location, friendly staff, comfortable accomodation” - Cleo
United Kingdom
“Central location to the shops and easy access to the ferry port. Gorgeous and clean and the onsite restaurants were lovely. Super friendly staff and a lovely clean and quiet room.” - Miloslava
United Kingdom
“Nice hotel, centrally located, very clean and quiet. Despite my single room was quite small, it was cozy and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful.” - Shaun
South Africa
“I had a very pleasant stay. The room was a little small but very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.” - John
United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable room. Lovely welcoming staff and delicious Scottish breakfast. 😋” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“Friendliness of staff, very comfortable & clean room, shower was great and the food in The Red Pepper Restaurant (part of the hotel) was amazing 🤩” - Sim
Netherlands
“Nice stay in the ultimate north of Scotland. Direct bus to the Scrabster Stromnes ferry. Very nice Restaurant in the hotel with special dishes! The pub in the hotel is also worth visiting.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


