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Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel

Thurso hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Overlooking the sea, Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, a cozy bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely and enjoy self parking. Previous guests have praised the hotel's convenient location.
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Single Room
Standard Single Room
Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Traill Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8EH

What's nearby

  • Thurso Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thurso Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 35 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 148 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 7 min walk
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 9 min drive
  • Scotscalder Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Joes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel

Located near a train station, Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Thurso. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Orkney Restaurant, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 20
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Orkney Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: GBP 2 per stay
The mandatory service fee is a nonrefundable credit card verification fee charged at time of booking. The credit card verification fee is not charged on nonrefundable bookings.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Royal Hotel Thurso
Royal Thurso
Muthu Royal Thurso
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal
Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Hotel
Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Thurso
Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Hotel Thurso

Frequently asked questions

Does Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like snowshoeing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Yes, Orkney Restaurant offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel like?

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel is in the heart of Thurso, a short 7-minute walk from Thurso Station and 7 minutes' walk from Thurso Beach.

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Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Reviews

6.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

We were accommodated for very well, and we found this to be the better hotel out of the 4 we stayed in over our week trip doing the NC500. It’s not exactly the Ritz but it’s clean, comfortable and cosy. In a decent location (not much to do in the town but it was nice and quiet). Would stay here again if we were near the area in a heartbeat!
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, comfortable bed, hotel a little dated but staff friendly enough. Breakfast cooked to order so be prepared to wait a little. Restaurant closed, bar meals choice of 3 main meals, fish, scampi and chicken burger. Had the fish and it was terrible but charged restaurant prices, ate elsewhere for rest of stay.
j, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was good..bar not great didnt have many drinks and no food
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very good value for the very little it cost. Fine for short stay. Staff were helpful and considerate about parking. The property needs renovation urgently.
Katherine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Interesting place, clean and cheap

The hotel was a grand place in its time, its a bit tired and could do with a make over. The staff were pleasant and food was very nice, the evening meal menu was good how, however, and this could be my mis understanding ! I did not realise the menu was a set 3 course so having just one main and being charged for a starter and desert I didnt want was a little off putting. That aside for the cost which inclueds breakfast its good value.
R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thank you
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old hotel in need of modernisation, but appears well-run and is reasonably comfortable.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

NC500

Friendly helpful staff and a Nice full breakfast. Hotel is a bit dated, it was clean and inc towels n toiletries so no complaints. There is Parking on site and a petrol station to hand next door. Easy location on route NC500. We’d be happy to stay again should we be in the area.
alethea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Murthu hotel Thurso September stay

Our stay was good, great breakfast. Receptionist was not overly friendly or forthcoming g with information. The property is old but internally well maintained, however could do with the external windows cleaning
Siobhan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Did not like the bar and the attitude of the bartender
Duncan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Tired of Thurso

The hotel was well placed and free parking available nearby. The room was clean but rather dated. The bed was comfortable and the shower good. Our window overlooked the street so there was street noise through to midnight which was a little intrusive. The breakfast was good although the service and access to the self service parts of the breakfast a little chaotic. Overall, the place was in need of some investment and refurbishment. The hotel wasn't as bad as some of the reviews I have subsequently read but it wouldn't be my first choice when I'm next in Thurso.
Simon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A bygone era

Like going back to the seventies, and not upgraded since. Clean bed linen, clean bathroom, clean room. Breakfast standard fare. We were on the Scotland 500 cycle and it served its purpose for a good night sleep, but no frills and thd hotel needs some major investment to bring it up to modern day standards
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Older Hotel

Older hotel that was very functional, but a bit dark in some of the hallways
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were very comfortable, clean and bright.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Please Don't Stay Here

I stay in a lot of budget hotels travelling with my work but this one was the worst I have stayed in, as soon as we arrived the receptionist was appoligising for everything, no lift, sorry your room is so far away but we are fully booked, book by who? DHS or asylum seekers I guess, only good point as we were carrying out cases up the stairs as no lift a suited man offered to help us, the room was tiny, the double bed was tiny, the pillows were like a cotton bud put inside a pillow case, there was no slip mat for the shower, 1980 style of furnishing and decor, the mattress was like a slab of concrete to sleep on, people walking the corridors and slamming doors from just after 5am, all in all couldn't wait to get out of this place, give this place a big swerve
ALAN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was fine, quiet and a comfortable bed. Breakfast was okay, though only ate an evening meal in there once, finding better place the other night. Thurso is not that interesting, and not a place for holidaying just for trips to John O'Groats and the Orkneys or for the NC500 tour
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel could have been a lot better, I certainly would not say it was a 3-star hotel. The welcome and check-in was very good and helpful as was the service. The menu was extremely poor and very limited as was the drinks at the bar with only 1 pump of draught beer in 4 being on. The decor and furniture were dated as was the door locks, ours wouldn't lock at all, with keys still being used. The hotel was very clean, but as I said at the start could be a lot better and needs money spending on it. And before I finish and forget sinage is required for where the car park is as we got conflicting directions from staff and guests.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel and breakfast
Janet, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Feeling short-changed

I must have spent too much time abroad, where accommodation is reasonably priced. I was dismayed at the condition of some of the hotels in comparison with the price paid.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff very friendly and good location, room was clean but the whole hotel is very dated, had a room that didn't face onto the road this time so noise was less of an issue, (the tiny) TV packed up on the final night which was a bit of pain too.
6-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel needs a refurb. The lift was out of order for the 2 days we were there.
Lynne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick check in good breakfast
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely staff

Wonderful stay that made our honeymoon amazing. The staff here was so lovely. We stayed for our honeymoon and got upgraded to the best room in the hotel. Very comfy beds and clean room. We even got complimentary prosecco to congratulate us. Really friendly and such a kind gesture
Rosie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Touring

Okay wouldn't stop there again, old and tired
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice old hotel in the centre of Thurso . The room was clean and had everything you need for an overnight stay , on top of that the price for the room was excellent
1-night trip