Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Bettyhill Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Thurso with a coffee shop and a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bettyhill Hotel

Exterior
Dining
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Miscellaneous
Bettyhill Hotel creates a warm atmosphere where travelers can enjoy multiple ways to unwind. Guests can spend time in the arcade/game room, relax on the terrace, grab drinks at the bar, or enjoy a meal at the restaurant where the attentive staff provides excellent service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Family Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Double Room, Ensuite, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Private Bathroom (external bathroom)

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (external bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (external bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cottage (Holiday Cottage)

Cottage (Holiday Cottage) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage (Holiday Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Ensuite, River View

Quadruple Room, Ensuite, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bettyhill, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7SP

What's nearby

  • Farr Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Strathnaver Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swordly Loch - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Strathy Bay - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 59 min drive - 39.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettyhill Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at Bettyhill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Store Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coast Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eilean Leave Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bettyhill Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room at Bettyhill Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bettyhill Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Similar properties

Front of property

Strathy Inn

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 169 reviews
Strathy Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 40 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 40 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bettyhill Hotel Thurso
Bettyhill Thurso
Bettyhill Hotel Hotel
Bettyhill Hotel Thurso
Bettyhill Hotel Hotel Thurso

Frequently asked questions

Is Bettyhill Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bettyhill Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bettyhill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bettyhill Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bettyhill Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Farr Beach and Strathnaver Museum. Swordly Loch and Lochan Dùinte are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Bettyhill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 358 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. 4 of us stayed one night, dined there, everyone really enjoyed the food, rooms and location. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The establishment was our favorite out of our 10 day journey throughout Scotland. The staff where amazing, room was immaculate and the views where breathtaking. HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, charming property. Super friendly staff and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a superbly run family business. All staff do warm. It was so nice to have a hotel offer really nice food and certainly well priced highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing stay at a family Run hotel. So friendly, super Clean, food great enormous breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot overlooking sea Staff helpful Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NC500 stop - lovely hotel

Excellent stop on our NC500 holiday. The room and bathroom were lovely and clean with the only thing letting the bathroom down was very limited storage for toiletry bags. The staff were all really friendly and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly Views amazing Restaurant great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stop along the NC500 route! The views were absolutely amazing and the atmosphere throughout the hotel was warm and welcoming. Our room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, with a tasteful, minimalistic design that made the space feel calm and comfortable. We really enjoyed the tasty food, and the staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. It’s also very dog friendly, which made our stay even better. Would definitely recommend stopping here — it’s a perfect place to relax and take in the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel, would stay again

Great location, very clean room/bathroom. Lovely restaurant - good range of meals and good service. We stayed on a Saturday night, so the only downside was that the hotel bar was very busy with a few local rowdy customers. It would have been nice if there was a separate bar area for guests or table service, so that we could avoid dealing with people at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and service was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Such a wonderful peaceful spot. The view from our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely welcome, everything was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was especially good😋
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious accomodation with great dining options. The 3 person room we stayed in was very spacious, comfy and well thought-out (even included windowsill bench for reading books and enjoying awesome scenery).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bettyhill hotel is a hidden gem! From the spectacular views out front to the clean and modern rooms with comfortable beds, to the delicious dining. And the staff-they make you feel welcome and honestly want your stay to be great. Bottom line-we LOVED it here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay along the NC500.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel, beautiful area and place to stay. Staff were warm welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed some fantastic food, dinner and breakfast. Bar prices are good too. Rooms are very clean and modern, only downside for us was the room was hot, only a small window and no fan but that’ said we had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and nice. Beautiful view from the restaurant. Nice surroundings. Would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Position, Views and staff.

Our favourite hotel/location on the NC500! The views from the hotel were great, Staff were friendly and helpful. It had a good car park with a public car park just across the road with EV charging point. Food was good. Our room, which had twin beds and en-suite, was compact but warm and comfortable.
View
Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel stunning location but had to wait until hotel opened mid afternoon to check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room on the small side but very clean, gorgeous bathroom and everything clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel in an amazing location

Stayed for one night in the Bettyhill hotel. The location is fantastic with wonderful views from the reception area, restaurant and lounges. Check in was quick and efficient and our room was modern and spotlessly clean. There is a good choice on the restaurant menu and the food was tasty and well presented. There was also a really good breakfast service. The staff and hosts at the hotel were brilliant, very welcoming, friendly and efficient. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.