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.
UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Old St Peter's Kirk - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
The Upper Deck - 3 min drive
Park Hotel - 8 min walk
Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - 1 min walk
Y-Not Bar and Grill - 3 min walk
Ulbster Arms Hotel - 10 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
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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
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Property class
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
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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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Reviews
Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Reviews
6.4
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2020
Huge hotel, very clean and comfortable rooms
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2022
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!
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8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2021
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.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2021
The stay was good..bar not great didnt have many drinks and no food
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6/10 Good
Oct 23, 2021
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.
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6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2021
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.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2021
Thank you
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8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2021
Old hotel in need of modernisation, but appears well-run and is reasonably comfortable.
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6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2021
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.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2021
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
Verified review
4/10 Fair
Sep 6, 2021
Did not like the bar and the attitude of the bartender
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6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2021
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.
Verified review
4/10 Fair
Aug 29, 2021
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
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8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2021
Good Older Hotel
Older hotel that was very functional, but a bit dark in some of the hallways
Verified review
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2021
Rooms were very comfortable, clean and bright.
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2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2021
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
Verified review
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2021
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
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8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2021
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2021
Good hotel and breakfast
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4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2021
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.
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6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2021
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.
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6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2021
This hotel needs a refurb. The lift was out of order for the 2 days we were there.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2021
Quick check in good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2021
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