Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel

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Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Thurso, Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel is in the city center and by the sea. North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old St Peter's Kirk and Thurso Castle Ruins. Thurso Leisure Centre and Lyth Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowshoeing and golfing. Visit our Thurso travel guide
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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
  • Thurso Leisure Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station
    7 min walk
  • Wick (WIC)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Park Hotel
    8 min walk
  • The Upper Deck
    3 min drive
  • Y-Not Bar and Grill
    3 min walk
  • Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Ulbster Arms Hotel
    10 min drive

About this property

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel

  • Hotel by the sea
  • At Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
    • An elevator
  • Room features
  • All 103 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Thurso, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of North Coast Visitor Centre, Thurso Library, and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. Old St Peter's Kirk and Thurso Harbour are also within 10 minutes. Thurso Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel Reviews

6.4

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 495 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge hotel, very clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good..bar not great didnt have many drinks and no food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old hotel in need of modernisation, but appears well-run and is reasonably comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not like the bar and the attitude of the bartender
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Older Hotel

Older hotel that was very functional, but a bit dark in some of the hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfortable, clean and bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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2/10 Terrible

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel needs a refurb. The lift was out of order for the 2 days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Touring

Okay wouldn't stop there again, old and tired
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021