Castletown Hotel

The Castletown Hotel was formerly the St Clair Arms Hotel Caithness which was bought in June 2007 by Andrew and Sandy Mackay, two local brothers.

Nestled in the curve of Dunnet Bay, within the picturesque fishing village of Castletown near Thurso, our family-run hotel is perfect for exploring Caithness, offering quality, affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi and parking. It is central to explore the fabulous landscape and wildlife Caithness has to offer, and is just minutes from the Castle of Mey.

There is even a chance to witness a wide selection of wildlife on the crossings of the Orkney ferries. Upon request it is also possible to book your stay in the Paul McCartney honeymoon suite.

The hotel boasts 24 en-suite bedrooms made up of single, double, twin and family rooms.

All rooms are en-suite and have been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very comfortable standard and come fully equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your stay as cosy as possible. The Hotel offers accommodation to suit all different kinds of traveller, from classic double and superior double or twin rooms to single and family options.

Room Facilities:

• Flat screen TV with Freeview
• Hairdryer
• Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities
• Wi-Fi

Home cooking from locally sourced ingredients is our speciality.

Specialising in traditional Scottish and British cuisine, the on-site restaurant has garnered an impressive local reputation for its delicious cuisine. Committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible, there is a strong emphasis on creating quality home-cooked food fresh from the natural larder that is the Scottish Highlands. With its spectacular location and great facilities, the Castletown Hotel is an ideal venue for hosting a wide range of events and functions.

Situated just a short distance inland, the historic village of Castletown features its own local harbour and heritage centre. The surrounding area is home to some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in Scotland, with miles of unspoilt beaches, craggy hills, and steep cliff faces. Here you can discover our three outstanding coasts and the vast open spaces of the Flow Country. Whether venturer or adventurer, Caithness offers you numerous unique leisure opportunities.

Nearby is Dunnet Head nature reserve located on the most northerly point in Mainland Britain. Its stunning sea cliffs and coastal grassland are home to a range of birds including puffins, razorbills, guillemots, cormorants, peregrine falcons, and much more besides. On top of the cliffs and in among trees there can occasionally be a large red deer and roe deer. A little further afield is John O’Groats, famous for being at the end of the longest distance between two inhabited points on the British mainland. There are also plenty of opportunities for day trips to the marvellous Orkney Isles as well as wildlife cruises across the Pentland Firth.

Dogs welcome and there is a £10 charge per night.