The Ferry Inn, Thurso ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom

Very good

7.9

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4.0

4.5

“The Ferry Inn is perfectly situated right next to the ferry terminal, making it incredibly convenient for early departures to Orkney.”view full review

The Ferry Inn is a 3-star hotel located in Scrabster, rated 7.7/10 on Booking.com, featuring newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and picturesque sea views. Guests will find dining options like The Upper Deck restaurant, which specializes in local seafood and offers a terrace overlooking the harbor.

Rooms & Amenities

The Ferry Inn offers 9 newly refurbished non-smoking en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious family room with full disabled facilities. Each room features flat-screen televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Dining Options

Dining options include the renowned restaurant The Upper Deck, known for having the best cuisine in the North of Scotland, serving freshly prepared meals and locally caught seafood. Guests can also enjoy food at the comfortable lounge bar, Popeye's, which screens live sporting events.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

Leisure activities in the area include surfing, sea angling, golfing, and water skiing. Notable attractions include the Holburn Head Lighthouse, which is just 0.5 km from the hotel, and the original Wolfburn Distillery located 2 km away.

Services & Local Area

The Ferry Inn provides convenient access to local amenities, including public bus transport via Holburn Place, which is a 9-minute walk. The hotel is situated near the old town, featuring historical sites like the Old St Peter's Church and the Caithness Horizons Museum.

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The Ferry Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

2 persons

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Heating

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Guest Room

2 persons

1 Double bed

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Facilities

The Ferry Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dinner!

“The meal at the Upper Deck restaurant was fantastic, with each dish expertly prepared and bursting with flavor.” view full review

Easy Parking!

“Parking was conveniently available right in front of the hotel, allowing for a relaxed check-in and check-out process.” view full review

Spacious & Comfortable

“Our room was impressively spacious, featuring a high ceiling that created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.” view full review

Relaxed Breakfast!

“The breakfast hours were perfect, allowing us to enjoy a leisurely meal before catching the early ferry, with each plate beautifully and deliciously presented.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.7/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Off-site car park
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Smoke detectors

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

The Ferry Inn Location

Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom

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Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Museum

Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery

1.6 mi

Landmark

Old St Peter's Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

Original Wolfburn Distillery

1.5 mi

Store

Coo's Tail Gallery

1.6 mi

Library

Thurso Library & Gallery

1.7 mi

Landmark

Harold's Tower Mausoleum

2.3 mi

Landmark

Thurso Bay

6.3 mi

Landmark

Holborn Head

97.1 mi

Nearby

Lighthouse

Holburn Head Lighthouse

200 ft

Restaurants

The Upper Deck Restaurant

100 ft

At the Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

100 ft

Restaurant

The Captain's Galley Seafood Restaurant

96.8 mi

The Harbour

Captain's Galley

96.8 mi

Restaurant

Getting around

City Centre

Thurso32 min · 1.6 mi

Airports

Wick John O'Groats (WIC)58 min · 23.9 mi

Kirkwall (KOI)124 min · 51.1 mi

Train

Scrabster Train Station2 min · 400 ft

Thurso Train Station34 min · 1.7 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 13:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Ferry Inn from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 254 verified reviews

7.9/10

Very good

81%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Comfort

8.5/10

Facilities

7.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.6/10

Location

9.1/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.1/10

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