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The Inn at Y-not

3.5 star property
Aparthotel in Thurso with a restaurant and a bar

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Luxury Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Meadow Lane, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8ER
  • Place, North Coast Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thurso Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Single Room, Ensuite

Luxury Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, Ensuite

Luxury Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thurso

The Inn at Y-not places you next to North Coast Visitor Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Thurso Beach. This 6-room, 3.5-star aparthotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Thurso Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thurso Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 10 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Joes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Y-not

Aparthotel in Thurso with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Inn at Y-not enjoy karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. This aparthotel also has a computer station.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Manor House
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 124 reviews
$88 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Entertainment

  • Karaoke

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Property payment types

Important information

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Inn at Y-not?

The Inn at Y-not provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to The Inn at Y-not?

This aparthotel is located in Thurso and just steps from North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Beach. You'll also find Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn Distillery within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel.

Does The Inn at Y-not include a casino at the property?

No, The Inn at Y-not doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Inn at Y-not?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Inn at Y-not?

Couples staying at this aparthotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some apartments include free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Inn at Y-not?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Inn at Y-not have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Inn at Y-not serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this aparthotel.

How close is the airport from The Inn at Y-not?

The closest major airport to The Inn at Y-not is Wick (WIC), which is 20.5 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Inn at Y-not?

No, you won't find apartments with balconies at The Inn at Y-not.

Reviews

The Inn at Y-not Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, attached resteraunt good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Berkshire

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Be aware these are very basic rooms above a busy and noisy restaurant. Check in is at the bar and not at all friendly. We had phoned ahead and booked meals for both nights. But no booking found for either and made to feel like a nuisance rather than receiving an apology. Service on 2nd night was terrible. Told it would be a 25 min wait for our dish, but took 50 mins. Waited after finishing mains for someone to come near us to ask about coffees etc but ended up walking out after around 30 mins with no one coming near us. People beside us returned their food complaining too. Seemed to be being run completely by students with not a single 'grown-up' anywhere to be seen. Would go to the near-by Premier Inn instead next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovley and fresh perfect for what we needed. Staff were very friendly and tentative would definitely stay again. Breakfast downstairs was also beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was clean and modern. Beds comfortable. Close to main center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Clean, comfortable and friendly

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Despite the grill not being open (last minute change) we had various options in the nearby town. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Surprisingly quality stay.

Not our usual place of choice however booked due to other premises being booked up. Didn’t know what to expect other than images. Closest comparison would be a Travelodge style. Twin beds that were comfy if duvet not a little small however comfortable. Good tv with freeview. Nice large bathroom with one of largest shower cubicles which was very pleasing and very good pressure. Staff very friendly. Just a couple of points for improvement. Lock from the street was awkward to unlock even for the staff showing us to the room. Handle to the room was also coming away from the door and no emergency phone number left for when staff not on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are no elevators and the stairs and about 2 flights and kind of steep. The hair dryer is appalling, so loud you could hear them down the hall. If you have luggage, you won’t wat to take them. The restaurant is excellent! Incredibly good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve, Market Harborough

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great menu, unfortunately it's very noisy well into the night with live groups in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Janice

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

Customer service needs improvement

Suits it’s name as when staff constantly said NO to any of our requests we asked Y Not!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Not what we expected but still good!

We were very disappointed on arrival to be told that there wasn’t a room for us due to maintenance issues but we would be put on a house that consisted on 2 en-suite bedrooms and a kitchen. No living room or eating area. There wasn’t much we could do about it. I was very disappointed that we were not in the hotel with the bar and restaurant just downstairs and there was no eating area in the self catering house that we were offered but it was modern, very clean, great showers and the Y-not were helpful when we frquested more towels and some ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was a nice enough hotel but was charged twice after a staff did not register me paying when I first arrived. Website also said ‘1 double bed’ but all of the rooms are single beds. The food however made the night, 10/10 couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed that the tv was not working - I was told it would be sorted out but nothing actually happened. I felt a bit fobbed off. Very noisy … Good points .. very clean.. and that’s it. However in shall never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Fraser

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

Good place, very tired town.

The y not does excellent food, service is good, albeit Monday morning was busy for breakfast with very few staff and thus a long wait for a lukewarm breakfast. Room was nice and spacious, shower room very new but view was non existent. Thurso is a grey, depressing place which is slowly crumbling. Y not did well with what they have. The bar/ dining area is noisy with constant fairly loud music. Room was quietish but a compressor went constantly and hindered sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

Clean comfortable hotel with a good restaurant.

Comfortable bed. Decent sized room. Good food. Excellent breakfast. Stayed here before catching ferry to Orkney and it is very conveniently located for the ferry port.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms at Y-not were comfortable and clean, the staff in the restaurant area were as helpful as could be and friendly. Only downside to this Inn is its owner, there was a faulty fire alarm at 4am on the night we were staying, the SECOND faulty fire alarm in two weeks at this Inn. And although the owner actually turned up this time to reset the box (the fire department couldn't get hold of anyone the first time), she didn't look at any guest stood outside or apologise without being sought out by us, after we had been stood outside for 45mins. While they did give full refunds and late check out this was only due to it being requested, again not offered with an apology by the owner. If it was not for this experience I would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

P

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

Ok hotel with lots of free parking

The hotel was fine - fairly basic and generic hotel but did the job. Bar/Restaurant downstairs and a bar next door also. Lots of easy free parking and big supermarket right opposite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Wadies, Yorkshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfortable room excellent food excellent staff. Would definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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