I have used this hotel on several occasions when working in the Thurso area and would always rate it very good. The staff are always very welcoming and accomdation and nothing is too much bother. The bedrooms have been refurbished quite recently. It is only a 10 minute drive into the centre of Thurso from the hotel. The back bar has great character and atmosphere with the log fire and great bar food from an extensive menu. Overall good value for money as well both on accommodation and food. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

We spent a week travelling round the north Highlands in March 2009. We didn't book stays in advance, and given the time of year, we were trying to stick to nice hotels (aiming for £80-100 per room per night) rather than B&Bs but when we got to Thurso, there was nowhere decent available. Saw an ad in a local mag and took the road to Halkirk crossing our fingers...
But what a treat! Hotel has recently been refurbished and our room had the nicest decor of any hotel room I have ever stayed in.
The room was very spacious and extremely comfortable. We had a lovely view over the bridge and the river out front. The bathroom was fabulous - huge, brand new and very high spec. Lovely Arran Aromatics toiletries too!
Had a meal downstairs in the bar. Bar is more low-key, but the meal was fine (quite plain, but didn't pretend to be anything else!) and a decent price.
The staff seemed to be various older ladies, but they were lovely - friendly and helpful.
We paid something like £85 for the room for one night, B&B. I have stayed in hotels all around Scotland, and if you are looking for somewhere with a genuinely luxurious room at a standard price, you will not get better than this!

Stayed for 3 days on business. Rooms have been nicely refurbished, food was first class and the wine list was also very good. Even though it is a bit out of the way - compared to Thurso - I would highly recommend

I have stayed here on several occasions this year - on both business and pleasure and the place just keeps getting better!!
The rooms and public areas have been refurbished to a very high standard and yet they have retained all of the character one would expect from a Scottish Highlands country hotel, yet they are very affordable. Food is fantastic (all seems to be from Highland suppliers) and staff are friendly and efficient, with local accents. Free wi-fi around the hotel is a recent addition and very useful when emails just don't stop when you might want them to - this now means I take the laptop when going fishing!!