Hotel
 Seaview Hotel

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Caithness, John O Groats, KW1 4YR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1142 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
1,142 reviews

Room was quite simple but very comfortable and the shower was very good. Meals in the pub were good and the staff excellent. It’s a short walk to the coast and ferry port.

Jane France

Staff was incredibly accommodating. Seemed to be a little short staffed and overwhelmed at times meals were good.

Angela United States of America

The rooms across from the hotel itself were newly refurbished and very comfortable

Roger United States of America

Despite the near monopoly it has in the area, the hotel is very welcoming, well maintained and a pleasure to stay at. Have to say that the shower in our room (#26) ranks amongst the best have ever had anywhere in terms of Power, Temp Control and Cleanliness.

Derek United Kingdom

The Seaview Hotel is a great place for a stopover when visiting John O Groats. We had a lovely room with a sea view which was very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff on hand. The bar is a lovely area to relax after a long day with excellent home cooked fayre at very reasonable prices. Although we were only there for one night, our stay was very enjoyable.

Webber United Kingdom

It was a perfect location for visiting John O Groats. We went during our NC500 trip and was such an easy stop. Not much around, but the restaurant in the hotel is good. There is a great petting farm next to the hotel, and plenty of sheep running in the fields around! The bed was comfortable, and the staff was very helpful and kind. Would recommend!

Lilliana United Kingdom

we chose this place primarily for the location, we didn’t really expect much. the room and bathroom were small but functional and clean. that’s all we needed. the staff makes the place exceptional. check in was seamless, and dinner delicious! we were surprised how much we liked our night stay.

Rolyn United States of America

Room was comfortable, clean & tidy with kettle, coffee & tea at hand ! Because of COVID restrictions. you ordered breakfast at reception, listing the time & what you wanted for breakfast, which was promptly ready for you to collect from reception ! Andrew the manager was a super star, as I arrived very late that evening. He left me clear instructions at reception as I arrived at 23:55pm !Everything was ready for me when I got to the hotel "Many thanks Andy" !

Richards United Kingdom

Great staff, very nice little pub/restaurant on site. Great value.

Alex United States of America

Lovely staff, great food, comfy bed, great location

Edward United Kingdom
7.7
Good
1,142 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Room was quite simple but very comfortable and the shower was very good. Meals in the pub were good and the staff excellent. It’s a short walk to the coast and ferry port.”
    Jane Jane France France
  • “Staff was incredibly accommodating. Seemed to be a little short staffed and overwhelmed at times meals were good.”
    Angela Angela United States of America United States of America
  • “The rooms across from the hotel itself were newly refurbished and very comfortable”
    Roger Roger United States of America United States of America
  • “Despite the near monopoly it has in the area, the hotel is very welcoming, well maintained and a pleasure to stay at.”
    Derek Derek United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Seaview Hotel is a great place for a stopover when visiting John O Groats. We had a lovely room with a sea view which was very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff on hand.”
    Webber Webber United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was a perfect location for visiting John O Groats. We went during our NC500 trip and was such an easy stop. Not much around, but the restaurant in the hotel is good.”
    Lilliana Lilliana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “we chose this place primarily for the location, we didn’t really expect much. the room and bathroom were small but functional and clean. that’s all we needed. the staff makes the place exceptional.”
    Rolyn Rolyn United States of America United States of America
  • “Room was comfortable, clean & tidy with kettle, coffee & tea at hand ! Because of COVID restrictions.”
    Richards Richards United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great staff, very nice little pub/restaurant on site. Great value.”
    Alex Alex United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely staff, great food, comfy bed, great location”
    Edward Edward United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi7.7

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. With panoramic views of the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Isles, Seaview Hotel is just half a mile from the John O’Groats ferry terminal. This family-run hotel has a bar and restaurant and offers free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room has private bathroom facilities with shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms at the Seaview Hotel.

The hotel has a dining room with scenic views, and a lounge bar where more than 100 malt whiskeys are served. Meals are prepared using local produce where possible.

Reiss Golf Club is around 13 miles from the hotel, and the town of Wick is less than 30 minutes’ drive away. The Castle of Mey, former holiday home of the Queen Mother, is just over 6 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Seaview Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 13, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Restaurant
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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4 reasons to choose Seaview Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.7
Good · 1,142 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi7.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jane
    FranceFrance
    “Room was quite simple but very comfortable and the shower was very good. Meals in the pub were good and the staff excellent. It’s a short walk to the coast and ferry port.”
  • Angela
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was incredibly accommodating. Seemed to be a little short staffed and overwhelmed at times meals were good.”
  • Roger
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The rooms across from the hotel itself were newly refurbished and very comfortable”
  • D
    Derek
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Despite the near monopoly it has in the area, the hotel is very welcoming, well maintained and a pleasure to stay at. Have to say that the shower in our room (#26) ranks amongst the best have ever had anywhere in terms of Power, Temp Control and...”
  • Webber
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The Seaview Hotel is a great place for a stopover when visiting John O Groats. We had a lovely room with a sea view which was very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff on hand. The bar is a lovely area to relax after a long day with excellent...”
  • Lilliana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It was a perfect location for visiting John O Groats. We went during our NC500 trip and was such an easy stop. Not much around, but the restaurant in the hotel is good. There is a great petting farm next to the hotel, and plenty of sheep running in...”
  • Rolyn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “we chose this place primarily for the location, we didn’t really expect much. the room and bathroom were small but functional and clean. that’s all we needed. the staff makes the place exceptional. check in was seamless, and dinner delicious! we...”
  • R
    Richards
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room was comfortable, clean & tidy with kettle, coffee & tea at hand ! Because of COVID restrictions. you ordered breakfast at reception, listing the time & what you wanted for breakfast, which was promptly ready for you to collect from reception !...”
  • Alex
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great staff, very nice little pub/restaurant on site. Great value.”
  • Edward
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely staff, great food, comfy bed, great location”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you allow small dogs to stay overnight
    yes in certain rooms
    Asked about: Family Room • Answered on August 14, 2021
  • Do you have secure bicycle parking please? Thanks
    Yes, we have a garage.
    Answered on February 1, 2022
  • Does the restaurant do gluten free food?
    Yes, we can do that.
    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on February 11, 2022
  • Are pets allowed
    yes in some rooms and areas
    Answered on May 26, 2022
  • Is it pet friendly
    in some rooms yes
    Answered on May 23, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • The Castle Gardens of Mey
    5.4 miles
  • Sinclair's Bay
    9.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Wester Loch
    8 miles
  • River Wick
    17 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Pentland Firth
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    12.5 miles
  • Kirkwall Airport
    22.8 miles
  • Westray Airport
    49.4 miles
How to get to Seaview Hotel from Wick John O’Groats Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Groatie Room

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Seaview Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Game room
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Seaview Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
6 - 17 years
Extra bed by request
£25 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Seaview Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, the rooms are located in the main hotel building and in the annex building, which is directly opposite the hotel. Rooms are allocated in no particular order in both buildings.

FAQs about Seaview Hotel

  • Check-in at Seaview Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Seaview Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Seaview Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of John O Groats.

  • Guests staying at Seaview Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Seaview Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Horseback riding

  • Seaview Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Groatie Room

  • Room options at Seaview Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Seaview Hotel by:

    • Taxi 20min

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Seaview Hotel.