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About this property
The Portland Hotel is located in Lybster. Boasting a spacious guest lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. A full Scottish breakfast is available every morning at the hotel between January and October. During the winter months, a Continental breakfast is available. This property has a three dining areas, all with a very different look and feel. After dinner guests can sit in the bar or even take their choice of over 100 Scottish Gins and 50 whiskys and relax in the spacious and comfortable guest lounge. Thurso is 22 mi from The Portland Hotel, while John O Groats is 24 mi from the property. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 12 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Joseph
United States
“Sam the owner, the front desk person, waitress and customer satisfaction specialist has very professional and can do ATTITUDE” - Bryce
United States
“Staff was friendly, helpful, and always there when you needed something. Everywhere in the hotel and restaurant was pet friendly. Dated but gave an old world charm.” - Pamela
United Kingdom
“The hotel owner was really lovely, fantastic customer service. She went out of her way to make sure I had a nice stay. Thank you! :) Easy to find, right on the main road, plenty of parking. Nice dining room and communal sitting room area...” - Jeremy
United Kingdom
“Very friendly helpful staff, warm welcome, they even had a safe covered place for my motorcycle.” - Badredin
United Kingdom
“The hotel has a very nice Scottish vibes and it feels full of history. The staff were very nice and friendly and Sam was very welcoming and gave us suggestions for places to visit. We arrived late in the evening after the kitchen was closed due...” - Susan
United Kingdom
“The host, Sam! She really makes everyone feel welcome, doing all she can for us. The food was absolutely lovely! Even though we arrived later, we were still accommodate with what we wanted.” - Lois
United Kingdom
“Very old fashioned but welcoming feel about this place. Although it looks and smells old you could see care had been taken to ensure it was clean. Really nice biscuits and water in the room and the towels were lovely.” - Am
United Kingdom
“The food was great, the downstairs area was comfortable and spacious and the staff were really helpful. It was in a perfect location for us and exceeded our expectations.” - Heather
United Kingdom
“Excellent value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff, making you fee welcome and not just a number which was very nice. Food is very good, great menu for dinner and lovely breakfasts all cooked to order so piping hot ! The fresh made...” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“Staff very welcome and accommodating and best fish and chips ever”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25 £ per pet, per stay applies.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.