The last hotel on the A9, The Ferry Inn at Scrabster is newly renovated and has wonderful sea views. Just north of Thurso, Scrabster Harbour is the gateway to the Orkney Islands. The renowned restaurant, The Upperdeck, has a fantastic steakhouse and also specialises in locally caught seafood. The lively Popeye’s is a public bar with a wide-screen TV showing sporting events. The en suite bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    While Scrabster harbour is not the most beautiful location for an overnight stay, the Ferry Inn is superbly located for the early / late ferry to Orkney. The room was large and comfortable, everything was clean and there were biscuits! Staff were...
  • Kristin
    United States United States
    Lovely room, friendly, helpful staff, close to the ferry terminal to the Orkneys and the food was great!
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly/great surprise at quality of the restaurant. Good food simply cooked.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ferry Inn

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash The Ferry Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about The Ferry Inn

  • Room options at The Ferry Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at The Ferry Inn is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Ferry Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ferry Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Ferry Inn is 1.5 miles from the centre of Thurso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.