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title: "Park Hotel vs Pentland Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Pentland Hotel. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Park Hotel or Pentland Hotel in Thurso? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Park Hotel vs Pentland Hotel

Both are in Thurso, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Thurso
## [Park Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/park-hotel-thurso/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1942520/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Thurso
## [Pentland Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pentland-hotel-thurso/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1952243/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pentland Hotel

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 570 m apart.

### Choose Pentland Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (410 m / 860 m)
-   to walk to the sights (70 m / 520 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (28 / 5)

### Why is Park Hotel better than Pentland Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.4) (+1.1)

### Why is Pentland Hotel better than Park Hotel?

1.  450 m closer to the beach (410 m vs 860 m) (−450 m)
2.  400 m closer to the area centre (−400 m)
3.  220 m closer to public transport (−220 m)
4.  23 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+23)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 31) (+22)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Park Hotel | Pentland Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.1) | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.1 | 7.3  (+2.2) |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 8.9  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 7.2 | 8.4  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.1) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.1) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 40  (+34) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 456 | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1 | 7.3  (+2.2) |
| Distance to Thurso centre | 630 m | 240 m  (−400 m) |
| To the beach | 860 m | 410 m  (−450 m) |
| To public transport | 660 m | 440 m  (−220 m) |
| To the airport | 29 km | 29 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 28  (+23) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 41 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Location

570 m apart

Park Hotel: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Thurso railway station: 660 m, Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC): 29 km, beach: 860 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Pentland Hotel: city centre: 70 m, nearest station Thurso railway station: 440 m, Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC): 29 km, beach: 410 m, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Thurso

[Thurso weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/scotland/thurso/weather)

## Park Hotel or Pentland Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Park Hotel or Pentland Hotel?

Pentland Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Park Hotel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Park Hotel or Pentland Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pentland Hotel is closer: 240 m from the centre, against 630 m for Park Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Pentland Hotel is 410 m from the nearest beach; Park Hotel is 860 m.

### How far apart are Park Hotel and Pentland Hotel?

The two hotels are 570 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Park Hotel vs Royal Thurso Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/park-hotel-thurso-vs-royal-thurso-hotel-thurso/)
-   [Park Hotel vs Station Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/park-hotel-thurso-vs-station-hotel-thurso/)
-   [Pentland Hotel vs Royal Thurso Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pentland-hotel-thurso-vs-royal-thurso-hotel-thurso/)
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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/park-hotel-thurso-vs-pentland-hotel-thurso/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/