St Clair Hotel vs The Inn at Y-Not
Both are in Thurso, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
The short answer
Pick The Inn at Y-Not
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose The Inn at Y-Not if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 420 m)
Why is St Clair Hotel better than The Inn at Y-Not?
- 1340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Inn at Y-Not better than St Clair Hotel?
- 1190 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 420 m)−190 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| St Clair Hotel vs The Inn at Y-Not: which hotel is better? | St Clair Hotel | The Inn at Y-Not |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Location | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.5 +0.6 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +1.9 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.1 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 2 | 2 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 109 | 158 +49 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Distance to Thurso centre | 240 m | 120 m |
| To the beach | 420 m | 230 m −190 m |
| To public transport | 430 m −340 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 29 km | 29 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28 | 26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m | 60 m −180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
350 m apart
St Clair Hotel: city centre: 60 m, nearest station Thurso railway station: 430 m, Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC): 29 km, beach: 420 m, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Inn at Y-Not: city centre: 300 m, nearest station Thurso railway station: 780 m, Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC): 29 km, beach: 230 m, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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St Clair Hotel or The Inn at Y-Not: common questions
Which is better, St Clair Hotel or The Inn at Y-Not?
The Inn at Y-Not leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. St Clair Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, St Clair Hotel or The Inn at Y-Not?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Inn at Y-Not is 230 m from the nearest beach; St Clair Hotel is 420 m.
How far apart are St Clair Hotel and The Inn at Y-Not?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
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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