Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Rooms

Every dog-friendly room at the Ulbster Arms Hotel includes an en-suite bathroom, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, a TV and high-speed WiFi. Choose from our Standard Rooms or the more spacious Dale Rooms, depending on how much space you and your companion need.

Mornings start with a full Scottish breakfast, too, and our restaurant serves some of the best food on the north coast come evening. Free parking sits at the rear of the hotel, with some of the fastest EV chargers in the Highlands if you’re travelling electric. Among dog friendly hotels in Scotland, this combination of comfort and practicality is harder to find than it should be. And it’s what you get in abundance at the Ulbster Arms Hotel.

Dog-Friendly Spaces Throughout the Hotel

At the Ulbster Arms Hotel, the lounge bar welcomes dogs beside the open fire, which is exactly where you’ll want to be after a windswept coastal walk. The restaurant, beer garden and library all have dog-friendly areas too. So, you can warm up over a hot drink, enjoy a dram, or settle in for dinner without leaving anyone in the room. Take a look at our bar menu to see what’s on offer, too.

Dog-Friendly Accommodation in Scotland and on the NC500

The North Coast 500 covers 516 miles of Scotland’s finest coastline, and dogs love it as much as their owners do. Our position makes the Ulbster Arms Hotel one of the most convenient dog friendly hotels on the NC500, particularly for the northern stretch. This is mostly down to our fantastic location and local outdoor activities for pets and owners alike.

And most importantly of all, long driving days need proper breaks, and that’s also what we provide, with somewhere to stretch four legs, eat well and sleep soundly before the next leg. Plenty of NC500 hotels dog friendly travellers consider are little more than a bed, whereas we’d rather you settled in properly.

Everything You Need Near to the Ulbster Arms Hotel

Our cosy historic Thurso hotel is ideally located for guests travelling with pets. You’ll find local pet shops such as Pets At Home, in Wick for all your essentials. From food and treats to dog beds, toys and accessories.

Many cafés, pubs, and even some distilleries also welcome dogs. So you can enjoy attractions and refreshments without leaving your companion behind. With all this close at hand, your stay in our hotel in Thurso will be as convenient as it is comfortable with your pet.

Book your dog-friendly accommodation in Thurso, Scotland, online today and save with our Book Direct discount.

Dog walking etiquette in the Highlands

To ensure everyone enjoys the outdoors safely, it’s important to follow local dog-walking etiquette. Keep your dog under control, especially near livestock, wildlife, and other visitors. Always clean up after your dog using the bins provided, or take waste home if necessary. And please be sure to keep your dog under control, ideally on a lead, for their safety, when using the cliff paths.

All our beaches and trails encourage off-lead play, but locals are courteous to use a lead in busy areas. We always respect private land and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which encourages responsible enjoyment of the countryside. By following these simple rules, you’ll help keep Caithness welcoming, safe, and beautiful for all dog walkers on their holidays in Scotland’s beautiful Highlands.