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The Portland Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden
King Room
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Quatre Bras, Lybster, Scotland, KW3 6BS
  • Place, Dunbeath Heritage Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Grey Cairn Camsters
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lybster

At The Portland Hotel, you'll be 9.9 km (6.2 mi) from Grey Cairn Camsters and 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from Dunbeath Heritage Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lybster hotel include Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum and Laidhay Croft Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dunbeath Heritage Centre - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Grey Cairn Camsters - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Wick Heritage Centre - 28 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Old Wick Castle - 29 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Wick Station - 18 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laidhay Croft Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laidhay Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whaligoe Steps Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lybster Village Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Portland Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The Portland Hotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Lybster hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Portland Hotel offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Lybster hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during March, February, January, November and December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 12.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Portland Arms Hotel
Portland Arms Hotel Lybster
Portland Arms Lybster
Portland Arms Hotel Lybster, Scotland
Portland Hotel Lybster
Portland Lybster
The Portland Hotel Hotel
The Portland Hotel Lybster
The Portland Hotel Hotel Lybster

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Portland Hotel?

Yep, The Portland Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Portland Hotel?

The closest beach to The Portland Hotel is Dunnet Bay Beach (33 km).

Does The Portland Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Portland Hotel?

No, The Portland Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Portland Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Portland Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Portland Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Portland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room great services and a very good breakfast would definitely stay again if we was in that area again would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient roadside location on edge of village

Excellent evening meal in cosy restaurant, next to small friendly bar area. Hotel currently undergoing an extensive modernisation renovation . Staff friendly and attentive. Excellent breakfast Downside, no lift for disabled guests and would have preferred handrails on each side of stair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff ,definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome, lovely home cooked Dinner & Breakfadt was excellent. The Lounge is a little odd & filled with mix matching furniture. Carpets in reception & stairs have see better days!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

Thanks to Amy for the warm welcome. Lovely homely hotel and room with great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good Hotel

The hotel was clean and friendly feel to it. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was good and a good choice. If in the area again would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.😁😁😁😁😁😁 The Portland hotel was lovely and clean the food excellent and Covid rules good. The staff were excellent would recommend. Location good for the NC500
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for NC500. Friendly staff and really good breakfast using quality ingredients. Hotel being modernised so take that into account. Comfortable bedroom and bed. Nice character to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Staff very friendly. Food excellent. Room dated but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

The staff provided a great customer service. The food at breakfast and at dinner was very good. The portions were large so ensure you are hungry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Bit dated, but great staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

The team went out of their way to make our trip special - the team went above and beyond to make my aunt’s 80th birthday dinner very lovely. Fantastic and I’d recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stop on the NC 500

Lovely hotel, great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Looks better on photo, very handy on NC500 but only for quick one night stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Restaurant food and breakfast were excellent. Beds comfortable. Bit noisy at times from other rooms but a hazard where large rooms have been converted into smaller rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing place to stay

We was arranging late & had to call to advise the staff was very friendly & helpful & nothing was too much trouble The room was amazing 100% I hope i can stay next time in up there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel made for pleasant overnight stop. Room large and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast both had good choice and well cooked. Staff were excellent - efficient and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old scottish inn. Dated in parts but warm, clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay at the hotel everything was superb . The staff very friendly and helpful. Room was clean , warm and very comfortable bed. Food was very tasty and freshly cooked. Definitely will recommend and will stay again . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great from start to finish; friendly staff at check in/out nice room, excellent bed, and best full Scottish breakfast I had during my 7 night NC 500 tour. Bar/restaurant seems to be frequented by non-residents, which is usually a good sign, our meals were good. would defiantly come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple efficient check in and a lovely clean room. We had dinner in the hotel with Cullen skink that made me smile, and I like good Cullen skink. Definitely worth future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020