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    Ulbster Arms Hotel

    135 Reviews
    #1 of 2 Hotels in Halkirk
    Bridge Street, Halkirk KW12 6XY, Scotland
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      2 adults
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          US$176
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          Overview
          4.5
          135 reviews
          • Excellent68%
          • Very good21%
          • Average8%
          • Poor2%
          • Terrible1%
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          “ulbster arms” (41 reviews)
          “beautiful room” (6 reviews)
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          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Breakfast included
          Non-Smoking Hotel
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          Pets Allowed
          3.0 Star Hotel
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          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Fabulous

          Stayed at the Ulbaster for one night last week. The weather was horrendous but the hotel was superb. Beautiful room very clean and modern. Had dinner which was superb, varied menu with a wide selection. We had our dog with us and the staff were...More

          Thank 982Juju
          Response from Anthony K, Manager at Ulbster Arms HotelResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to hear you had such a pleasant stay with us, and that the staff were helpful. We hope to see you again in the near future.

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
          New lodges behind hotel

          I stayed here for 1 night in one of the new rooms in the lodge. Decorated very nice and the shower was excellent good pressure. The lodge is so new that unfortunately there was no wifi in it when I stayed. Breakfast was nice buffet...More

          Thank gail130882
          Response from Anthony K, Manager at Ulbster Arms HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

          Thank you for your review. I'm glad you had a pleasant stay and enjoyed your breakfast. We hope to see you again in the near future.

          Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
          Absolutely wonderful!

          We're doing the NC500 and arrived yesterday in Thurso looking for somewhere to stop overnight. I was disappointed in Thurso and decided to go the 7 mile detour (nothing really when doing 500 miles). We arrived at the Ulbster Arms to a warm welcome and...More

          Thank BothwellMags
          Response from Anthony K, Manager at Ulbster Arms HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

          Thank you for taking your time to give us such a good review. We are very please that you enjoyed your stay, and experienced an excellent service from our team. We hope to see you again in the future, and hope your next stay is...More

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
          Chalet stay

          Stayed in the chalets are the back of the hotel. He hotel itself has been modernised and is very comfortable. The chalet is basic with only electric heating. It has all the basic requirements but is not luxury. A pleasant stay with more than accommodating...More

          Thank Richandmanu
          Response from Anthony K, Manager at Ulbster Arms HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

          Thank you for your review. I understand that the chalets are basic, and I hope that this was discussed with yourself when booking. We are currently in the process of building two 9 bedroom lodges, to replace the chalets and hopefully on your next visit...More

          Reviewed 20 May 2017
          Really pretty location. Good for tourists visiting the highlands.

          I was here on work business but noticed Americans as well as uk people using as a base for travel fishing etc. Really pretty part of the highlands and I will be visiting again. The food was great and service with a smile.More

          Thank pbsafety
          Response from Anthony K, Manager at Ulbster Arms HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

          Thank you for taking your time to give us a good review. I am pleased to hear that you were given good service and great food. We aim to please everyone and I'm glad you were given this. We look forward to seeing you again...More

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          About
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Room Service
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
          • Breakfast included
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Room Service
          • Breakfast included
          • Breakfast Available
          • Things to do
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$139 - US$177 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Room types
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 13
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          • Location
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          • Scottish Highlands >
          • Caithness and Sutherland >
          • Halkirk
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          • Ulbster Arms Hotel Halkirk, Scotland
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          OrionTradr
          I need to sleep in an armchair [as opposed to a bed] for medical reasons. Do any of the rooms have the lovely leather armchairs that are shown in some of the photographs, or are they all the wicker style chair that I see in the majority of the photos?
          14 June 2017|
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          Response from Anthony K | Property representative |
          Hello, thank you for getting in touch. Yes, some of our rooms do have the lovely leather armchairs that you can see in some of the photographs. If you wish to book a room with us, please make sure that you mention this to... More
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          "The front rooms did suffer a bit of road and church bell noise, but no problem for most as I'm a very..."
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          "room 1 has a stand alone bath, room 8 has a great shower."
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          "The lodge is quiet and away from the main building."
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          "Don't stay in room 8"
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