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The Portland Hotel, Lybster

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About the Hotel

Quatre Bras Lybster, Lybster, United Kingdom, KW3 6BS
Very good
7.7
/10
4.5
4.4
/5

Offering a unique Highland experience, The Portland Hotel is a 3-star Lybster hotel rated 7.7/10 on Booking.com. This family-run hotel features 24 individually styled rooms, a restaurant with locally sourced cuisine, and a well-stocked gin and whisky bar. Perfectly situated along the North Coast 500, it's an ideal stop for travelers heading to Orkney.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Portland Hotel include a range of options from standard doubles to luxurious king-size and romantic four-poster beds. Each room features free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a Smart HDTV, ensuring a comfortable stay. The hotel also offers single rooms mostly located on the ground floor for convenience.

Dining & Beverages

Dining at The Portland Hotel features dishes made with fresh, local produce and includes a menu of traditional Scottish classics. The restaurant is open from 5 PM to 8:30 PM for dinner, and larger groups can arrange other dining times in advance. Guests can also enjoy the extensive selection of gins and whiskies available at the on-site bar.

Activities & Local Attractions

The Portland Hotel is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy outdoor activities such as loch trout fishing and kayaking, with various trails and scenic spots nearby. Notable attractions like the Whaligoe Steps, Clynelish Distillery, and the Hill o' Many Stanes are a short drive away, offering a taste of the local heritage.

Transportation & Access

The hotel is set on the main bus route, providing direct access to local transport options. Wick John O'Groats Airport, located 25 km away, offers connections from Edinburgh and Aberdeen, while the Scrabster Ferry Port is conveniently close for those traveling to the Orkney Islands. Thurso train station, providing regular services to Inverness, is also nearby.

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The Portland Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Family Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Twin Room Shower
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The Portland Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free parking
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Portland Hotel Location

Quatre Bras Lybster, Lybster, United Kingdom, KW3 6BS
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Quatre Bras Lybster, Lybster, United Kingdom, KW3 6BS
Nearby
Lybster Church
600 ft
Restaurants
Portland Hotel Restaurant
500 ft
Quatre Bras
Getting around
City Centre
Lybster6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Wick John O'Groats (WIC)36 min  ·  14.5 mi
Kirkwall (KOI)161 min  ·  66.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP12 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
20
Former name
Portland Arms

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Portland Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 188 verified reviews
7.5/10
Very good
75%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
8.5/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 363 reviews
7.7/10
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