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The Portland Hotel

3.5 star property
The on-site restaurant offers intimate dining experiences, while the bar provides a perfect spot to meet friends after exploring nearby city attractions

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Located near the city center, The Portland Hotel welcomes travelers with its charming garden and comfortable atmosphere. Guests can enjoy dinner at the restaurant and free in-room WiFi. Past visitors particularly appreciate the hotel's welcoming environment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Lybster is home to The Portland Hotel. Dunbeath Heritage Centre and Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Grey Cairn Camsters and Old Wick Castle. Visit our Lybster travel guide
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Quatre Bras, Lybster, Scotland, KW3 6BS

What's nearby

  • Castle of Old Wick, Wick, Scotland Built in the 12th century by old Norse vikings.
    Old Wick Castle
    24 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Dunbeath Heritage Centre
    14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Grey Cairn Camsters
    19 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum
    20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Wick Heritage Centre
    23 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Portland Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at The Portland Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Portland Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Portland Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Portland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Portland Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Portland Hotel located?

Situated in Lybster, this hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Grey Cairn Camsters and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dunbeath Heritage Centre and Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum. Laidhay Croft Museum is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

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Reviews

The Portland Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Dot, Suffolk

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

8/10 Good

Julie, Yorkshire

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Leven, Fife

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Nottingham

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Aberdeen

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