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The Sands Hotel, Orkney

Hotel in Burray Village

Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views.

L
Lydia
From
Germany
A very nice and clean hotel with extraordinarily friendly staff, especially a woman who worked almost all day! Excellent food and a relaxed and cosy atmosphere, we really enjoyed our stay and would like to come back, thank you very much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$190.18
1 night, 2 adults

Stronsay Hotel

Hotel in Whitehall

Stronsay Hotel has free bikes, garden, a restaurant and bar in Whitehall. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

C
Catherine
From
United Kingdom
Lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great food and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$113.71
1 night, 2 adults

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

B
Beverlee
From
Canada
The room was large and very comfortable. The location is good, being a short walk from the main street of Kirkwall, and the cathedral and other sites, as well as being easy to get onto the roads to tour the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
Price from
US$155.60
1 night, 2 adults

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Stromness

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

D
Dianne
From
New Zealand
Beautiful spacious room, with spacious modern bathroom and cosy bed. Lovely breakfasts, excellent cosy private bar. Parking close by/out front if you time it right. Staff - amazing! Chef so lovely and lady on breakfast duty also - helped set up so we could watch the All Blacks v England rugby match early in the morning. Chef also showed some interesting local events being the Orca visiting the harbour. Made us feel very welcome. Breakfasts were great - lots of choice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$263.33
1 night, 2 adults

Albert Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

P
Philippe
From
France
Nice hotel in the center of town. Confortable room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$214.79
1 night, 2 adults

The Kirkwall Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

H
Hoelter
From
Australia
Loved the old world charm and character. The position was fantastic and the rooms very comfortable and lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$260.67
1 night, 2 adults

The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

K
Kurt
From
Australia
The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was reminiscent of the early 19th century and very charming. We had booked a larger room, which had a 4 poster bed and spa tub. Breakfast was good as was the dinner. The bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$192.84
1 night, 2 adults

The Shore

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

S
Sara
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room good location pet friendly and friendly staff Good food in the Kirkwall Hotel next door
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$214.12
1 night, 2 adults

Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy

Hotel in Stromness

Boasting a garden and a bar, Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy is set in Stromness. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
amazing views from the restaurant and lovely cosy bar with fire. really comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$204.28
1 night, 2 adults

The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Stromness

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

K
Kaan
From
Turkey
I had a fantastic stay at The Stromness Hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, and the staff were warm and welcoming, especially Scott and Wendy, who were always ready to help with local tips and recommendations. They truly made me feel at home. The room was spotless and comfortable, with beautiful views of the harbor and surrounding landscape. Breakfast was excellent, and the location is ideal, just a short walk from the ferry terminal, local shops, and the Stromness Museum. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stromness!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
US$118.37
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$131.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
I had a fantastic stay at The Stromness Hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, and the staff were warm and welcoming, especially Scott and Wendy, who were always ready to help with local tips and recommendations. They truly made me feel at home. The room was spotless and comfortable, with beautiful views of the harbor and surrounding landscape. Breakfast was excellent, and the location is ideal, just a short walk from the ferry terminal, local shops, and the Stromness Museum. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stromness!
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Kaan
Turkey
From US$190.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
A very nice and clean hotel with extraordinarily friendly staff, especially a woman who worked almost all day! Excellent food and a relaxed and cosy atmosphere, we really enjoyed our stay and would like to come back, thank you very much!
Guest review by
Lydia
Germany
From US$113.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews
The room was large and very comfortable. The location is good, being a short walk from the main street of Kirkwall, and the cathedral and other sites, as well as being easy to get onto the roads to tour the island.
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Beverlee
Canada
From US$106.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Fantastic host, breakfast was fab. Rooms clean and bed very comfortable, had a great sleep. Would definitely stay there again
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Tracey
United Kingdom
From US$168.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Loved the old world charm and character. The position was fantastic and the rooms very comfortable and lovely.
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Hoelter
Australia
From US$152.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Lovely room good location pet friendly and friendly staff Good food in the Kirkwall Hotel next door
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United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Nice cosey apartment, anything you need was there. Good beds, good kitchen, Nice view.
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fokke
Netherlands
From US$106.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Lovely room, very welcoming and catered for my dietary restrictions.
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United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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The setting the staff and the comfort
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New Zealand
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Beatiful localisatio on thevsea shore
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8.0

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us...

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us to roam over Mainland and easily get into town. I'm not sure how comprehensively the public transport covers the island, and don't recall seeing a lot of public buses, so for our (2 night) stay, with lots of sightseeing stops, it was the right call. Had a great evening meal from the specials board at Lucano, near St. Magnus Cathedral.
Guest review by
Robert
United States
8.0

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of...

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of the weather , autumn storms meant we had to stay longer than planned , was made easier by Lorraine at Polrudden allowing us to stay for 2 extra nights
Guest review by
colin
United Kingdom
2.0

The Orkneys was vey beautiful with fantastic scenery but...

The Orkneys was vey beautiful with fantastic scenery but our trip was spoilt by the Stromness Hotel that we stayed at. (BIG MISTAKE). The owners should go to school and learn how to run a hospitality business as they haven't got a clue, unless you are the same ethnicity as them.
Guest review by
David
Canada
10

We thought the village of St Margarets Hope was the...

We thought the village of St Margarets Hope was the prettiest of all the villages on Orkney; there is a lovely bay and harbour with two old fashioned inns in which to stay or eat. There are some lovely walks out of the village and a ferry that goes from the harbour to the Scottish mainland in one hour.
Guest review by
Jane
United Kingdom
8.0

We have visited Orkney a number of times but have always...

We have visited Orkney a number of times but have always been based around Stromness. It was nice to see another part of the island. The Sands Hotel is within easy walking distance and serves lunch and dinner.
Guest review by
Amanda
8.0

Lovely and quiet village with all the essentials but lacking...

Lovely and quiet village with all the essentials but lacking evening meal options during the week. However Kirkwall is only 6 miles away with restaurants, takeaways and larger shops. Stenness and Brodgar are on the doorstep so really handy for early morning or late evening visits as alternative to the busier times. A great base from which to visit all of the sites of the North and West coasts. There is a good walk up the hill behind the village that takes in some modern stone pillars and a much older, more interesting Neolithic cairn. It's also possible to follow the marked St Magnus trail over the brow to get a view not only over Finstown but to the coast on the other since of the hill.
Guest review by
Andy Revell
United Kingdom
10

Well worth the ferry ride and then some!

Well worth the ferry ride and then some! Between Stromness and Kirkwall, neolithic and medieval ruins, beautiful scenery, the creative trail, educational opportunities, shops and cafes and restaurants and bars, there is so much to see on the Orkney Islands -- we just barely scratched the surface. We didn't even get off the main island, much to my regret. Seriously: However much time you're planning to spend here, double it, then triple that. It still won't be enough.
Guest review by
Kathryn
United States
10

The location is in mainland Orkney.

The location is in mainland Orkney. It is situated between Kirkwall and Stromness and not far from any of the tourist sites. It's a short drive to the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar and nature reserve. It's not a long drive to the Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel. The only downside is if you want to eat out at night you have to either go to Kirkwall or Stromness to find it. We ate at the Kirkwall Hotel and the food was very good, the service excellent and fast. For nature/bird lovers, it isn't far from the Hobbister reserve, nor is it far to go to get to the Loons reserve. The reserve at the Birsay moor hide is a little further but worth it to see Red Throated Divers and chicks. The Earls Bu and Orphir round church are well worth a visit. St Magnus Cathedral is free. Everything is in reasonable distance, a trip to Deerness to see the Gloup is amazing. And the wartime history from both world wars is all around the island.
Guest review by
amanda
United Kingdom
10

Nothing in Twatt itself, just farms nearby.

Nothing in Twatt itself, just farms nearby. But on Orkney a number of the sites and bird hides were within striking distance and shopping needs within a short car or bike ride. The Must sees are the Neolithic sites, the Italian chapel, St Magnus Cathedral. Bird spotting, eating an Orkney steak or fresh fish are must dos for some of us. And walking everywhere when not on a bike or in a car. It may be windy and sometimes/often raining but it's still the great outdoors. Trees - you won't see. These disappeared in neolithic times and north west gales have kept them from taking root ever since.
Guest review by
Simon
United Kingdom
10

Our favourite places in Toab were the lovely sandy beaches...

Our favourite places in Toab were the lovely sandy beaches which had an abundance of wildlife and flowers. We chose to eat at Sheila Fleet's Kirk cafe which had a choice of interesting dishes, but most importantly for us - a delicious vegan dish which we loved. The roads in Toab are easy to get around on and around every corner there are gorgeous views, little stone Orkney houses and fields of inquisitive cows! The wide open views of sea and sky are breathtaking, as are the gorgeous blues and turquoise colours that flood your senses.
Guest review by
Christina
United Kingdom