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Royal Oak Guesthouse

Orkney

Royal Oak Guesthouse enjoys a location in Orkney, 1.4 miles from Scapa Beach and 11 miles from Maeshowe. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

C
Cathy
From
Canada
Excellent breakfast. I only had the fruit and Greek yogurt (and good coffee) but that was exactly what I wanted. The host was very helpful with our early leaving and storage of our bikes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Location 9.1
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$207.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

Orkney

Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.4 miles from Maeshowe and 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

H
Herta
From
United States
Very well organized space. Quiet, rural location. Owners very responsive, we had a question about oven.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$229.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Esviken 2 in heart of Kirkwall

Orkney

Esviken 2 in heart of Kirkwall offers accommodations in Orkney, 10 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 11 miles from Ness of Brogdar.

P
PK
From
United States
It is a delightful place, homey, comfortable, clean, loved the artwork and extra touches. It is located very close to heart of the city so we could walk most places. It is a perfect place to stay and take day trips to the amazing neolithic sites on Orkney. We were lucky to meet our hosts who were lovely and gave us all sorts of tips about Kirkwall and places to see.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$173.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Berstane Lodges

Orkney

Located in Orkney, Berstane Lodges provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The accommodations feature a hot tub.

D
Dylan
From
Canada
Great location, amazing host, everything we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$334.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Valhaven Apartment 1

Orkney

Valhaven Apartment 1 is located in Orkney, just 25 miles from Maeshowe and 26 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$154.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Esviken in heart of Kirkwall

Orkney

Esviken in heart of Kirkwall offers accommodations in Orkney, 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 12 miles from Ring of Brogdar. The air-conditioned accommodation is 10 miles from Maeshowe.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Good location short walk to all amenities. Host left a pile of goodies.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$133.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Merkister Hotel

Harray (Near Orkney)

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

M
Meiko
From
United States
The breakfast was beyond expectations. Absolutely delicious and hearty portions!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$263.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Stromness (Near Orkney)

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views is located in Stromness, just 2.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 2.6 miles from Maeshowe.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
$192.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Smithfield Guesthouse

Dounby (Near Orkney)

Located on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guest house offers 3-star accommodations with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

M
Michael
From
Netherlands
Central location, nice room and friendly owners and staff. Restaurant is also very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$225.04
1 night, 2 adults
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Kirkwall (Near Orkney)

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

G
Gravitz
From
United States
The continent breakfast was very nice, and the croissants were fresh and very tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$175.44
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    Madras cottage Orkney offers accommodations in Harray, 4.1 miles from Maeshowe and 6.1 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Mara Lodge B&B in Dounby provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

    Located on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guest house offers 3-star accommodations with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Evas Howe Lodge is located in Orkney, just 6.5 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 7.6 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. Offering a garden, the property is located within 6.4 miles of Maeshowe.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Runa Guest House in Twatt provides accommodations and a garden. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 1985, features free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

    Providing sea views, Cottiscarth Cottages in Finstown provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Binnaquoy offers accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Butterfly Lodge has accommodations with a balcony and an electric tea pot, around 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Best hotels with breakfast in Orkney and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

    Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

    From $236.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Lilly's Lodges Orkney Hedgehog Lodge offers accommodations in Finstown, 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 7.3 miles from Ring of Brogdar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Utkanten offers accommodations in Stromness, 4.5 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 4.6 miles from Maeshowe.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Nether Onston Cottage offers accommodations in Stenness, 1.7 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 2.2 miles from Maeshowe.

  • Quina Holiday Home offers accommodations in Finstown, 4.5 miles from Maeshowe and 5.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    Offering a garden, Orkney Staycations - Thorvald features accommodations in Finstown. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Lochview

    Hotel in Swannay
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    Lochview offers accommodations in Swannay, 15 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 15 miles from Maeshowe. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    Kevara Shepherds Hut offers accommodations in Finstown, 5 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.3 miles from Ness of Brogdar.

Hotels located in the center of Orkney

  • Kisumu

    Hotel in Orkney
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Kisumu is located in Orkney, just 3.8 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 4.3 miles from Maeshowe.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Franklin's View features accommodations in Orkney. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Switha - Luxury home in Stromness, Orkney with outstanding views and hot tub is a recently renovated vacation home in Orkney where guests can make the most of the garden and terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    The Studio is located in Orkney, just 5.5 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 5.7 miles from Maeshowe. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Riff Farmhouse, ideal for exploring Orkney offers accommodations in Orkney, 8.8 miles from Maeshowe and 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    The Taversoe has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Orkney. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    15 Queen Elizabeth Way, Kirkwall is located in Orkney, just 9.1 miles from Maeshowe and 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Peedie Orkney Cottage offers accommodations in Orkney, a 15-minute walk from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

What Guests Said About Orkney:

  • 10.0

    Besides the unpredictable weather, Orkney offers a magical...

    Besides the unpredictable weather, Orkney offers a magical environment with something to interest everyone - including history, archaeology, wildlife, fishing, walking, beautiful beaches and other landscapes. Kirkwall and Stromness are exceptional for sightseeing and Orcadians are so friendly and genuine.
    Guest review by
    Ronald
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    We stayed for three nights after eleven on Shetland.

    We stayed for three nights after eleven on Shetland. We found great gluten free eating options in Kirkwall (I will review on Find me Gluten Free). We arrived very late on Friday. Saturday we spent in the many museums, historic buildings, galleries and shops of Kirkwall. We did one day trip by bus and ferryl to the excellent Sccapa Flow museum. Unfortunately the only day we had to do this was Sunday, when the buses are infrequent, so we had to spend most of the day at Scarpa Flow. On the monday, we were on the late night ferry to Aberdeen, and could not stay or leave our luggage in the apartment. So we hired a car - and visited the prehistoric monuments and the museum in Stromness before spending some at Scapa Beach. We ate in The Storehouse restaurant, which was really hospitable and the food was amazing, then getting a taxi to the ferry termina. We had visited a couple of islands in Orkney before, but this was our first time in these parts - we will bve back!
    Guest review by
    Pat
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Historical sites-Skara Brae, Tomb of the Eagles, Brough of...

    Historical sites-Skara Brae, Tomb of the Eagles, Brough of Birsay, Ring of Brodgar and Stenness Standing stones are all amazing. Go to Hoy and visit (or stay at!) the Cantick Head Lighthouse and hike The Old Man of Hoy.
    Guest review by
    Jon
  • 10.0

    Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology.

    Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology. Mellow people. Decent public transportation on Mainland. Long, rich history. Beautiful place. Good charity shops and much locally made jewelry. Welcoming services at the cathedral and the Catholic Church. Good restaurants, but suggest you make reservations in advance.
    Guest review by
    Beth
    United States
  • 10.0

    The Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel are wonderful...

    The Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel are wonderful and full of fascinating wartime history. Maeshowe was a great visit with the commentary from our guide full of humour and interest. Ring of Brodgar and Stenness - atmospheric - as was Skara Brae. The St Magnus Cafe in Kirkwall is a great, casual eating place and the Ayre Hotel for something more formal - both with very good food.
    Guest review by
    Isobel
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    In our 2.5 day stay, we made every moment count.

    In our 2.5 day stay, we made every moment count. This is a beautiful place with majestic geologic features, beautiful landscapes with rolling hills of green lush grass and speckled with sheep (and lambs in May) and cattle (calves in May) and rock walls everywhere. We visited many neolithic sites, including Skara Brae and surrounding sites, all of which were an incredible historical markers, a kind of time travel experience. Visiting the Orkneys is an experience of a lifetime.
    Guest review by
    PK
    United States

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  • The Quarters, Kirkwall

    Orkney
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    The location was ideal and allowed us to easily explore Kirkwall and then also visit nearby places using the bus service, which was excellent and close by. Everything was in walking distance including take aways, supermarkets and a leisure centre with a cinema. The house itself was perfect for our stay and the lovely touch of providing bread, butter, milk and even some Orkney Fudge on arrival, added to its charm!
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom

  • Northlight Apartments - The Loom

    Orkney
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    This is a beautiful apartment in an historic building in Kirkwall. Karen met us when we arrived and showed us around . It is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. It was also really quiet despite being in the centre of town just 2 minutes walk from the shops. The parking was easy and it was a lovely space to come back to after each day's adventures on Orkney.
    Guest review by
    Freya
    United Kingdom

  • Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall

    Orkney
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
    Loved the house everything you need in kitchen excellent shower super comfy beds clean and well decorated nicely furnished throughout garden area aswell, cant fault it at all, will be booking up to stay again next year, much more homely than hotels , host left us a nice welcome pack of orkney goodies and milk for that much needed cuppa after long journey.
    Guest review by
    jill
    United Kingdom

  • Royal Oak Guesthouse

    Orkney
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
    Fabulous stay. Spacious bedroom, the communal kitchen has good facilities, excellent breakfasts. The hosts were very attentive. Best of all, the hosts took time in helping us choose which areas and attractions in Orkney to visit. As a result we had the most wonderful time with our sightseeing, and really enjoyed our holiday in the Orkneys.
    Guest review by
    Este
    South Africa

  • Viking's View BnB

    Orkney
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
    The view from our windows to the bay and ocean was fantastic.. The host was wonderful and provided a lovely breakfast.. I would truly recommend this BmB and would love to come back to the Orkney Islands.
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    Australia