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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.

A
Ann
From
France
Clean and well placed and we ate extremely well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Price from
US$191.64
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$114.58
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.

l
leon
From
Australia
Warm, comfortable decor and ambiance. Clean, efficient bathroom facilities. Excellent dining and wining. lovely service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,049 reviews
Price from
US$174.22
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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$265.35
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.

J
Jennifer
From
New Zealand
Warm welcome . Staff available & very friendly . Just fantastic. Couldn’t fault them . Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Price from
US$216.43
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.

B
Brenda
From
United Kingdom
Where it was and all the history inside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$253.29
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.

C
Cheryl
From
United Kingdom
From arrival we were met with a friendly lady on reception, unfortunately I can't remember her name but she was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcome. The hotel in general was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. Myself and my partner had a great sleep, comfortable bed and a warm and clean room. We were just a few minutes walk away from everything that we needed. We didn't use the other facilities in the hotel but we definitely will if we return again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$194.32
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, 231 reviews
Price from
US$206.38
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$205.85
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.

E
Eda
From
Albania
Stromness itself felt like a beautifully preserved jar of history and the Stromness Hotel was a perfectly fitting piece within it. We arrived quite late, but the staff went above and beyond to ensure a smooth check-in for us. The rooms, though simple, were cozy and well-appointed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$285.45
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Orkney Islands's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    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.

  • 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. The hotel also features free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    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.

    From US$205.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    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.

    From US$234.53 per night

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  • From US$234.53 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
    Stromness itself felt like a beautifully preserved jar of history and the Stromness Hotel was a perfectly fitting piece within it. We arrived quite late, but the staff went above and beyond to ensure a smooth check-in for us. The rooms, though simple, were cozy and well-appointed.
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    Eda
    Albania
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
    Wonderful and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant with something for everyone. It is not a new hotel, and that is exactly why this is a great place to stay. It has soul and the surroundings are great if you want to unplug (or fish =))
    Guest review by
    Christian Carl
    Denmark
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
    Food was exceptionally good and the property itself was absolutely delightful. Immaculately clean, so many special touches, amazing view. We loved it here!
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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    Warm, comfortable decor and ambiance. Clean, efficient bathroom facilities. Excellent dining and wining. lovely service.
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
    Lovely room good location pet friendly and friendly staff Good food in the Kirkwall Hotel next door
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    United Kingdom
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    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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    Amazing location with stunning views across to Hoy...quiet and very comfortable 👌
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
    Lovely clean room, comfy beds, great food in restaurant. Good breakfast
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    Canada
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    Lovely room, very welcoming and catered for my dietary restrictions.
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
    excellent location very clean Bedroom comfortable
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
    Where it was and all the history inside
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  • 10.0

    Kirkwall is worth visiting.

    Kirkwall is worth visiting. It is clean and tidy with local attractions worth visiting. It is a lovely town with all the facilities needed if exploring further afield is not your thing. Ferries to outlying islands are in the harbour with other ferry terminals being only a short distance away. Car hire is and worthwhile and makes exploring the island easy. There seems to be a very effective bus service in Kirkwall too, just an short walk from the centre.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10.0

    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

    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
  • 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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    Sanday is a hidden gem.

    Sanday is a hidden gem. It has the beauty of long white beaches with gentle waves and a warmth of light that on its own is worth the long long journey: but add in the fact that in our month long travel around Scotland via West coast islands and mainland (including Skye) this was the only place with cafes and restaurants open and varied in August plus the variety and offer in the two island shops, it was the most welcoming and comfortable place we stayed.
    Guest review by
    Raine
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Quiet harbour village on an Orkney Island with a good hotel...

    Quiet harbour village on an Orkney Island with a good hotel that has a restraunt and bar. There are two well stocked general merchants and a very good fish shop. Very attractive and peaceful to visit.
    Guest review by
    Howard
    United Kingdom