Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbor and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away. All rooms at Sands have an private bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a hairdryer. The suites have a small kitchen and living area. The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Burray Village
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marc
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location. Well appointed room. Fantastic food for breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and engaging staff. Couldn't ask for anything more.
  • Snuffer
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was wonderful. They were welcoming, gracious and extra-accommodating. We arrived later than the restaurant was open, but they were willing to stay open and serve us from the Bar Menu (which was delilcious). The entire stay was delightful.
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    The view was wonderful, the room was snug, the breakfast was decent, and there was a bar downstairs.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Darts
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Sands Hotel, Orkney

  • The prices at The Sands Hotel, Orkney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Sands Hotel, Orkney can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at The Sands Hotel, Orkney is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Sands Hotel, Orkney is 800 feet from the center of Burray Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Sands Hotel, Orkney offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Darts

  • The Sands Hotel, Orkney has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at The Sands Hotel, Orkney include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple