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. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, whilst all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

Couples particularly 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)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kristian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely big “budget” rooms, friendly staff always on hand and a very good restaurant
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and clean, modern and the staff were really helpful. The room was a budget room. Although it was small it was a perfect size. It was decorated nice and had everything I needed to be comfortable. Shower room was clean and the wardrobe was a...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent, the room had a real sea view lovely. It met our needs and the bed was really comfortable. Good hanging space, bathroom shower over bath, water always hot. Housekeeping, Dining and Bar staff all excellent friendly...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    3 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply

    FAQs about Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Guests staying at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Buffet

      • Room options at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments include:

        • Double
        • Twin/Double
        • Apartment
        • Family

      • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is 450 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1

      • Check-in at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.