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Ferry Inn

10 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 381 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
381 reviews

Loved the place! Great room with street view, excellent meals (dinner and breakfast). Location was ideal for us; provided easy access to much of what we wanted to see on the island. Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Richard United States of America

The food service was adequate, the staff was friendly and helpful

Ross United States of America

Everything went well at the Ferry Inn. The owners/operators were wonderful and very accommodating! The room was comfortable with lots of space! The room was newly renovated it felt clean and welcoming! There is a pub downstairs and the food there was excellent, as was the atmosphere when we dropped in for a draft before dinner! We loved it here!

Connie Canada

The breakfast was hearty, though the second day the salmon had not yet come for the morning.

Mark United States of America

Loved the quiet location but still in the middle of everything. Breakfast was very good.

Malcome Australia

Excellent location, small but comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast in the morning, and the restaurant served an excellent dinner.

Brian United States of America

Location was perfect. The hotel had a great atmosphere. I love higeldy-pigeldy places. Good malts

Julian United Kingdom

Good food, friendly staff. Online check-in and check-out. Well placed for getting on ferry.

Jim United Kingdom

Clean rooms. Friendly staff, greeted on arrival, shown to room and booked in for breakfast. Rooms well set out, good to have a area to store bags by the door and hang clothing. Perfect to pile into off the ferry and convenient parking. Cooked breakfast was good. Perfect location for both ferry and walking into town. Plastic barriers between tables in bar. TV on in bar but muted 😃. The beer was exceptional. We will miss Scapa Special on tap when back home.

Katie United Kingdom

Great stay as always ,love the Ferry Inn ,great breakfast Sad it is very quite still hope they survive as they deserve too

Raymond United Kingdom
8.3
Very Good
381 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Loved the place! Great room with street view, excellent meals (dinner and breakfast). Location was ideal for us; provided easy access to much of what we wanted to see on the island.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The food service was adequate, the staff was friendly and helpful”
    Ross Ross United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything went well at the Ferry Inn. The owners/operators were wonderful and very accommodating! The room was comfortable with lots of space!”
    Connie Connie Canada Canada
  • “The breakfast was hearty, though the second day the salmon had not yet come for the morning.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the quiet location but still in the middle of everything. Breakfast was very good.”
    Malcome Malcome Australia Australia
  • “Excellent location, small but comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast in the morning, and the restaurant served an excellent dinner.”
    Brian Brian United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was perfect. The hotel had a great atmosphere. I love higeldy-pigeldy places. Good malts”
    Julian Julian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good food, friendly staff. Online check-in and check-out. Well placed for getting on ferry.”
    Jim Jim United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean rooms. Friendly staff, greeted on arrival, shown to room and booked in for breakfast. Rooms well set out, good to have a area to store bags by the door and hang clothing.”
    Katie Katie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great stay as always ,love the Ferry Inn ,great breakfast Sad it is very quite still hope they survive as they deserve too”
    Raymond Raymond United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.4

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognized in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year.

All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have private bathrooms.

The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property.

The property is located opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Ferry Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 4, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the place! Great room with street view, excellent meals (dinner and breakfast). Location was ideal for us; provided easy access to much of what we wanted to see on the island. Staff was very friendly and helpful!”
  • Ross
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The food service was adequate, the staff was friendly and helpful”
  • Connie
    CanadaCanada
    “Everything went well at the Ferry Inn. The owners/operators were wonderful and very accommodating! The room was comfortable with lots of space! The room was newly renovated it felt clean and welcoming! There is a pub downstairs and the food...”
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was hearty, though the second day the salmon had not yet come for the morning.”
  • Malcome
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Loved the quiet location but still in the middle of everything. Breakfast was very good.”
  • Brian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent location, small but comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast in the morning, and the restaurant served an excellent dinner.”
  • Julian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was perfect. The hotel had a great atmosphere. I love higeldy-pigeldy places. Good malts”
  • Jim
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good food, friendly staff. Online check-in and check-out. Well placed for getting on ferry.”
  • Katie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean rooms. Friendly staff, greeted on arrival, shown to room and booked in for breakfast. Rooms well set out, good to have a area to store bags by the door and hang clothing. Perfect to pile into off the ferry and convenient parking. Cooked...”
  • Raymond
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great stay as always ,love the Ferry Inn ,great breakfast Sad it is very quite still hope they survive as they deserve too”
Property questions and answers
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  • I’m intending on travelling down from Shetland on the ferry and catching the bus connection across from Lerwick. This means a potential arrival time o..
    Yes, but please let us know when you book.
    Answered on May 22, 2021
  • Hi, I’m travelling with my husband in June. Am I okay to bring a bike with me.? Have you secure storage for it or can I take it to my room?
    Hello, we have ashed where you can leave your bike. Just ask for the key when you check in. Best wishes Karen
    Answered on April 15, 2021
  • are you open end May to non essential travellers? have I double booked this by mistake?
    Hello, we are open from 29 April to everyone who is able to travel, Just let me know if I can help further. Best wishes Karen
    Answered on April 17, 2021
  • Have a folding bicycle in a bag, size of a med case; can you accomodate
    Yes, just mention this when you book and we will be able to help as we have a small store where bikes can be left.
    Answered on March 12, 2021
  • Is breakfast available in time for 6:30 am ferry?
    This will be too early but we can provide a breakfast to go bag.
    Answered on September 11, 2021
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Area info *
2 Restaurants On Site

    The Ferry Inn

    Food: British, Scottish, Seafood, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

    The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant

    Food: British, Scottish, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Ferry Inn

Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance Off-site
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 2.0 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ferry Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 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.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Debit card Ferry Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests should be aware before booking that the rooms are spread across multiple buildings that are all served by the Ferry Inn reception, restaurant and bar. The Harborside House and Miller's House annexes are just a few steps across the narrow street from the main Ferry Inn building.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Ferry Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Ferry Inn

  • Ferry Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Ferry Inn has 2 restaurants:

    • The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant
    • The Ferry Inn

  • Room options at Ferry Inn include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Ferry Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Ferry Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

  • Ferry Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Stromness.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Ferry Inn by:

    • Taxi 30min
    • Car 30min