Merkister Hotel
Loch Harray, Harray, KW17 2LF, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Everything was exceptional: the room, the setting, the food, but most of all the staff! Debbie checked us in and checked up on us several times through our stay. She was a delight!
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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. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an private bathroom. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organize boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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Karen
United States of America“Everything was exceptional: the room, the setting, the food, but most of all the staff! Debbie checked us in and checked up on us several times through our stay. She was a delight!”- Kathryn United States of America“We were warmly welcomed immediately upon arrival, checked in and personally shown to our rooms. The hosts explained meal arrangements to us and made us feel comfortable right away. The rooms were exceptionally clean -- almost certainly the...”
Edward United States of America“The location, the staff, the food… everything was top notch.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
Amenities of Merkister HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Fishing
- Fruit
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Laundry
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Merkister Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Merkister Hotel 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.
FAQs about Merkister Hotel
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Merkister Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Harray. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Merkister Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Merkister Hotel include:
- Twin
- Twin/Double
- Single
- Double
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The prices at Merkister Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Merkister Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Merkister Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
