The Sands Hotel, Orkney
About this property
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jiayi
United States“Close location to St Margret Hope ferry terminal; clean and spacious; sea view windows; friendly staff.” - Stephanie
United Kingdom“A lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were very welcoming. The bathroom was very spacious and clean.” - Joanne United States“The location and view are lovely. We had an excellent dinner and breakfast was very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room had a good view of the water and the bed was very comfortable. We would certainly stay there again.”
- Xochil United States“The staff was amazing. Check in was easy. The restauran's food was delicious.”
- Ton
Netherlands“The location was a bit of a surprise, right at the harbour/waterfront. Staff were friendly and able to let us into the room even though we arrived before check in time. The restaurant was very busy but they still booked us for a (late) dinner and...” 
Ruth
Vietnam“Loved the views, quality of decor, comfortable bed, cleanliness.”- Elizabeth
Canada“Excellent staff and wonderful rooms! The beach outside was fun to explore and the little children’s park close by was great. Staff were amazing and meals were excellent” - Colin United Kingdom“The beautiful conversation of this historic building into a great hotel on the water front and the quality of the accommodation and food. Also the peacefulness of the wee village and the hotel.”
- Jill United Kingdom“Location, friendly staff, comfortable room and excellent food”
- Marc United States“Beautiful location. Well appointed room. Fantastic food for breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and engaging staff. Couldn't ask for anything more.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
