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The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Hotel in Burray Village
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.
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Jiayi
From
United StatesClose location to St Margret Hope ferry terminal; clean and spacious; sea view windows; friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
$281.71
1 night, 2 adults
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Hotel in Kirkwall
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.
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Grieve
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United KingdomCentral location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,005 reviews
Price from
$222.40
1 night, 2 adults
The Royal Hotel
Hotel in Stromness
Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
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Jeffery
From
CanadaGreat location. Beautiful room. Excellent breakfast. Quiet. Clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
$296.54
1 night, 2 adults
Albert Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.
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michael
From
United StatesStaff was great and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
$281.71
1 night, 2 adults
The Kirkwall Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.
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Anonymous
From
United StatesWe liked the location, breakfast, the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
$537.81
1 night, 2 adults
Merkister Hotel
Hotel in Harray
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.
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Roger
From
United StatesExceptional location, less than half an hour from everywhere in Orkney. The room we stayed in had a great view of the Loch. The hotel is very well-maintained, and the on-site restaurant is excellent, utilizing local ingredients, including fresh fish from the Loch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
$262.84
1 night, 2 adults
The Foveran
Hotel in Kirkwall
Located in Kirkwall, 1.1 miles from Scapa Beach, The Foveran provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$302.47
1 night, 2 adults
The Shore
Hotel in Kirkwall
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
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Eric
From
United StatesConvenient, professional staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
$310.02
1 night, 2 adults
Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy
Hotel in Stromness
Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy has a garden and a bar in Stromness. There's a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.
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Barbara
From
United StatesThey had a bar and restaurant which was great because it is sort of rural. It is on an island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$207.04
1 night, 2 adults
The Stromness Hotel
Hotel in Stromness
The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 3.7 mi away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 3.7 mi from the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
$230.49
1 night, 2 adults
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 125 reviewsVery helpful and communicative host, easy to find (great directions given) - the property itself was beautifully located, great value and we'd definitely stay there again. No negatives: everything was perfect. Thanks.Guest review byRufusUnited Kingdom
- From $207.58 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 94 reviewsThis property was immaculately clean in every way. The host was helpful and gracious. Breakfast was simply over-the-top with quality ingredients, excellent preparation, customized options, and a lovely setting.Guest review byAnneUnited States
- From $491.98 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviewsFood fab Great bar options Very night noisy outside window due to street revelers Best location in KirkwallGuest review bydebraUnited States
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 265 reviewsA lovely place where we could sleep and shower. And then go explore this lovely island.Guest review byBeckyIreland
- From $276.99 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,006 reviewsI like the property as most of the time it’s quite a quiet place. Good soundproofing.Guest review byKUnited Kingdom
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I liked St Magnus Cathedral, the Museum and also visited...
I liked St Magnus Cathedral, the Museum and also visited the ruins of the Bishop's Palace and the Earls'. It was exceedingly useful to finally locate the bus terminal and utilise it to get to Scarabrae which was excellent, and has a lovely info centre and Cafe; and Skail House (total contrast) which was included in the admission ticket. The next day I went to Stromness to visit the Pier Gallery which was superb. Spent a Lovely day walking and enjoying the little Braes etc. A enjoyed Stromness very much. I was dismayed to find that the bus service didn't easily get me to other sites of interest, like the Italian chapel. Also Maeshoe (sp) was booked out for days. Very Happy to have visited Orkney, but it was challenging without a carGuest review byAnonymous - 10.0
Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology.
Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology. Mellow people. Decent public transportation on Mainland. Long, rich history. Beautiful place. Good charity shops and much locally made jewelry. Welcoming services at the cathedral and the Catholic Church. Good restaurants, but suggest you make reservations in advance.Guest review byBethUnited States - 2.0
The Orkneys was vey beautiful with fantastic scenery but...
The Orkneys was vey beautiful with fantastic scenery but our trip was spoilt by the Stromness Hotel that we stayed at. (BIG MISTAKE). The owners should go to school and learn how to run a hospitality business as they haven't got a clue, unless you are the same ethnicity as them.Guest review byDavidCanada - 6.0
Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post...
Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post office, pharmacy, co op supermarket and a couple of craft shops. Everything you need for stay of a couple of nights.However there is no choice of other places to eat and drink unless you drive to the Merkister Hotel a couple of miles up the road and it's not always possible to have meal there as we discovered because they can be booked up.Guest review byJanetUnited Kingdom - 10.0
We thought the village of St Margarets Hope was the...
We thought the village of St Margarets Hope was the prettiest of all the villages on Orkney; there is a lovely bay and harbour with two old fashioned inns in which to stay or eat. There are some lovely walks out of the village and a ferry that goes from the harbour to the Scottish mainland in one hour.Guest review byJaneUnited Kingdom - 8.0
We have visited Orkney a number of times but have always...
We have visited Orkney a number of times but have always been based around Stromness. It was nice to see another part of the island. The Sands Hotel is within easy walking distance and serves lunch and dinner.Guest review byAmanda - 10.0
Finstown is a nice little town about 10 minutes from...
Finstown is a nice little town about 10 minutes from Kirkwall. It is ideally located to visit some of the island's premier attractions. It is quiet and peaceful but still within a very easy drive to Kirkwall.Guest review byian - 10.0
Well worth the ferry ride and then some!
Well worth the ferry ride and then some! Between Stromness and Kirkwall, neolithic and medieval ruins, beautiful scenery, the creative trail, educational opportunities, shops and cafes and restaurants and bars, there is so much to see on the Orkney Islands -- we just barely scratched the surface. We didn't even get off the main island, much to my regret. Seriously: However much time you're planning to spend here, double it, then triple that. It still won't be enough.Guest review byKathrynUnited States - 10.0
Our favourite places in Toab were the lovely sandy beaches...
Our favourite places in Toab were the lovely sandy beaches which had an abundance of wildlife and flowers. We chose to eat at Sheila Fleet's Kirk cafe which had a choice of interesting dishes, but most importantly for us - a delicious vegan dish which we loved. The roads in Toab are easy to get around on and around every corner there are gorgeous views, little stone Orkney houses and fields of inquisitive cows! The wide open views of sea and sky are breathtaking, as are the gorgeous blues and turquoise colours that flood your senses.Guest review byChristinaUnited Kingdom - 10.0
The location is in mainland Orkney.
The location is in mainland Orkney. It is situated between Kirkwall and Stromness and not far from any of the tourist sites. It's a short drive to the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar and nature reserve. It's not a long drive to the Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel. The only downside is if you want to eat out at night you have to either go to Kirkwall or Stromness to find it. We ate at the Kirkwall Hotel and the food was very good, the service excellent and fast. For nature/bird lovers, it isn't far from the Hobbister reserve, nor is it far to go to get to the Loons reserve. The reserve at the Birsay moor hide is a little further but worth it to see Red Throated Divers and chicks. The Earls Bu and Orphir round church are well worth a visit. St Magnus Cathedral is free. Everything is in reasonable distance, a trip to Deerness to see the Gloup is amazing. And the wartime history from both world wars is all around the island.Guest review byamandaUnited Kingdom
