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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.

J
Justin
From
United Kingdom
Great location, great staff, great value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
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$193.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Stronsay Hotel

Hotel in Whitehall

Stronsay Hotel has free bikes, garden, a restaurant and bar in Whitehall. The hotel features family rooms.

D
Diane
From
United Kingdom
Staff where absolutely lovely, couldn't do enough for you... Friendly, helpful,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
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$115.72
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sevena
From
Ireland
Good location, clean and modern furniture/bathroom/living room in the apartment. Friendly staff. Good parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews
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$175.95
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jeffery
From
Canada
Great location. Beautiful room. Excellent breakfast. Quiet. Clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
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$267.98
1 night, 2 adults
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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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William
From
United States
Breakfast was great. Location was coinvent to shopping and local restaurants. Parking was a little hard. Public car park nearby, but had to get free ticket every hour till 5PM, then free all night. Out the next morning. Small town and able to get our clothes washed in a nearby laundromat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
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$218.58
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
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$269.34
1 night, 2 adults
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The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 1.8 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

G
Gretchen
From
United States
The staff was helpful and friendly. From check in to breakfast we were given suggestions of places to visit and all service with a smile.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
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$196.25
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Gabriel
From
United States
Very clean room and bathroom! Simple and understated, very close to the ferry and conveniently close to restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
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$221.97
1 night, 2 adults
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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 States
They 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, 15 reviews
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$207.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Margaret
From
United States
Clean, available, conveniently located, triple room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$247.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Orkney Islands's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Stronsay Hotel has free bikes, garden, a restaurant and bar in Whitehall. The hotel features family rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Located in Kirkwall, 1.8 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    The Taversoe has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Orkney. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space.

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  • 10.0

    Kirkwall is worth visiting.

    Kirkwall is worth visiting. It is clean and tidy with local attractions worth visiting. It is a lovely town with all the facilities needed if exploring further afield is not your thing. Ferries to outlying islands are in the harbour with other ferry terminals being only a short distance away. Car hire is and worthwhile and makes exploring the island easy. There seems to be a very effective bus service in Kirkwall too, just an short walk from the centre.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 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 by
    Beth
    United 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 by
    David
    Canada
  • 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 by
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • 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 by
    Janet
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Lovely and quiet village with all the essentials but lacking...

    Lovely and quiet village with all the essentials but lacking evening meal options during the week. However Kirkwall is only 6 miles away with restaurants, takeaways and larger shops. Stenness and Brodgar are on the doorstep so really handy for early morning or late evening visits as alternative to the busier times. A great base from which to visit all of the sites of the North and West coasts. There is a good walk up the hill behind the village that takes in some modern stone pillars and a much older, more interesting Neolithic cairn. It's also possible to follow the marked St Magnus trail over the brow to get a view not only over Finstown but to the coast on the other since of the hill.
    Guest review by
    Andy Revell
    United 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 by
    Amanda
  • 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 by
    Kathryn
    United States
  • 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 by
    amanda
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Sanday is a hidden gem.

    Sanday is a hidden gem. It has the beauty of long white beaches with gentle waves and a warmth of light that on its own is worth the long long journey: but add in the fact that in our month long travel around Scotland via West coast islands and mainland (including Skye) this was the only place with cafes and restaurants open and varied in August plus the variety and offer in the two island shops, it was the most welcoming and comfortable place we stayed.
    Guest review by
    Raine
    United Kingdom
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