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Smithfield Guesthouse

Dounby

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

M
May
From
United States
A wonderful place to stay as long as you don't mind driving. It was semi centrally located to most sites you may want to visit while in Orkney. The staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Breakfast was delicious and prepared to order. The restaurant offered a nice variety of meals for dinner as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. The tv room/lounge was always available if you wanted somewhere to unwind. The staff was also kind enough to allow me to stay there a couple of hours after checkout while awaiting my ferry. I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
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£166.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Merkister Hotel

Harray (Near Dounby)

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.

L
Laine
From
Australia
Not only is the Merkister Hotel beautiful, the staff are amazing too! We absolutely loved our stay and can’t thank the staff enough for all their efforts to make our stay special.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
£195
1 night, 2 adults
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Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

Orkney (Near Dounby)

Situated 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodation in Orkney with access to a hot tub.

S
Sarah
From
Australia
Tranquil, adorable and relaxing. An amazing view an atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
£195
1 night, 2 adults
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Rymmon Retreat

Orkney (Near Dounby)

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Julia
From
Germany
A wonderful, peaceful place to stay, super clean with so much love in detail. Felt like a Home. The Host Sarah is the sweetest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
£155
1 night, 2 adults
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

I
Inge
From
Denmark
The breakfast and service was perfekt!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews
Price from
£130
1 night, 2 adults
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The Royal Hotel

Stromness (Near Dounby)

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

K
Karen
From
United Kingdom
Amazing room. Fantastic breakfast with the chef cooking a perfect fried egg for a very fussy person and amazing porridge with rhubarb compote.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
£198
1 night, 2 adults
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Albert Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

C
Colin
From
Australia
The style and decoration of the hotel were lovely and useful. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. The staff was very thoughtful and kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
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£161.50
1 night, 2 adults
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The Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

H
Heiko
From
Germany
very, very friendly people working in the grandiose hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
£187
1 night, 2 adults
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The Foveran

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, 1.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Foveran offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional stay. The accommodation was excellent and the food was fabulous. The staff are very friendly while remaining professional. The restaurant is highly regarded for its dinner menu and rightly so. However, the breakfast is also excellent with 5 cooked options, including 2 fish options. All the food is locally sourced. I can highly recommended s say here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
£212.30
1 night, 2 adults
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The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Located in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

K
Kurt
From
Australia
The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was reminiscent of the early 19th century and very charming. We had booked a larger room, which had a 4 poster bed and spa tub. Breakfast was good as was the dinner. The bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
£145
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Dounby and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Evas Howe Lodge is set in Orkney, 10 km from Maeshowe and 11 km from Ring of Brogdar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 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 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney has lake views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Orkney, 9.4 km from Maeshowe.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Madras cottage Orkney features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.7 km from Maeshowe. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

    Situated in Twatt and only 13 km from Ring of Brogdar, Runa Guest House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Lochview

    Hotel in Swannay
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Offering a garden and lake view, Lochview is located in Swannay, 24 km from Maeshowe and 26 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Viking's View BnB has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Budget hotels in Dounby and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Located in Finstown and only 11 km from Maeshowe, Cottiscarth Cottages provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Butterfly Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Hedgehog Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Utkanten, a property with a garden, is situated in Stromness, 8.8 km from Ring of Brogdar, 7.7 km from Ness of Brogdar, as well as 8 km from Skara Brae.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, 7.8 km from Ness of Brogdar and 8.1 km from Skara Brae.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Situated in Evie in the Orkney Islands region, with Sands Of Evie Beach nearby, Eviedale Cottages features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    A recently renovated holiday home located in Orkney, Binnaquoy features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Offering garden views, Nether Onston Cottage is an accommodation situated in Stenness, 3.5 km from Maeshowe and 4.3 km from Ring of Brogdar.

What guests said about Dounby:

  • 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

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