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The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Hotel in Burray Village
Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views.
J
JENN
From
CanadaThe location was great, the food was delicious, the rooms were comfortable, the staff was so accommodating, and it was perfect for our visit to Orkney!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
£209
1 night, 2 adults
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
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Enda
From
IrelandDidn’t actually have breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Price from
£175
1 night, 2 adults
The Royal Hotel
Hotel in Stromness
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.
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Dianne
From
New ZealandBeautiful spacious room, with spacious modern bathroom and cosy bed. Lovely breakfasts, excellent cosy private bar. Parking close by/out front if you time it right. Staff - amazing! Chef so lovely and lady on breakfast duty also - helped set up so we could watch the All Blacks v England rugby match early in the morning. Chef also showed some interesting local events being the Orca visiting the harbour. Made us feel very welcome. Breakfasts were great - lots of choice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
£220
1 night, 2 adults
Albert Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
P
Philippe
From
FranceNice hotel in the center of town. Confortable room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
£209
1 night, 2 adults
The Kirkwall Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
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Delagorgendiere
From
CanadaQuaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
£288
1 night, 2 adults
The Foveran
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
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Richard
From
United KingdomExceptional 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
£229.90
1 night, 2 adults
The Shore
Hotel in Kirkwall
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
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GLENYCE
From
AustraliaOur room was large & comfortable with windows at the front towards the ferry. Big comfy chairs to lounge in to watch the Olympics. We followed the Shetland locations around & swam at Bains beach. All terrific.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
£230
1 night, 2 adults
Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy
Hotel in Stromness
Boasting a garden and a bar, Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Island of Hoy is set in Stromness. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.
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Alex
From
United Kingdomamazing views from the restaurant and lovely cosy bar with fire.
really comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
£153.60
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 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.
K
Kaan
From
TurkeyI had a fantastic stay at The Stromness Hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, and the staff were warm and welcoming, especially Scott and Wendy, who were always ready to help with local tips and recommendations. They truly made me feel at home. The room was spotless and comfortable, with beautiful views of the harbor and surrounding landscape.
Breakfast was excellent, and the location is ideal, just a short walk from the ferry terminal, local shops, and the Stromness Museum. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stromness!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
£196.88
1 night, 2 adults
Royal Oak Guesthouse
Hotel in Orkney
Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.3 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
L
Lucia hu
From
ChinaIt's just perfect, the hosts have very good taste and they are running this business by heart.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
£154
1 night, 2 adults
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- From £197 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviewsI had a fantastic stay at The Stromness Hotel. The hospitality was outstanding, and the staff were warm and welcoming, especially Scott and Wendy, who were always ready to help with local tips and recommendations. They truly made me feel at home. The room was spotless and comfortable, with beautiful views of the harbor and surrounding landscape. Breakfast was excellent, and the location is ideal, just a short walk from the ferry terminal, local shops, and the Stromness Museum. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stromness!Guest review byKaanTurkey
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- From £230 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviewsOur room was large & comfortable with windows at the front towards the ferry. Big comfy chairs to lounge in to watch the Olympics. We followed the Shetland locations around & swam at Bains beach. All terrific.Guest review byGLENYCEAustralia
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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
