Reviews of Smithfield Guesthouse 3 stars
Dounby, Dounby, KW17 2HT, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast, adequate parking, although it feels remote it’s a short drive to almost everything. Rooms were dated but adequate. Owners were very friendly, offered ideas.
Be prepared to climb stairs or request first floor room. No dinner meal service onsite. There are some options close by proved by the hotel.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood Scottish breakfast. Location is in the middle of Orkney
Small rooms. village has one grocery store else little.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSparkling clean and the staff were amazing.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely accommodation, great host and central to having a look around the Orkneys.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is a very nice hotel with friendly staff.
Be careful if you need public transport on a Sunday. There is none.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuperb location, very friendly family run business, breakfast up to (high) standards.
Well, the amenities were like from the 50's. The bed too narrow for two. No fridge (but the VERY helpful staff organized a styrofoam box with ice). It would be nice if the restaurant and bar were still operational.
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely friendly staff and a great breakfast
N/a
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel staff was nice and welcoming, the chamber was clean and comfortable. There was a parking lot in the back and the breakfast was ok.
The hotel itself is a bit dated with an old and closed restaurant and pub which gives the feeling that the hotel has seen better days.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was good, rooms were well equipped.
Too warm - would have liked a fan since the sun was beating on the windows and only one window opened.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent.
There were no problems.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat variety
Nothing
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had to leave early for the ferry, so there was no time for breakfast. But the host helpfully organised a packed breakfast for us to take with us in the morning.
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation good for accessing all areas and away from city congestion.
No specific concerns detracted from our stay.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was basic. Disappointing that there was no porridge
One of the reasons we chose this place was because it was advertised that there was a restaurant. The restaurant was closed! Websites etc should be kept up to date with information on the property.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCheck in was easy, the room was clean, and the location was convenient.
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFantastic breakfast, great friendly staff, great location, large rooms.
Took us a while to find as just says Smithfield hotel & no-one around to ask. Perhaps our fault though?
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast and staff were excellent
The location had no other eating alternatives. The staff did arrange for a breakfast hamper on our departure as we were checking out prior to the breakfast service, which was very thoughtful and appreciated.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe expected to be able to get dinner at the hotel.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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