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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.

A
Ann
From
France
Clean and well placed and we ate extremely well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
US$192.81
1 night, 2 adults

Stronsay Hotel

Hotel in Whitehall

Stronsay Hotel has free bikes, garden, a restaurant and bar in Whitehall. Free WiFi is provided. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

J
Jörg
From
Germany
The hotel couple was very friendly and we had interesting conversations with them. The room was very nice and modern, and the bathroom and shower were very comfortable. The heater in the bathroom and the heater in the bedroom kept the rooms pleasantly warm. We could adjust both individually. We especially enjoyed the excellent food and service, which we were able to enjoy for six days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$145.62
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.

I
Ian
From
United Kingdom
The apartments are in a separate block and it felt more homely than being part of the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Price from
US$157.76
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.

D
Dianne
From
New Zealand
Beautiful 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$266.97
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
France
Nice hotel in the center of town. Confortable room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$217.76
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.

C
Corson
From
New Zealand
Lovelly cosy room… and fresh coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$176.63
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.

H
Heiko
From
Germany
very, very friendly people working in the grandiose hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Price from
US$223.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

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.

C
Cheryl
From
United Kingdom
From arrival we were met with a friendly lady on reception, unfortunately I can't remember her name but she was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcome. The hotel in general was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. Myself and my partner had a great sleep, comfortable bed and a warm and clean room. We were just a few minutes walk away from everything that we needed. We didn't use the other facilities in the hotel but we definitely will if we return again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$195.51
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.

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
amazing views from the restaurant and lovely cosy bar with fire. really comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$207.11
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
Turkey
I 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, 83 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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8.0

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us...

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us to roam over Mainland and easily get into town. I'm not sure how comprehensively the public transport covers the island, and don't recall seeing a lot of public buses, so for our (2 night) stay, with lots of sightseeing stops, it was the right call. Had a great evening meal from the specials board at Lucano, near St. Magnus Cathedral.
Guest review by
Robert
United States
8.0

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of...

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of the weather , autumn storms meant we had to stay longer than planned , was made easier by Lorraine at Polrudden allowing us to stay for 2 extra nights
Guest review by
colin
United Kingdom
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

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
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
10

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
10

Quiet harbour village on an Orkney Island with a good hotel...

Quiet harbour village on an Orkney Island with a good hotel that has a restraunt and bar. There are two well stocked general merchants and a very good fish shop. Very attractive and peaceful to visit.
Guest review by
Howard
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

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

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
Ann
United Kingdom