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The Sands Hotel, Orkney 4 stars

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. The staff was wonderful. They were welcoming, gracious and extra-accommodating. We arrived later than the restaurant was open, but they were willing to stay open and serve us from the Bar Menu (which was delilcious). The entire stay was delightful.

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9.2
Superb
325 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

The Royal Hotel 3 stars

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. Amazing room. Fantastic breakfast with the chef cooking a perfect fried egg for a very fussy person and amazing porridge with rhubarb compote.

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8.1
Very good
140 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

Albert Hotel 3 stars

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall and within 16 km of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service. we came in on the late ferry from Aberdeen and had stayed at the front desk late for us. very comfortable room with all amenities.

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8
Very good
167 reviews
Price from
US$302
per night

The Kirkwall Hotel 3 stars

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. Quaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.

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8.3
Very good
482 reviews
Price from
US$241
per night

Smithfield Hotel 3 stars

Hotel in Dounby

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Very warm welcome from staff. The room was spacious, warm and very comfortable with quality bedding and pillows. Very good shower, great cooked breakfast, with choices, and free parking. Nice and quiet, away from the main towns, supermarket and fuel across the road. Central access to island sights. Highly recommend.

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8.6
Fabulous
278 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Merkister Hotel 3 stars

Hotel in Harray

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. The breakfast was beyond expectations. Absolutely delicious and hearty portions!

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8.9
Fabulous
161 reviews
Price from
US$222
per night

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments 3 stars

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 like the property as most of the time it’s quite a quiet place. Good soundproofing.

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8.1
Very good
621 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

The Orkney Hotel 3 stars

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Orkney hotel is well situated in the heart of Kirkwall, right next to St. Magnus Cathedral and near to the town centre. Staff was warm, friendly and hospitable and even though the check-in was late at midnite, night manager was on guard to provide the keys and helped with the parking of car. The hotel as well as the selected King Room provided the vintage look, along with the artistic poster bed and other furniture. Netflix on a big screens tv in the evenings was good to relax , added by the jacuzzi in the the bath - the icing on the cake ! Breakfast was good though options were limited. Even we were given the small packed breakfast a night before the next day early checkout, which was very thoughtful gesture from the staff. Large selection of whisky at the hotel's bar was attractive. Overall, though pricey esp. in off season but a good stay to spend short time in Kirkwall.

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7.7
Good
230 reviews
Price from
US$229
per night

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. The food was the best I have had in a long time. The location of the hotel is just near the ferry and other amenities. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.

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6.2
Review score
324 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

West End Guest House 3 stars

Hotel in Kirkwall

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. I had a wonderfull stay at the West End Hotel.

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7.8
Good
425 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

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