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The Ayre Hotel
Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (104)
"Good view of the harbour, close to many shops, room heat and shower both good, bed was comfortable, restaurant was great for dinner, good for breakfast. A bit noisy during the day from the adjacent street, but quiet at night."
The price is £142
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel
Front of property
The Stromness Hotel
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (48)
"Great location to catch the ferry"
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
The Stromness Hotel
The Shore
Comfort Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
The Shore
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (131)
"Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars."
The price is £160
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
The Shore
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Norseman Hotel
View from property
Norseman Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (238)
"Good location a we seer heading to John O groat's the following day. Clean comfortable and good value for money."
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Norseman Hotel
The Sands Hotel
Garden
The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"This property is exceptionally clean! The restaurant staff were friendly, outgoing and accommodating to a food allergy. This hotel is convenient for morning ferry departures from St. Margaret's Hope."
The price is £154
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
The Sands Hotel
Murray Arms Hotel
Exterior
Murray Arms Hotel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (108)
"Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful"
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Murray Arms Hotel
Albert Hotel
2 bars/lounges
Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"Lovely accommodations great location and delicious food"
The price is £170
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Albert Hotel
Mackays Hotel Wick
Exterior
Mackays Hotel Wick
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"The hotel appearance is consistent with the rest of the city. Wick is a bit dirty and industrial. However, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and food at the hotel was very good. We traveled to Wick for the coastline long hikes and that did not disappoint. The hikes were amazing and worth the effort to travel this far north."
Mackays Hotel Wick
Ferry Inn Stromness
View from property
Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (140)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Ferry Inn. My only complaint was the dinner fare we had the first night. Disconnect between quality of what we had and the cost. That being said, the breakfast is excellent, as is the bar"
The price is £187
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Ferry Inn Stromness
The Orkney Hotel
Bar (on property)
The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (55)
"Overnight stay. Comfortable room."
The price is £165
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
The Orkney Hotel
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Beach
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Deborah the host was so friendly and welcoming and made our stay really pleasant with freshly prepared breakfast daily. Would highly recommend this B&B but you do need a car to get around. "
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Exterior
The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (51)
"This is a friendly place with clean pleasant rooms and a nice breakfast. However, it isn’t really a hotel, more a pub offering bed and breakfast. When I booked it advertised a restaurant, but this had closed down by the time we arrived, and we had to book dinner in a sister hotel nearby. Not a big issue, but as there are only two restaurants in town you have to book early. We found here that like many places in Orkney there seems to be a serious staff shortage. The same lovely lady who served...
The price is £164
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Royal Oak Guest House
Lounge
Royal Oak Guest House
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Very clean and comfortable room. Friendly, helpful owners. Breakfast was as we requested. We had a lovely stay here. "
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Royal Oak Guest House
Smithfield Hotel
Interior
Smithfield Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"We had a very enjoyable and restful 5-night stay here. The accommodation was very comfortable and in a convenient location for getting around the island (and travelling to others), while being nice and quiet as well. It's a shame that the restaurant is currently out of action but there are plenty of options in quite easy driving distance (although we would advise booking ahead, as a lot of them were quite sought-after). And an excellent breakfast was laid on (and a packed meal for the day of our...
The price is £141
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Smithfield Hotel
Karrawa Guest House
Front of property
Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"We highly recommend the Karrawa Guest House. It was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent every day. The host went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic stay. Definitely the best we’ve stayed at. "
The price is £142
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Karrawa Guest House
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
Front of property
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Very nice, clean and quite, would stay again"
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
Broadhaven Road
Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Broadhaven Road
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Very cute place to stay if you are going to John O Groat. "
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Broadhaven Road
Graemeshall House
Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | View from property
Graemeshall House
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Graemeshall house is an extraordinary place. The detail, history, comfort, breakfast quality are exceptional. The innkeeper is a terrific resource for exploring Orkney, has some terrific stories about the property, and is a really nice guy too. We will be back. "
Graemeshall House
Harbour House B&B
View from property
Harbour House B&B
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (111)
"Lovely and cozy place - owners are really making you welcome! Good deal for a budget stay!"
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Harbour House B&B
Burnside Cottage
Exterior
Burnside Cottage
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t have asked for more. Kacey was a wonderful and attentive host, the food was exceptional and seeing the owl fly past was an added treat"
The price is £175
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Burnside Cottage
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Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews
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The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"Overnight stay. Comfortable room."
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The Orkney Hotel