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The Sands Hotel, Orkney

Hotel in Burray Village

Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. Clean and well placed and we ate extremely well.

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9.2
Wonderful
320 reviews
Price from
$180
per night

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Stromness

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, 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
136 reviews
Price from
$187
per night

Albert Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall and within 10 miles 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
165 reviews
Price from
$298
per night

The Kirkwall Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom. Orkney tweedwool. Fabulous interior. Delicious dinner and everyone was just so kind. Thanks!

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8.3
Very Good
478 reviews
Price from
$222
per night

Smithfield Hotel

Hotel in Dounby

Located on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodations 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
Excellent
273 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Merkister Hotel

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. Location exceptionnal , views on the Loch. Calm environment. Top restaurant ,very classy. Cleaning perfect ,king size bed, all amenities in the bathroom.

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8.9
Excellent
161 reviews
Price from
$157
per night

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. The continent breakfast was very nice, and the croissants were fresh and very tasty.

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8.2
Very Good
609 reviews
Price from
$188
per night

The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The location was quiet and convenient.

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7.8
Good
224 reviews
Price from
$176
per night

The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Stromness

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 3.7 mi away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 3.7 mi from the hotel. Fantastic central location, especially for the Orkney Folk Festival. Walk everywhere in Stromness. Very comfy bed, warm rooms, strong Wi-fi signal, free parking and great breakfasts every morning. iain and Chrissy were so friendly, welcoming and efficient. We felt a bit sad to leave after such a great week. Although the Stromness Hotel is not licenced, the Ferry Inn, Royal Hotel and British Legion bars are conveniently close.

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6.2
Review score
319 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

West End Guest House

Hotel in Kirkwall

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 0.7 mi from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Wonderful breakfast. Kind staff. Great location right near the cathedral.

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7.8
Good
418 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

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