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1. St Ola Hotel
St Ola Hotel3.0 star property
Kirkwall
7.6 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(72 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth "
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth "
Barbara
2. Murray Arms Hotel
Murray Arms Hotel3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (164 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(164 reviews)
"Murray Arms Hotel is the nicest place I’ve stayed. The family owned hotel is warm & cozy with exceptional hospitality, superb food & chill ambiance by the shore. Great location, peaceful, charming & lovely retreat. Locals enjoy it too."
"Murray Arms Hotel is the nicest place I’ve stayed. The family owned hotel is warm & cozy with exceptional hospitality, superb food & chill ambiance by the shore. Great location, peaceful, charming & lovely retreat. Locals enjoy it too."Margaret
The price is NZ$132
NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
3. Orkneylodge
Orkneylodge4.0 star property
Orphir
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(27 reviews)
"Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English).
Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must...
"Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English).
Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must...
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Top Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews
Karrawa Guest House
Karrawa Guest HouseKirkwall
10/10 Excellent
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.
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.
Val
The Sands Hotel
The Sands HotelBurray
10/10 Excellent
Lovely quiet place by the sea with a great restauarant and cosy nautical themed bar. Very friendly staff :) Would love to stay here again next time!
Lovely quiet place by the sea with a great restauarant and cosy nautical themed bar. Very friendly staff :) Would love to stay here again next time!
Daniel
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Lindisfarne Bed & BreakfastStromness
10/10 Excellent
I have toured around Scotland and this accommodation is by far the best I've stayed in. Very well appointed room , spotlessly clean and the host go way over and above .
I can't recommend this place highly enough.
I have toured around Scotland and this accommodation is by far the best I've stayed in. Very well appointed room , spotlessly clean and the host go way over and above .
I can't recommend this place highly enough.
Jennifer
Celtic Lodges
Celtic LodgesThurso
10/10 Excellent
Liked Wayne’s welcome, his story and the coziness and cleanliness of the cabin.
Liked Wayne’s welcome, his story and the coziness and cleanliness of the cabin.
Andrew
Murray Arms Hotel
Murray Arms HotelSouth Ronaldsay
10/10 Excellent
The Murray Arms for a warm and welcoming Orkney experience. Friendly and engaging staff and excellent food, the local seafood should definitely tried.
The Murray Arms for a warm and welcoming Orkney experience. Friendly and engaging staff and excellent food, the local seafood should definitely tried.
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West End Guest House
West End Guest HouseKirkwall
10/10 Excellent
Good location room good size - we got a breakfast bag because we had to catch ferry early - staff very helpful
Good location room good size - we got a breakfast bag because we had to catch ferry early - staff very helpful
Anonymous traveller
The View by BIDE Hotels
The View by BIDE HotelsThurso
10/10 Excellent
5 stars are well deserved. Great stay, staff, location, very clean and tidy. Best views of the beach. Well equipped room .
5 stars are well deserved. Great stay, staff, location, very clean and tidy. Best views of the beach. Well equipped room .
Frank
The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre HotelKirkwall
10/10 Excellent
Great
Great
Kulendiran
The Shore
The ShoreKirkwall
10/10 Excellent
We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Michelle
The Orkney Hotel
The Orkney HotelKirkwall
10/10 Excellent
Excellent service from friendly staff, comfy bed, good shower, good hot breakfasts, excellent bar, all round good place to stay.
If older person, no lifts, walk up, & limited vehicle access to front of the building.
Excellent service from friendly staff, comfy bed, good shower, good hot breakfasts, excellent bar, all round good place to stay.
If older person, no lifts, walk up, & limited vehicle access to front of the building.
John
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness HotelStromness
10/10 Excellent
SUMMARY. hotel has enormous potential, room 2 is fab, love the feel and view. The whisky room amazing, breakfast quite adequate unless you’re a fat pig, the no-alcohol is good as far as I’m concerned, keeps drunkards away. One review made out like his life would end without a “drink in a raucous bar” !!??… yeah mate, YOU and the stinky smokers outside we can do without.
Yes, the hotel is old, Hello, ALL the buildings are old here… why did you come here then?
I have been here three times in...
SUMMARY. hotel has enormous potential, room 2 is fab, love the feel and view. The whisky room amazing, breakfast quite adequate unless you’re a fat pig, the no-alcohol is good as far as I’m concerned, keeps drunkards away. One review made out like his life would end without a “drink in a raucous bar” !!??… yeah mate, YOU and the stinky smokers outside we can do without.
Yes, the hotel is old, Hello, ALL the buildings are old here… why did you come here then?
I have been here three times in...
martin
Northern Sands Hotel
Northern Sands HotelThurso
10/10 Excellent
Great stay - hotel restaurant was great. Staff were helpful. Clean room.
Great stay - hotel restaurant was great. Staff were helpful. Clean room.
Pam
Forss House Hotel
Forss House HotelThurso
10/10 Excellent
We stayed one night then returned several nights later as was very happy with our first stay. Lovely property, good service & food. More suitable for adults in our opinion.
We stayed one night then returned several nights later as was very happy with our first stay. Lovely property, good service & food. More suitable for adults in our opinion.
Ann
Castletown Hotel
Castletown HotelThurso
10/10 Excellent
We found the room to be very comfortable and en suite superb the dinning area was great and food top class not to mention the friendly staff so helpful really loved our stay would highly recommend it
We found the room to be very comfortable and en suite superb the dinning area was great and food top class not to mention the friendly staff so helpful really loved our stay would highly recommend it
Linda
Park Hotel
Park HotelThurso
10/10 Excellent
Great value breakfast and very helpful reception staff!
Great value breakfast and very helpful reception staff!
Anthony
Mackays Hotel Wick
Mackays Hotel WickWick
10/10 Excellent
On our road trip around Scotland, we stayed at McKays Hotel in Wick and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. While the hotel has a slightly dated charm, it more than makes up for it with outstanding service and hospitality.
The staff were incredible – warm, welcoming, and attentive – making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Service throughout our stay was impeccable. Although the rooms were on the smaller side, they were clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed...
On our road trip around Scotland, we stayed at McKays Hotel in Wick and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. While the hotel has a slightly dated charm, it more than makes up for it with outstanding service and hospitality.
The staff were incredible – warm, welcoming, and attentive – making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Service throughout our stay was impeccable. Although the rooms were on the smaller side, they were clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed...
Gary