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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

3. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

NZ$366

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

4. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

NZ$277

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

5. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

NZ$355

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

6. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

NZ$230

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

7. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

NZ$387

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

9. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

NZ$226

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Robin

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

11. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

NZ$201

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

NZ$278

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

NZ$305

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

14. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

15. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

NZ$337

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

16. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Check out Orkney Museum and Highland Park Distillery—just a couple of the sights around Gorseness.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a hill, and a body of water.

Top Gorseness Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Gorseness

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"Cosy and very clean with lots to make a comfortable stay.Fabulous artwork around the cottage linked to the area added much to the overall experience Fabulous views from the sitting room window. Good quality towels and bedding and well equipped kitchen.Would definitely stay again."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

More cheap accommodation in Gorseness

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

NZ$159

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

NZ$230

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (100 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

NZ$305

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

NZ$337

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Gorseness?

The best area to stay in Gorseness is Gorseness Village itself, as it offers the most convenient access to amenities and local attractions.Gorseness Village is the heart of the area, situated along the Gorseness Firth. It's a compact and walkable village, with the main street, High Street, running parallel to the water. Here you'll find the majority of the local shops, cafes, and pubs, as well as the Gorseness Museum and the historic Harbour Master's House. The village provides lovely views across the firth.For couples looking for a relaxing getaway, staying in Gorseness Village is ideal. You'll be within easy reach of charming eateries for evening meals and can enjoy leisurely strolls along the waterfront path or explore the local craft shops. The proximity to the Gorseness Distillery also makes it a popular choice for those interested in local spirits.Families will also find Gorseness Village very convenient. The village green offers space for children to play, and the Gorseness Beach, a short walk from High Street, provides opportunities for seaside fun.

When is the best time to go to Gorseness?

The best time to visit Gorseness is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is at its most pleasant.During this period, you can expect longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, which are ideal for exploring the coastal paths, visiting the Gorseness Lighthouse, and enjoying outdoor activities. The sea breezes are often refreshing, making it comfortable for walks along the beaches and through the quaint village streets.Couples looking for a romantic getaway will appreciate the extended evenings for enjoying dinners with a view and leisurely strolls. The natural beauty of the area, from the rugged cliffs to the expansive skies, is particularly striking in the summer light, providing a wonderful backdrop for a relaxing trip.For families, the summer offers the best conditions for beach days and outdoor adventures.

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Our top choices for Gorseness hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. West End Guest House

3. The Orkney Hotel

4. Albert Hotel

5. The Shore

6. The Stromness Hotel

7. Murray Arms Hotel

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

9. The Anchorage

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

11. Karrawa Guest House

12. Grainbank Mews

13. Royal Oak Guest House

14. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

15. The Sands Hotel

16. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Learn more about Gorseness

Top Gorseness Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Gorseness

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Sands Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Murray Arms Hotel

West End Guest House

More cheap accommodation in Gorseness

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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