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Our pick of the best Mainland Hotel Deals

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$278
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$379
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"Loved it there."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$323
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
The Stromness Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

A stone-walled interior with a stone bench, a fur-covered object, and a small fire pit.

Skara Brae

9.8/10 (128 reviews)
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.
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A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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A stone standing upright in a grassy field with other standing stones in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)
Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.
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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
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A grassy hill with a stone staircase leading up to a door.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.
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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
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