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The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
Burray
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water."
Canada
Gered
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
The Sands Hotel
Dining

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. "
Canada
james
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Royal Oak Guest House
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (228 reviews)
"The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!"
United States
Bree
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
The Ayre Hotel
Restaurant

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. "
United Kingdom
Lewis
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
The Shore
Fireplace

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland."
Canada
Gered
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Albert Hotel
Bar (on property)

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The Orkney Hotel
Living room

The Steading

The Steading
3.0 star property
South Walls
The price is NZ$2,252
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
The Steading
Exterior

The Anchorage

The Anchorage
1.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Comfortable stay friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Drew
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Anchorage
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Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Large room - good shower. Fantastic food. Glorious location. Most friendly and helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Harriet
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Murray Arms Hotel
Free daily full breakfast

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."
United Kingdom
Matthew Simon
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Karrawa Guest House
Exterior

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "
Norway
Magnus
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Grainbank Mews
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Top Orkney Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly "
stewart 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Ayre Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Orkney

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NZ$221 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$221
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Orkney?
The Ayre Hotel, located 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from the heart of Orkney, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Albert Hotel and The Shore. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Orkney.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Orkney has to offer?
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall: This holiday home rental outside of Orkney has laundry facilities and a Smart TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and an electric kettle. See all vacation rentals in Orkney.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Orkney, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Orkney.
How is it to stay in Orkney?
Visitors to Orkney will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 52 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Orkney.
What should I do while I'm visiting Orkney?
Places to visit in the wider area include Italian Chapel, Highland Park Distillery and Orkney Museum. You'll also find Scapa Distillery and Standing Stones of Stenness in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Orkney guide.
What's the weather like in Orkney?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Orkney is 1080 mm.

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