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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 bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

1. Karrawa Guest House

1.9 km from Scapa Beach

Candy

NZ$320

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

2. The Ayre Hotel

2.6 km from Scapa Beach

Julie

NZ$331

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

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.

3. The Orkney Hotel

2.2 km from Scapa Beach

David

NZ$400

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

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

4. The Shore

2.8 km from Scapa Beach

"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$489

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is a self-service hotel.

5. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

1.6 km from Scapa Beach

Shawn

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

6. West End Guest House

2 km from Scapa Beach

"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$341

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

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

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

7. The Anchorage

15.1 km from Scapa Beach

Neil

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

8. Smithfield guesthouse

19 km from Scapa Beach

"My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place."

Jane

NZ$343

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

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

9. Ferry Inn Stromness

18.6 km from Scapa Beach

Roger

NZ$553

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

10. The Royal Hotel Stromness

18.7 km from Scapa Beach

Thomas

NZ$477

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

11. The Stromness Hotel

18.6 km from Scapa Beach

"The hotel is a lovely old building, having said that it's in need of investment, carpets showing there age, old miss matched furniture, the beds, well the bedding was clean but I think noah slept on them when they were new, as for staff except for check-in we didn't see any, I suppose i could have gone looking, but should I really need to. Saying that great location, but old and used, because of that I would say overpriced."

Anderw

NZ$345

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Scapa Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Karrawa Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
The Ayre Hotel	8.6 Excellent 262 reviews	View
The Orkney Hotel	8.4 Very good 81 reviews	View
The Shore	8.2 Very good 188 reviews	View
Kirkwall Youth Hostel	8.0 Very good 48 reviews	View

Top Scapa Beach Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!"

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

8/10 Good

"Easy walking distance to town and local attractions."

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts were so helpful in every way. Sending us suggestions for what we might light to see, car parking options and all information about the Cosy Studio. It was actually a flat with full kitchen and washing machine. Absolutely excellent at a great price."

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the heart of Kirkwall. Comfy bed and all the essentials were provided."

Other attractions near Scapa Beach

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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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 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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Scapa Distillery

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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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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The Pickaquoy Centre

Enjoy an outing to The Pickaquoy Centre during your stay in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while 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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Peedie Sea

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peedie Sea during your travels in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scapa Beach?

Scapa Beach is located in Kirkwall. Travellers like the surrounding area for its bars. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Scapa Beach?

The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Scapa Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Albert Hotel and The Shore.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Scapa Beach?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Scapa Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scapa Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Scapa Beach.

What can I see and do near Scapa Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. Explore nature at Peedie Sea and Mill Sand. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Highland Park Distillery and Bishop's Palace.

Top Hotels Near Scapa Beach in Kirkwall from NZ$182

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Our top choices for Scapa Beach hotels

1. Karrawa Guest House

2. The Ayre Hotel

3. The Orkney Hotel

4. The Shore

5. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

6. West End Guest House

7. The Anchorage

8. Smithfield guesthouse

9. Ferry Inn Stromness

10. The Royal Hotel Stromness

11. The Stromness Hotel

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Top Scapa Beach Hotel Reviews

The Shore

Karrawa Guest House

The Orkney Hotel

West End Guest House

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Grainbank Mews

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Other attractions near Scapa Beach

Bishop's Palace

Earl's Palace

St. Magnus Cathedral

Scapa Distillery

Highland Park Distillery

The Pickaquoy Centre

Orkney Museum

Peedie Sea

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