Shapinsay Travel Guide
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Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is NZ$377 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$377
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
"A comfortable , enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff. Please put a sign for the hotel on the end wall facing car park. Arriving tired off 11pm ferry and following SATNAV to car park it was a problem finding the front door."
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is NZ$385 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$385
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Perfectly agreeable for our one-night stop-over."
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (64 reviews)
"close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy"
Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025
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.

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"This cottage is exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the location and view of the sea. We did have a little difficulty getting heat the first night but with Catriona’s instructions, it worked beautifully after it started up. We enjoyed having the washer, which enabled us to pack a little less and do ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.
Orkney
Stay at this vacation home in Sanday. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Quoyness Chambered Cairn and Cata Sand are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"We had a very pleasant stay. The accommodation was well equipped and clean and comfortable and in a good location.Hosts were very nice and hospitable"
Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
poor check in data
"not advised there are three properties no 86.no info re key access and code received until the Sunday by which time we were booked in a local hotel !!! All the above should have been clarified through Vrbo days before arrival.Once in the place is excellent.Partial refund for two lost days ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Balfour Castle
After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Orkney Brewery
Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Activities

Historic Orkney Coastal Charms Tour by a Native Islander
NZ$997
per traveller

Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
NZ$2,319
per adult

East side Dander, an Evening tour of mainland Orkney
NZ$567
per traveller