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

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.

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 bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

1. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

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

2. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

NZ$337

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A two-story house with a stone facade, a large front lawn, and a car parked in the driveway.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a decorative wall piece.

Two brown armchairs with deer-patterned pillows, a small wooden table with a stuffed animal, and a wall-mounted deer painting.

A dining room with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a car and greenery outside.

3. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

Thurso

Stefan

NZ$266

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

4. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

5. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a door, and a window.

A row of wooden cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

A cozy living area with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

6. Celtic Lodges

Thurso

Haihan

NZ$234

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A beach with wet sand and scattered rocks under a partly cloudy sky with the sun setting or rising.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A stone house with a red roof and a small garden area.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, striped armchairs, and a wooden coffee table.

7. Northern Sands Hotel

Thurso

Denise

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a table, a guitar, and a ship decoration on the wall.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and grassy terrain.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a juice dispenser, and a variety of breakfast items.

Two chairs with floral cushions, a small round table with a red folder, and framed artwork on the wall.

8. Greenland House B&B

Castletown

Jan

NZ$212

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

9. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

11. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

NZ$365

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

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.

12. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

NZ$231

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A beach with the sun setting over the ocean, creating a silhouette of clouds against the sky.

A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a dining table with chairs.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a white fence on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A historic stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue door, multiple windows, and a sign for Castleletown Hotel.

13. Castletown Hotel

Thurso

phoebe

NZ$217

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

14. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

NZ$289

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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.

15. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

NZ$387

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A lighthouse with a white building next to it, both featuring a simple, functional design.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a TV in a living area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a small sink. There are two stools and a metal rack against the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with a view, and a radiator.

16. The Lighthouse Keepers Cabin

Wick

NZ$816

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

17. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

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.

18. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

NZ$272

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.

19. 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$151

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

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

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

20. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Tomb of the Eagles

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of South Ronaldsay when you spend time at Tomb of the Eagles. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Banks Chambered Tomb

Find out about the history of South Ronaldsay when you spend time at Banks Chambered Tomb. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Hoxa Tapestry Gallery during your trip to South Ronaldsay. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

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Sand of Wright

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand of Wright during your trip to South Ronaldsay? Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

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Olav's Wood

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Olav's Wood, a lovely green space in South Ronaldsay. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Recent Reviews in South Ronaldsay

Castletown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was pleasant and clean; library lounge area was lovely. Good food and great staff"

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

Northern Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, clean bathroom and nice staff."

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly warm perfect every thing you needed for a 2 week holiday extremely comfortable I cannot rate the property any higher enough best property I have stayed in"

Celtic Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"Wayne is super helpful! lovely stop for a nice, clean lodge."

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."

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West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

NZ$151

6 Nov - 7 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

NZ$231

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Celtic Lodges

White Bridge, Scarfskerry Thurso Scotland

NZ$234

7 Nov - 8 Nov

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

NZ$289

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

NZ$337

7 Nov - 8 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in South Ronaldsay?

The best area to stay in South Ronaldsay is St Margaret's Hope, the main village on the island, or in a more secluded coastal cottage for a tranquil retreat.St Margaret's Hope is the largest settlement on South Ronaldsay, offering the most amenities. It's a picturesque village with a natural harbour, and you'll find a few local shops, a couple of pubs, and a restaurant here. The village is well-connected by the A961 road, making it a convenient base for exploring the island. Couples looking for a balance of local convenience and a relaxed pace will find St Margaret's Hope ideal.For those seeking a truly peaceful escape, staying in a coastal cottage elsewhere on the island is an excellent option. These properties often boast stunning sea views and direct access to walking paths along the coastline. Families, in particular, will appreciate the space and quiet surroundings, offering a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the island's serene beauty.

What are the best hotels in South Ronaldsay that travellers recommend?

For a highly recommended hotel in South Ronaldsay, the Murray Arms Hotel is an excellent choice.This 3-star hotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is praised by guests for its comfortable and clean rooms, as well as its great food and amazing hospitality. Free breakfast, accessible parking, and complimentary self-parking are available. The hotel also features a gift shop and offers kids' meals.

What are the best family hotels in South Ronaldsay?

For a wonderful family-friendly stay in South Ronaldsay, the Murray Arms Hotel is an excellent choice.This 3-star hotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is highly regarded by guests for its comfortable and clean rooms. Families will appreciate the complimentary breakfast and free self-parking, which adds to the convenience. The hotel also offers wired internet in public areas at no extra cost, and accessible parking is available. Guests often mention the great food and the friendly, welcoming staff, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone. Find more child-friendly accommodations in South Ronaldsay

What hotels in South Ronaldsay offer free breakfast?

For a hotel in South Ronaldsay that offers complimentary breakfast, the Murray Arms Hotel is an excellent choice.This 3-star hotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, provides free breakfast to all its guests. It also offers free wired internet in public areas and free self-parking, with accessible parking options available. Guests consistently mention the comfortable and clean rooms, great food, and friendly staff. Find more hotels with breakfast in South Ronaldsay

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in South Ronaldsay?

For a top pet-friendly hotel in South Ronaldsay, the Murray Arms Hotel is an excellent choice.The 3-star Murray Arms Hotel, with a 9.2 rating, warmly welcomes pets and provides a comfortable and clean environment for both you and your animal companion. Guests frequently praise the great and amazing food served there, alongside the great hospitality and friendly staff. The hotel also offers free wired internet in public areas, complimentary breakfast, and free self-parking and accessible parking nearby for your convenience. See more pet-friendly hotels in South Ronaldsay

What are the best budget hotels in South Ronaldsay?

When seeking highly-rated budget accommodation in South Ronaldsay, consider the Murray Arms Hotel and The Anchorage.The 3-star Murray Arms Hotel, boasting an excellent rating of 9.2, offers comfortable and clean rooms. Guests frequently praise the great food and the friendly hospitality from the staff. It provides complimentary wired internet in public areas, free breakfast, and free self-parking, with additional free parking available nearby.Another excellent option is The Anchorage, which has an impressive rating of 9.6. It provides amenities such as free WiFi and complimentary toiletries for guests. View all budget hotels in South Ronaldsay

When is the best time to go to South Ronaldsay?

The best time to visit South Ronaldsay is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is at its mildest and the days are long.During these months, you'll experience the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the island's outdoor attractions, such as the Italian Chapel and the Churchill Barriers. The extended daylight hours mean you have more time to enjoy coastal walks and wildlife spotting, particularly around the cliff paths where seabirds are abundant.For those interested in local culture and events, the summer also hosts various community gatherings and festivals, offering a chance to experience the island's unique heritage.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in South Ronaldsay.

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Prices for hotels in South Ronaldsay often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$130 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by 'Price: low to high' for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for South Ronaldsay hotels

1. Murray Arms Hotel

2. The Sands Hotel

3. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

4. Karrawa Guest House

5. The Ayre Hotel

6. Celtic Lodges

7. Northern Sands Hotel

8. Greenland House B&B

9. Albert Hotel

10. The Shore

11. The Orkney Hotel

12. The Stromness Hotel

13. Castletown Hotel

14. Royal Oak Guest House

15. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

16. The Lighthouse Keepers Cabin

17. Grainbank Mews

18. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

19. West End Guest House

20. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Stay near popular South Ronaldsay attractions

Tomb of the Eagles

Banks Chambered Tomb

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

Sand of Wright

Olav's Wood

Learn more about South Ronaldsay

Top South Ronaldsay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in South Ronaldsay

Castletown Hotel

Albert Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

Celtic Lodges

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Royal Oak Guest House

More cheap accommodation in South Ronaldsay

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Celtic Lodges

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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