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22 Sept - 23 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Mainland 3-star hotels

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 billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
£104
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
machel
£162
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Albert Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
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.

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
£203
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore
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 grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
£155
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.
A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United States
Julie
£242
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

6. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United States
Brian
£153
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
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 bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

7. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Canada
Diane
£235
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Royal Hotel Stromness
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 kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.
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.

8. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Netherlands
Jan
£100
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Murray Arms Hotel
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 reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

9. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Justine
£124
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Karrawa Guest House
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 two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
£119
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
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.
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

11. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
£139
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Grainbank Mews
A natural rock formation with a clear view of the beach and ocean beyond.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a TV.
A stone building with a water wheel by a coastal area.
A deck with a black bathtub, stone wall, and a view of the sea.

12. Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
Sanday
Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
A harbor with boats and buildings reflecting on the water.
A bar area with a marble table, leather chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue upholstered bench, framed black and white photographs on the wall, and two tables with speakers.
A variety of whisky bottles displayed on a shelf.

13. Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
£253
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Kirkwall Hotel
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small waste bin.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a stove. There is a wooden table with books and a remote control on a coffee table.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

14. Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments
Stromness
United Kingdom
Joan
Stromness Apartments
A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled blue towels on a brown bedspread. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, washing machine, and sink.
A two-story building with a brown door and windows, labeled "Harbour Cottage."
A coastal town at dusk with buildings reflecting on calm waters, a dock, and a mountain in the background.

15. Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage
Stromness
United Kingdom
Mr T
Harbour Cottage
A hallway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a mirror on the wall.
A building with a concrete staircase leading to a door, a window, and a tree in the background.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a small side table with a vase of flowers, and a wall clock.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp on a wooden nightstand with drawers.

16. Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Anthony
Castleyards Apartment 1
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, a flag on top, and boats docked in the water.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and a tray of items, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with booths and tables, wooden ceiling, and red and black striped walls.

17. St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Barbara
St Ola Hotel
A beach with a rocky shoreline and a cliff.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window with a view of greenery and mountains, a built-in oven, and a dining table with place settings.
A stone house with a dark roof, a chimney, and a sign reading 'WITHI-GILL'.
A kitchen with a large window offering a view of a stone wall, greenery, and distant mountains.

18. Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach

Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach
Stromness
United Kingdom
Darren
Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a bed with white linens, and a small wooden nightstand.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a wooden dining table, a black leather sofa, and a wooden cabinet.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bouquet of flowers.

19. Castleyards Apartment 2

Castleyards Apartment 2
Kirkwall
United States
Patricia
Castleyards Apartment 2
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and rocky shoreline.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a heart-shaped wall decoration, and a lamp on the table.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted power outlet.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.

20. Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall

Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Susan
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The suite with living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is a modern addition to this long established hotel. Faultless. The buffet breakfast was good but limited staffing and one morning when busier than usual, the staff were stretched."
William 4-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good
"Recently renovated room. Very comfortable and great shower."
machel 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Albert Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."
Simon 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good
"The host was very friendly and helpful. She served a good breakfast in the morning at our chosen time. The place is not found easily and needs an entrance sign. Overall I would stay there again."
Cynthia 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"The Ferry Inn is delightful. The place is only bettered by the amazing family that runs it. Home away from home… excellent food, well appointed rooms and sparkling clean … we will be back!"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"
Patricia 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Smithfield guesthouse
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."
Masakazu 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel

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