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St Ola Hotel

Star Rating
3 out of 5
£81 average price per night

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Guest reviews

3.8/5 Good
57 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast Available
Bar
Laundry

Map

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland

Explore the area

Popular LocationOrkney Wireless Museum1 min walk
Popular LocationSt. Magnus Cathedral5 min walk
Popular LocationOrkney Museum6 min walk
AirportKirkwall (KOI)6 min drive

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  • Standard Single Room (Room 2)

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Single Bed
    More detailsStandard Single Room (Room 2)

  • Superior Double Room (Room 6)

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsSuperior Double Room (Room 6)

  • Superior Double Room

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    Room amenities

    • Harbor view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsSuperior Double Room

  • Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Single Beds
    More detailsStandard Twin Room (Room 1)

  • Standard Twin Room

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Single Beds
    More detailsStandard Twin Room

  • Standard Single Room

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Single Bed
    More detailsStandard Single Room

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices include taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

About this area

Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, St Ola Hotel is in the historical district and near the beach. Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Our guests appreciate the guest house's location for the sightseeing.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 1 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 8 min walk
  • Scapa beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Helgi's bar - 1 min walk
  • Dil Se - 1 min walk
  • The Shore - 1 min walk
  • Harbour Fry - 1 min walk
  • Golden Dragon - 1 min walk

About this property

St Ola Hotel

3-star guesthouse with restaurant and bars/lounges
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities. All 10 rooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access, iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. Room service, coffee/tea makers and hairdryers are among the other amenities available to guests.
St Ola Hotel offers 10 forms of accommodation with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kirkwall guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free nearby parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 9.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: GBP 9.95 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No on-site parking is available

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is this property pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at this property?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at St Ola Hotel?
Check-in is from 3 PM to midnight.
What time is check-out at this guest house?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is this guest house located?
Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is steps away from Mainland and Orkney Wireless Museum. St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for St Ola Hotel

3.8
Good
57 reviews
5 - Excellent
15
4 - Good
25
3 - Okay
10
2 - Mediocre
4
1 - Poor
3
4.3
Cleanliness
4.2
Service and Staff
4.0
Amenities
3.7
Property condition

3/5

Andrew
7 Mar 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but comfortable

Not bad for the price, good location on the harbour front, friendly helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Drew
Travelled with family
1 Mar 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel

Nice hotel room looking over the harbour. Very comfortable & staff lovely

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

3/5

Melinda
8 Oct 2019
    This traveller didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

    5/5 Excellent

    Verified traveller, Paris
    Travelled with family
    20 Sep 2019
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.

    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

    4/5 Good

    Marilyn
    17 Sep 2019
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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