Title: The Ayre Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=14937099&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ayre Hotel Guests can unwind with a favorite drink at the cozy bar, handle daily tasks with convenient laundry facilities, and stay connected throughout their stay ## Photo gallery for The Ayre Hotel ![Exterior - The Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - The Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/6d38161e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - The Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/9dc4a4e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - The Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/05968d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - The Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/d3db34e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ayre Hotel, near local hotspots, offers a practical retreat with laundry services, a welcoming bar, and an on-site restaurant. Travelers enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby coffee/tea with TV, and luggage storage. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Bar £78 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/14909938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV 19 bedrooms Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Pet friendly - 19 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View ![Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/67abbe85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV 10 bedrooms Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 10 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room ![Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/16e66c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV 13 bedrooms Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 13 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View ![Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/14909938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV 10 bedrooms Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 10 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Budget Double Room ![Budget Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/18ef909f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget Double Room 8.4 Very good 10 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment ![One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/05968d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bedroom Apartment 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Fridge TV Private bathroom Microwave Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/316dce1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/34335cd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Fridge TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Microwave Electric kettle - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kirkwall travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkwall.dx1883) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.98457%2C-2.96241&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wC9LnL8dslKRwS4H42lgW4ILQhA=) Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX ### What's nearby - ![St. Magnus Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089049/bc8289a1-a8a6-47cd-b722-a5639172ad73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Magnus Cathedral 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Earl\'s Palace showing a ruin, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089055/7d2cc554-853b-418a-82ee-7dd064fef261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Earl's Palace 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Bishop\'s Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089051/446bdfda-71e8-46ff-9f1e-ec643860939c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bishop's Palace 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Orkney Wireless Museum 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Orkney Museum 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - Skipper's 3 min walk - Trenabies Cafe Bistro 4 min walk - Helgi's 2 min walk - Ayre Restaurant 1 min walk - The Storehouse 5 min walk ## About this property ### The Ayre Hotel Property highlights At The Ayre Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and smoke-free property - Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a lift - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 51 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and room service. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Heating - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children - Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Ayre Hotel Kirkwall Ayre Kirkwall Ayre Hotel The Ayre Hotel Hotel The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ayre Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ayre Hotel? ### How much is parking at The Ayre Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Ayre Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Ayre Hotel? ### Where is The Ayre Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Ayre Hotel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 115 8 - Good 74 6 - Okay 23 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Bree 8 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful! ##### Bree Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort really friendly staff at the hotel, had excellent service and would be very happy to stay here again. Breakfast buffet was good and dinner in the restaurant was very enjoyable ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, a brief walk to town. We had a one bedroom suite with a kitchen. It was very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again. Orkney was great, every one was friendly and helpful. ##### Jeff Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff friendly and efficient. ##### Alexander Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### linda 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great service for late check in from the ferry. Really helpful staff. Good room and amenities. Handy to everything ##### linda Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicolas 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Room clean and comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues (hole in bathroom door) and difficult to squeeze into shower past extremely hot towel rack but otherwise good. Location very convenient and plenty of parking. ##### Nicolas Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff. ##### Catherine Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ideal for us with a dog and for one overnight. Staff went out of their way to enable us to get early checking as we were attending a wedding. We did not have breakfast as we were leaving very early to catch the ferry. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roger 29 Sept 2025 Lovely staff. We commented on the lack of scallops on the menu as we had enjoyed them on our previous visit so they put them on for us. Lovely sea/ harbour views from our room. ##### Roger Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was nice and central. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leilani 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The was a very comfortable and cozy hotel. I had a great time here. I found it impeccably clean, and the cleaning staff was very friendly and helpful. It's walking distance from the downtown shopping area, but still pretty quiet. There is a lovely lounge and bar area that is very comfortable and welcoming. The shower worked very well too. I would love to stay here again! ##### Leilani Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location This hotel is convenient for seeing the sights of Kirkwall. Rooms are charming and comfortable. Breakfast has a good variety of choices. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Ayre is conveniently located and we we very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place to stay when arriving on the late night ferry. ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay on the Harbourfront Very central hotel overlooking the harbour a close walk to the main street and all the sights in town. The restaurant & bar area were great and rooms were quite comfortable. Staff were very friendly :) The only downside was the unusually hot summer weather made the rooms quite hot and stuffy. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect stay Great welcome, lovely clean room overlooking the harbour, beautiful food at dinner and breakfast and helpful and friendly staff ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Iain 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay Good location super clean helpful staff ##### Iain Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarankumar 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really pleasant atmosphere and people at hotel. Really the best stay experience that I ever had. Really good team of professionals catering up to your needs. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family for a stay when in Orkney. ##### Sarankumar Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Outside looks a little tired from front but inside very nice. Lovely welcome. Staff made sure I was ok as I have mobility issues. Lift easy to use and spacious. definitely recommend the jug ##### Pauline Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We stayed in the apartments which were simply perfect. Ample parking; excellent location which means you can walk to everywhere in Kirkwall and drive anywhere on main island. The apartments had a huge amount of space and a nearby Lidl and Tesco meant that it was easy to self cater with the facilities provided. A lovely bath and comfortable bed. ##### Jeremy Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were very friendly, and the amenities were wonderful! Will definitely recommend to friends, and would definitely stay here again! ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient for the late night ferry arrival. Budget double room clean and comfortable but over-priced. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ruta 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, friendly staff, good food ##### ruta Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabella 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A perfect gateway to explore Orkneys It was an amazing experience! Room super clean, staff delightful and super kind, excellent food, innovatove cocktails... Simply splendid I would highly recommend it! ##### Isabella Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent, friendly staff. Comfortable, relaxing hotel with good restaurant and bar all at reasonable prices. Front of building facing the harbour could do with a coat of paint but that doesn’t take anything away from the comfortable interior. Would happily stay again. ##### John Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We chose this hotel because it was convenient for us when arriving from Shetland on the Northlink ferry that arrives at 11:30 pm. The shuttle service from the ferry terminal stops right in front of the hotel. 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