Title: The Shore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Shore Shoppers discover a vibrant retail district where they can take a break at the on-site bar and stay connected to what matters most ## Photo gallery for The Shore ![Restaurant - The Shore (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Shore (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/ffa81c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Shore (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/9f1d4d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dock - The Shore (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/47f7ab83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - The Shore (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/cbe16bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in a shopping district, The Shore provides a contemporary retreat with practical amenities. Travelers can enjoy a drink at the bar and connect using in-room WiFi. The property offers luggage storage, making exploration more convenient. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Bar - Housekeeping £115 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed 8.4 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Premier Double Room ![Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/8568d409.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/ffa81c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/7c90f3ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/3cc83742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Accessible ![Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/656b8243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, Accessible ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Suite ![Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/9f1d4d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Comfort Single Room ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water Digital channels - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kirkwall, The Shore is in the city centre. Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company. [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%7C58.98522%2C-2.95712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LMB8O9PZJaibZz8Whoic2hlux-Q=) Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG ### What's nearby - ![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 - ![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 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 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Orkney Wireless Museum 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Orkney Museum 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Harbour Fry 2 min walk - Auld Motor Hoose 5 min walk - Helgi's 2 min walk - The Storehouse 4 min walk - The Bothy Bar 4 min walk ## About this property ### The Shore Hotel in a shopping district The Shore provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property - A lift Room features All guest rooms at The Shore offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Lift (91 centimetre wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.5 per person 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, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit 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. ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Shore Hotel Kirkwall Shore Kirkwall The Shore Hotel The Shore Kirkwall The Shore Hotel Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shore pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Shore? ### How much is parking at The Shore? ### What time is check-in at The Shore? ### What time is check-out at The Shore? ### Where is The Shore located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Shore Reviews 8.2 ### Very good 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 58 6 - Okay 22 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Will 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean and Comfortable ##### Will Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you! ##### Abigail Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Imelda 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Amenities What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean. ##### Imelda Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Morven 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location, very clean. ##### Morven Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Frank 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice Goid location, good food, nice ##### Frank Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robbie 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not one complaint Lovely hotel, immaculate, modern and comfortable. ##### Robbie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly. ##### Nicola Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. ##### Pamela Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kirkwall stop over. We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again. ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice stay in Kirkwall A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour. ##### william Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff was very nice and competent. Would go back ##### Kimberly Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARK 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities wonderful, friendly lady on reception. Part now of Kirkwall Hotel which is very smart, and great food. Room in the Shore was very spacious. Staff helpful in general and perfect location. ##### MARK Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is on the water with easy access to the main avenue with shops and food options. There isn't a lift if you have an issue with stairs. Easy access to the towns sights, pubs and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We just needed to stay longer! ##### john Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kev 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Don’t let the outside of the Shore put you off, the rooms are fantastic and it’s obvious it’s been under restoration. Hopefully the outside gets a lick of paint next 👍 ##### Kev Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Graham 14 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Two night stay May 24 Were shown to our room, which is in an annexe to Kirkwall Hotel. Room was very spacious with comfy chairs overlooking Kirkwall Harbour. Comfortable bed also. Overall would recommend The Shore. Only downside for us was that the blinds in the window were a poor fit & let in a lot of light, but then we do prefer a dark room at night. ##### Graham Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Miia 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Nice hotel on a central location. There were usually good, free parking places across the street. Our room had been recently redecorated. Plenty of hangers but the only downside was that none of the drawer units opened smoothly. ##### Miia Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Stay in Kirkwall I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews. We found the complaints baseless. The Shore is an annex to the larger Kirkwall Hotel. Check in/out is handled at the Kirkwall. The room, while a little musty smelling until you open a window, was fine. It was immaculately clean. There was plenty of hot water, and the breakfasts were basic but tasty. I would stay here again. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Megan 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed our stay at The Shore. Clean, comfortable and updated room. We had a few “learning curves” including discovering check in is next door at The Kirkwall Hotel. Also, we had to climb 2 flights of stairs through a narrow corridor to reach our room. Fine for us but may be a challenge for others. Also, there are very limited dining options -especially in the evening. Shops shut down around 5pm and if you don’t have reservations you have very limited choices to eat. Overall a great experience though! ##### Megan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kathy 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredibly small, old, creaky room; I thought I was going to fall through the floor. Window and view was out to moldy roof. Loud toilet; loud hallway. No ventilation. Only saving graces were kind staff who were helpful and went above and beyond to haul my luggage to my room late at night and to store luggage the next day. The hotel had a great, walkable location which was very important to me. ##### Kathy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The Shore is a property bought by The Kirkwall Hotel and is directly next door. I thought our room was charming and had a beautiful view of the harbor. There was a bottle of water, a kettle, a French press and coffee provided along with cookies. No fridge, but that wasn’t a deal breaker for us. The rooms are clean and updated for such an obviously older building, but the rooms are small. O eve again not a problem for us. You don’t want to stay here if you have trouble with stairs or you need space to spread out. But we really enjoyed our stay here. ##### Lisa Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Philippa 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### In need of investment and more staff Shown to our room by member of staff who was very pleasant & explained everything. We were in a front room with a view of the port which was nice. The room was modern & nicely decorated & the bed was very comfortable. The wooden blinds at the window did not reach the bottom as the strings were too short so we had to use a blanket to shut out some of the light. As a result it was quite light in the room all night. Breakfast was in the main Kirkwall Hotel a short walk away. Not ideal if it’s raining or freezing cold but thankfully it was fine both mornings. Our shower would not produce any hot water although we had hot water to the basin. Not a problem as we wanted to get out & explore anyway we thought it would be fixed by evening & we would just have a shower then. ##### Philippa Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The hotel looks closed, possibly for a refit, though high season seems an odd time to do this. A small sign on the door informs guests that check-in is via the next-door hotel, which proved straightforward and friendly. The room itself was fine, clean and attractive and obviously quite recently refurbed/redecorated. Kettle, teas, coffee and biscuits were provided - though no milk. A ground-floor room, it was designed to be fully accessible, with appropriate clearance and an ensuite wet room with fittings adapted for wheelchair users. Access to the room was via a 20m lane off the main road, which looked a bit shabby but was convenient and proved surprisingly quiet. Unfortunately the decorative scheme chosen for the wet room was stained-concrete-effect. It looks terrible - hard to imagine why it was chosen. The effect was worsened by rusting on some of the fittings. But the shower was good, everything worked fine and nice toiletries were provided. Quite pricey for what it is but I know that Kirkwall is very busy in high season. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lewis 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. 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