Title: The Shore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Hotel in Kirkwall with a bar ![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=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/cbe16bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/ffa81c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/47f7ab83.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. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi £115 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 28 - Oct 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![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 ![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 ![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 ![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 ![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 ![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 ![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 Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Free bottled water - 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. 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[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 ![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%7C58.98521%2C-2.95718&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nZlUV8mHdl9_UgXgRfQTrvJrmQY=) Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG #### What's nearby - Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk - ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk - ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬3 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 a lift - Smoke-free property 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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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking within 20 metres ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person - A bar/lounge ### Conveniences - 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. - Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms - 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 ### 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Shore? > As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on 29 Oct 2025 start from £115.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Shore? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at The Shore? > Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Shore? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Shore located? > Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum. Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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