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Top Hotels Orkney Islands

The Ayre Hotel
Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (98)
"Room was perfect. View from the room looking over the harbour. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and the portions were large. No skimping on anything. Breakfast was really good and no pressure to rush. Will definitely recommend and return to this hotel if we can come back to Orkney. A big thank you to all the staff that looked after us. "
The price is £147
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel
Front of property
The Stromness Hotel
2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (41)
"Hotel felt a it needs some work here and there. However the room was comfortable and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was delicious!"
The price is £135
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
The Stromness Hotel
The Shore
Comfort Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
The Shore
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (123)
"The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food. "
The price is £160
per night
12 May - 13 May
The Shore
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Norseman Hotel
View from property
Norseman Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (231)
"Check in was simple and efficient. The hotel however is a bit dated and the rooms are looking a bit tired. That said, it was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The restaurant was good with a decent choice on the menu for our evening meal. The staff in the restaurant were excellent throughout our stay. Great choice at breakfast and once again the staff were excellent. All in all it was a nice stay and if the guest rooms were modernised this could be a wonderful hotel."
The price is £113
per night
17 May - 18 May
Norseman Hotel
The Sands Hotel
Garden
The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Pleasant Quiet comfortable nice dining options "
The price is £162
per night
13 May - 14 May
The Sands Hotel
Murray Arms Hotel
Exterior
Murray Arms Hotel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (106)
"Friendly welcome, very good restaurant "
The price is £120
per night
12 May - 13 May
Murray Arms Hotel
Albert Hotel
2 bars/lounges
Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201)
"Great visit to Kirkwall! The Albert hotel was fantastic! It is an older property decorated very nicely! Our room was upgraded to a larger room because there were 2of us! The meal we had in the restaurant was the best we had in our visit to the Orkney’s. The staff was so accommodating and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for anyone headed to the Orkney Islands"
The price is £175
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Albert Hotel
Mackays Hotel Wick
Exterior
Mackays Hotel Wick
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (163)
"Hotels.com booked us in here as we had been double booked at our original booking. We didn't mind at all and in fact we really enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel.The staff were loely as was the room and breakfast. Very well done hotels.com and Mackays hotel."
Mackays Hotel Wick
Ferry Inn Stromness
View from property
Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (138)
"Cozy, comfortable and clean hotel, very handy for Ferry and Stromness. Bar downstairs and excellent breakfast. "
The price is £209
per night
15 May - 16 May
Ferry Inn Stromness
The Orkney Hotel
Bar (on property)
The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin"
The price is £165
per night
18 May - 19 May
The Orkney Hotel
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Beach
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Deborah the host was so friendly and welcoming and made our stay really pleasant with freshly prepared breakfast daily. Would highly recommend this B&B but you do need a car to get around. "
The price is £103
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Exterior
The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
"Very nice host."
The price is £192
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Royal Oak Guest House
Lounge
Royal Oak Guest House
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Friendly welcome, newly refurbished room, tasty breakfast, great advice for evening meal options. If we ever get back up here, we will definitely stay here again. "
The price is £125
per night
24 May - 25 May
Royal Oak Guest House
Smithfield Hotel
Interior
Smithfield Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Great spot for touring the Orkneys. Well located opposite a Co-op with PFS"
The price is £147
per night
26 May - 27 May
Smithfield Hotel
Karrawa Guest House
Front of property
Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Very nice place, clean and quiet, nice breakfast. Host was very nice. Highly recommend Karrawa Guest House."
The price is £132
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Karrawa Guest House
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
Front of property
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Very poor bathroom. No hot water for shower even though I turned on the electric heat. Breakfast was poor "
The price is £101
per night
23 May - 24 May
The Clachan Bed and Breakfast
Broadhaven Road
Standard Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Broadhaven Road
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"A very good quality finish to the room, which made for a relaxing evening. Definitely recommend to anyone to stay here"
The price is £78
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Broadhaven Road
Graemeshall House
Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | View from property
Graemeshall House
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Graemeshall house is an extraordinary place. The detail, history, comfort, breakfast quality are exceptional. The innkeeper is a terrific resource for exploring Orkney, has some terrific stories about the property, and is a really nice guy too. We will be back. "
Graemeshall House
Harbour House B&B
View from property
Harbour House B&B
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (108)
"Lovely and cozy place - owners are really making you welcome! Good deal for a budget stay!"
The price is £99
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Harbour House B&B
Burnside Cottage
Exterior
Burnside Cottage
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t have asked for more. Kacey was a wonderful and attentive host, the food was exceptional and seeing the owl fly past was an added treat"
The price is £175
per night
25 May - 26 May
Burnside Cottage
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Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"Room was perfect. View from the room looking over the harbour. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and the portions were large. No skimping on anything. Breakfast was really good and no pressure to rush. Will definitely recommend and return to this hotel if we can come back to Orkney. A big thank you to all the staff that looked after us. "
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The Ayre Hotel