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An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

1. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

£55

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

2. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Giorgia

£73

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

£80

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

£150

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

5. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

£120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

6. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

£112

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

7. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

£155

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

8. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

£119

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

£182

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with a single entrance door, a small window, and a light fixture on the exterior wall.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

£141

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

11. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

£143

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

12. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

£63

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

£121

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

14. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

£105

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

£110

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy room, excellent service, perfectly located."

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very unique cottage. I just loved it. It was clean and cozy. I loved watching the otters and just sitting and watching the water."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly warm perfect every thing you needed for a 2 week holiday extremely comfortable I cannot rate the property any higher enough best property I have stayed in"

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

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West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

£63

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

£119

21 Nov - 22 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

£121

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

£143

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in St Mary'S?

The best area to stay in St Mary's is the village centre, particularly around Main Street and the harbour.This area is the heart of St Mary's, offering easy access to essential amenities and the island's ferry services. Main Street is where you'll find most of the local shops, cafes, and restaurants, and it's a pleasant area for a stroll. The harbour is a focal point, with boats coming and going, and offers lovely views of the water.Couples looking for a relaxing break will appreciate the convenience of staying in the village centre. You'll be within walking distance of several eateries for evening meals and can easily catch a boat for day trips to other islands from the harbour. This allows for an easy experience without needing to rely on taxis or long walks.For those who enjoy a bit more seclusion but still want good access, staying slightly outside the main village, perhaps along the roads leading towards Hugh Town, can be a good option. You might find properties with more expansive views or larger gardens, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

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How much is the nightly rate at a St. Mary's hotel?

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Our top choices for St. Mary's hotels

1. Murray Arms Hotel

2. The Ayre Hotel

3. Karrawa Guest House

4. The Shore

5. The Anchorage

6. Albert Hotel

7. The Orkney Hotel

8. The Stromness Hotel

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

11. The Sands Hotel

12. West End Guest House

13. Royal Oak Guest House

14. Grainbank Mews

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about St. Mary's

Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Albert Hotel

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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