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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
RM434
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Cynthia
RM826
RM991 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Albert Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
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.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
RM697
RM1,298 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
RM711
RM853 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United States
Julie
RM1,110
RM1,332 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.
Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

6. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United States
Brian
RM689
RM826 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

7. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Canada
Diane
RM1,110
RM1,332 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Royal Hotel Stromness
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
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.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

8. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
United Kingdom
Tim
RM826
RM991 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Murray Arms Hotel
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
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.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

9. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Candy
Karrawa Guest House
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
RM569
RM683 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

11. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
RM693
RM831 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Grainbank Mews
A natural rock formation with a clear view of the beach and ocean beyond.
A deck with a black bathtub, stone wall, and a view of the sea.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a TV.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

12. Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
Sanday
Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
A harbor with boats and buildings reflecting on the water.
A variety of whisky bottles displayed on a shelf.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue upholstered bench, framed black and white photographs on the wall, and two tables with speakers.
A bar area with a marble table, leather chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

13. Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
Kirkwall Hotel
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small waste bin.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a small garden area.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, and gas stove.

14. Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments
Stromness
United Kingdom
Joan
Stromness Apartments
A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled blue towels on a brown bedspread. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.
A living room with brown sofas, a wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement, a fireplace, and a TV on a stand.
A two-story building with a brown door and windows, labeled "Harbour Cottage."
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, washing machine, and sink.

15. Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage
Stromness
United Kingdom
Mr T
Harbour Cottage
A hallway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a mirror on the wall.
A building with a concrete staircase leading to a door, a window, and a tree in the background.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and countertop.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a small side table with a vase of flowers, and a wall clock.

16. Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Anthony
Castleyards Apartment 1
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, a flag on top, and boats docked in the water.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and a tray of items, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a sign reading "S! OLA HOTEL" and a window displaying a "VACANCY" sign.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Barbara
St Ola Hotel
A beach with a rocky shoreline and a cliff.
A stone house with a dark roof, a chimney, and a sign reading 'WITHI-GILL'.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window with a view of greenery and mountains, a built-in oven, and a dining table with place settings.
A house with a stone facade, a chimney, and a window.

18. Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach

Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach
Stromness
United Kingdom
Darren
Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a bed with white linens, and a small wooden nightstand.
A living room with a wooden dining table, a black leather sofa, and a wooden cabinet.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small side table, and a mirror on the wall.

19. Castleyards Apartment 2

Castleyards Apartment 2
Kirkwall
United States
Patricia
Castleyards Apartment 2
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and rocky shoreline.
A living room with a desk, a television on a cabinet, a window with a heart-shaped decoration, and a wall-mounted bird feeder.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted power outlet.

20. Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall

Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Susan
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
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Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant food was good although the restaurant service was less than average."
Allen 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Ayre Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff and wonderful breakfast"
Diane 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"The Ferry Inn is delightful. The place is only bettered by the amazing family that runs it. Home away from home… excellent food, well appointed rooms and sparkling clean … we will be back!"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"
Patricia 4-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Smithfield guesthouse
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."
Masakazu 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."
Mairi 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Albert Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

8/10 Good
"Plenty of parking"
Douglas 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Karrawa Guest House
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly hosts, nice room with lovely view. Excellent breakfast"
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"
Lesley 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Grainbank Mews

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