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Our top choices for Balfour Castle hotels

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.
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.

1. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
6.9 km from Balfour Castle
United States
F David
฿5,475
฿6,569 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
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

The Ayre Hotel
5.9 km from Balfour Castle
United Kingdom
Julie
฿3,816
฿4,579 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
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.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

3. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
6 km from Balfour Castle
United States
machel
฿6,193
฿7,432 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Albert Hotel
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 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.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
6.4 km from Balfour Castle
United States
David
฿5,714
฿6,857 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Orkney 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 restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
5.8 km from Balfour Castle
United States
Beth
฿4,197
฿8,755 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore
A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.
A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.
A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

6. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
18.3 km from Balfour Castle
฿5,104
฿6,125 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
6.6 km from Balfour Castle
United Kingdom
Tanya
฿4,903
฿5,884 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
West End Guest House
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a brick house, and a clear sky.
A bunk bed with a desk and dresser in a room with floral wallpaper.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden door.

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
6.5 km from Balfour Castle
฿8,557
฿10,268 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
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Compare popular hotels close to Balfour Castle

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
Royal Oak Guest House
10.0
Exceptional
59 reviews
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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
The Ayre Hotel
8.6
Excellent
267 reviews
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A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
Albert Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
307 reviews
View
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
The Orkney Hotel
8.4
Very good
82 reviews
View
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
The Shore
8.2
Very good
189 reviews
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Top Balfour Castle Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel! The room was above and beyond our expectations! Super clean, roomy, and comfortable! The on site restaurant was yummy and the staff were friendly. We will be back!"
SHEILA 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Albert Hotel
Graemeshall House

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."
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Graemeshall House
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel- room was spotless, plenty of parking onsite, cooked breakfast was delicious and gluten-free options were available. Fyona was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back at some point"
Elinor 5-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Karrawa Guest House
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good
"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Stromness Hotel
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

8/10 Good
"We had difficulty working around the very small double bed that was in a space so small it was against the wall one side and had about 12 to 14 inches gap on the oyher side . Not good for the mature travellor."
Susan 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
West End Guest House
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Other attractions near Balfour Castle

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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A stone staircase leading to a partially ruined stone building with a view of a town and greenery in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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Orkney Brewery

10.0/10 (1 review)
Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Orkney Wireless Museum

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
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Peedie Sea

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peedie Sea during your travels in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balfour Castle?
Balfour Castle is located in Shapinsay, a welcoming area that travellers like for its island views. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Balfour Castle?
The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Balfour Castle. Other good options within 5 miles include Albert Hotel and The Shore.
How many hotels will I find close to Balfour Castle?
Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Balfour Castle.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balfour Castle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Balfour Castle.