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Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (225)
"Staff were very good, happy to help!"
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is ฿2,833
฿3,399 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Ayre Hotel
2 bars/lounges
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (264)
"Breakfast was great and we liked the location, near shopping and the bus station. We also liked the Bothy Bar ;-)"
United States
Sylvia
The price is ฿4,249
฿5,099 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Albert Hotel
Front of property
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
2.0 star property
Stromness
7.0 out of 10, Good, (83)
"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."
United Kingdom
Maya
The Stromness Hotel
Garden
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
Burray
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking"
United States
Ben D
The price is ฿5,001
฿6,001 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
The Sands Hotel
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Shore

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (173)
"nice area very efficient checkin/checkout"
United States
Bill
The price is ฿4,022
฿4,826 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Shore
Exterior
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151)
"Lovely hotel, fantastic seafood. "
United Kingdom
Claire
Murray Arms Hotel
Lobby
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Jeremy
The price is ฿3,148
฿3,777 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Royal Oak Guest House
Garden
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (74)
"We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely like to return"
United Kingdom
Antoinette
The price is ฿4,896
฿5,876 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Orkney Hotel
Exterior
The Anchorage

The Anchorage

The Anchorage
1.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Comfortable stay friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Drew
The Anchorage
View from property
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0 star property
Stromness
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (78)
"Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops. "
United States
Robert
The price is ฿6,925
฿8,310 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Free breakfast
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Stromness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"Beautiful place with great hosts"
United States
LINDA
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Property amenity
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "
Norway
Magnus
The price is ฿2,973
฿3,567 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Grainbank Mews
View from property
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0 star property
Stromness
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (173)
"Excellent location. Clean, cozy, restaurant & pub within. Free Wifi but doesn't work in room!"
Canada
Dominique
Ferry Inn Stromness
Front of property
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114)
"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."
United Kingdom
Matthew Simon
Karrawa Guest House
Exterior
Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House
4.0 star property
Holm
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38)
"Absolutely the perfect lodging! Huge rooms including the bathroom, refreshments in room 1st night, every detail taken care of, close to the sites we wanted to see, lovely setting, and a wonderful host."
United States
Marianne
Graemeshall House
Beach nearby
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
7.8 out of 10, Good, (42)
"If you are visiting Kirkwall do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful hostel"
United Kingdom
Chris
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Lake
Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
Kirkwall Hotel
Cottage | Living room
The Steading

The Steading

The Steading
3.0 star property
South Walls
The price is ฿34,745
฿41,694 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
The Steading
Exterior
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments
3.5 star property
Stromness
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Very friendly people about and such a lovely spot"
United Kingdom
Islay
Stromness Apartments
Interior
Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
3.0 star property
Dounby
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Very nice owners with quiet rooms and good breakfast."
United States
Ronald
Smithfield guesthouse
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Top Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent
"Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly."
Denis 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Grainbank Mews

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