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!
Very well centered for all the sites on the west side of Orkney and a quick drive to Kirkwall and the eastern archipelago sites. Staff was fantastic and a store featuring lots of local artisans is within walking distance. Not many dinner restaurants nearby, but a grocery store across the street had plenty of options for my needs.
My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place.
เข้าพัก 1 คืน, สิงหาคม 2026
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10/10 ดีเลิศ
Kara
1 ก.ค. 2024
ชื่นชอบ: สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก
Great breakfast options and the staff are friendly!
Great spot for touring the Orkneys. Well located opposite a Co-op with PFS
เข้าพัก 2 คืน, สิงหาคม 2023
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10/10 ดีเลิศ
Robert
1 ก.ค. 2024
ชื่นชอบ: สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก
We had a great stay.
The whole team very helpful and very friendly.
Great breakfasts.
The best prawn cocktail I've ever had.
Thank you.
Vikings also made an appearance.
Ivy and Ann Marie are great! Loved our stay at the Smithfield. Gas and groceries across the street. Breakfasts were fantastic. Dinner options in the immediate area are limited. Surrounding area is beautiful with relaxed atmosphere.
เข้าพัก 3 คืน, มิถุนายน 2024
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4/10 แย่
MARCUS
13 มิ.ย. 2024
ไม่ชื่นชอบ: สภาพของที่พักและสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก
The most expensive unmanned (except by appointment) B&B on Orkney. No restaurant or bar.
Sadly the hotel no longer has a restaurant and bar. Apparently they’ve been unable to get staff which seems to be an island wide issue. However the rooms are clean though a little dated. The breakfast was good and the staff accommodating.
We had a very enjoyable and restful 5-night stay here. The accommodation was very comfortable and in a convenient location for getting around the island (and travelling to others), while being nice and quiet as well. It's a shame that the restaurant is currently out of action but there are plenty of options in quite easy driving distance (although we would advise booking ahead, as a lot of them were quite sought-after). And an excellent breakfast was laid on (and a packed meal for the day of our early departure) by the very helpful staff. Also, there's a well-stocked Asda just across the road. It was a lovely holiday and we're very grateful for the opportunity to visit such a wonderful place.
The overall property was good, the room was somewhat spacious, the breakfast was good!
Upon arrival, it was difficult to see there was parking behind hotel and where the front door was. There was a step up into the bathroom, and very restricted room while sitting on toilet. My husband's knees were slammed against the towel warmer.
Ann Marie at reception was exceptionally helpful, and she got us dinner reservations at a nearby hotel. Very disappointed that the restaurant at the Smithfield was closed after we had made reservations for hotel stay.
Don't book this one if you have other options. It is a low level B&B, not a hotel. Room is small and not designed for a bedroom, big window is right above your bed, cold air will blow on your head when you are sleep. They give us a very small table for breakfast, I asked them is this table for one person or two? The answer was its for one person but it is for two of you. It is a very bad answer. Also, they only provide one meal for two person, they let us share one meal. I am a history researcher, when to many countries, never seen such bad service. Do not book this hotel if you have any other options. Thanks for reading.
This place was clean and comfortable with a nice breakfast. However, we booked it as a hotel with a bar and restaurant, which had ceased to operate by the time we got there. This is an issue in a fairly remote location with no other dining options. We were hiking, and the nearest place was almost 2 miles away. It needs to rebrand as a bed and breakfast. Although the staff were lovely, reception was usually closed with a phone number to call.This was the second time this has happened on our trip to Orkney. There seems to be a serious issue with finding staff, even though demand is high. While we were there, at least half the guests were hikers and cyclists. With no restaurant, perhaps the former hotel facilities could be converted into a self catering lounge with kitchen area, maybe a washer dryer. Drying room for boots and wet coats would be good. The life saver is the big Asda across the street with a good selection of food and alcohol!
เข้าพัก 2 คืน, มิถุนายน 2024
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6/10 พอใช้
Roar
14 ส.ค. 2024
ชื่นชอบ: ความสะอาด, พนักงานและบริการ
Restauranten er srengt
Hotellet reklamerer med restaurant og bar, men begge deler var stengt. Så kun bed and breakfast. Enkelt rom uten arbeidsplass, men fin dusj. Enkel frokost.
We very much enjoyed our stay at Smithfield Hotel. Lovely room, comfy bed, and great shower. Excellent breakasts and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful!