Hotels in Orkney Islands 10 hotels and apartments

Merkister Hotel

Finstown

 3 Star Hotel

Customer rating from 2 reviews: 10.0 Spectacular

Situated on the shores of Harray Loch the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. We are in the perfect location for your visit 15 minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness and nestled in the middle of Skara Brae Maeshowe Brough of Birsay several RSPB reserves and much much moreThe hotel also has a busy lounge bar for those who enjoy a more informal place to eat. The lounge bar is a great place to enjoy a drink at any time of the day especially the evenings when the bar is busy with locals and guests alike exchanging stories of the day.We have an award-winning restaurant where during breakfast you can watch the Swans Herons and if lucky our pair of Hen Harriers and during dinner maybe catch one of our have to see to be believed sunsets. Please visit the Skerries Restaurant area of the site where you can read more and view our menus.The Fisherman's Neuk is our residents' private lounge. We ha

Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

 3 Star Hotel

Customer rating from 2 reviews: 6.0 Above Average

200 years old Ayre hotel is situated overlooking Kirkwall harbour, where the fishing fleet come and go and the ferries to the North Isles dock. Kirkwall is Orkney's principal town and the central point for exploring the entire county. Whether you want to look around the mainland - from Skara Brae in the north to Burwick in the south, or hop on a ferry and visit the isles, you are never more than twenty miles from the hotel. Orkney is steeped in history, going as far back as Neolithic times, so you will never tire of things to see and do, whether you come in summer time and enjoy the long hours of daylight, or if you come in winter for that break away from all the hassles of modern-day living. All 34 rooms have en-suite facilities, colour television and coffee-making tray. There are limited rooms which are more suitable for the disabled; with wheel-chair accessible toilets on the ground floor near the restaurant and public bar.

Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

 2 Star Hotel

Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall, close to St. Magnus Cathedral, Orkney Museum, and Earl's Palace. Nearby points of interest also include Bishop's Palace. Albert Hotel features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include an elevator (lift). This is a smoke-free property. All guestrooms at Albert Hotel feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Wireless Internet access is available. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones.

The Inn Guest House

Nether Button

 3 Star Guest House

The INN Guest House offers high quality bed and breakfast accommodation in the Orkney Islands. Situated on the waterfront of the picturesque village of St Mary's in the parish of Holm the INN was originally built in the 1830's as an Inn for the farmers to stay in whilst waiting for the boats to the South Isles after a day at market.Now a three star guest house it has been newly refurbished to a high standard with spacious rooms all of which are en-suite. Most of our rooms have views over Holm Bay with the Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel in the background and we offer some excellent facilities including free WiFi wireless internet access and LCD TV's with DVD players plus complimentary hospitality trays including various teas coffees and local biscuits in all rooms.Our breakfast menu is varied with local produce used whenever possible. Special diets catered for on request. You can enjoy your breakfast in our comfortable spacious dining room whilst taking in the views over the bay. Packed lunches can...

Balfour Castle Hotel

Kirkwall

 3 Star Hotel

Balfour Castle on the Orkney Island of Shapinsay is dramatically placed between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea - the peaceful ebb and flow of waves can be heard constantly. The hotel offers oak panelled rooms, log fires and comfortable bedrooms containing beautiful Victorian furniture and antiques. A perfect central location for touring the fascinating Orkney Archipelago. Their private grounds offer a safe and peaceful haven in which to savour woodland walks, birdsong, wild flowers and the beauty of our Victorian walled gardens. Fresh fruit and vegetables are picked daily and served with local game, meats and delicious seafood. Shapinsay boasts wonderful wildlife, a variety of coastal walks, sandy beaches, archaeological sites and much more besides. Orkney is a birdwatchers' paradise with thousands making the pilgrimage every year. 8000 hectares of nature reserve land are managed by the RSPB and vast numbers of birds nest here. There is also a host of sporting activities on offer in the area i

Lav Rockha Guest House

Kirkwall

 4 Star Guest House

At Lav'rockha we offer high quality accommodation with all facilities foryour comfort at competitive rates.Our awards include being the first STB 4 star graded Guest House in Orkneythe first to achieve Gold standard for environmental performance under thegreen tourism business scheme Best BandB winner and Best Orkney Breakfastfinalist in the Orkney food Awards and the prestigious Taste of Scotlandaccreditation.Lav'rockha is less than a mile from Kirkwall town centre and the ferries tothe North Isles. We have private car parking.Suitable for tourist and business guests