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All Orkney Islands Hotels

Below is a list of all Orkney Islands Hotels in Scotland with Websites, Phone Numbers, Images and links to Maps and Reviews

Kirkwall and Stomness are the largest Towns on the Isles of Orkney. The main Ferry Routes are from Aberdeen on the east coast mainland, and Caithness, John o Groats and Scrabster on the north coast mainland.

Orkney has some of the oldest Buildings in Europe for visits 3,000 BC, Chambered Cairn Burial Sights, Beaches, Cliffs and is also an excelent location for Fishing and Diving. The Scapa Flow naval base is a haven for Divers as it is where the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled June 21st 1919. Many of those Ships were raised for scrap, but some remain in Scapa Flow where they are popular for Diving.

Orkney Websites

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B&Bs Self Catering Restaurants

VS = Visit Scotland Assessed . AA = Automobile Association Assessed . SC = Self Classified

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The Foveran

The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms
SC 4 Star, 3 miles southwest of Kirkwall at St. Ola. A family-run restaurant with rooms on the Orkney Mainland, an ideal base to further explore the splendour of Orkney. Tel: 01856 872 389.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1SF



The Lynnfield Hotel

The Lynnfield Hotel & Restaurant
VS 4 Star, on the south side of Kirkwall on Holm Road. We cater for all tastes, so please visit our web site and plan what you would like to do when you are in Orkney. Tel: 01856 872 505.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1SU


Sands Hotel

Sands Hotel & Restaurant
VS 4 Star, 12 miles south of Kirkwall in Burray Village. Situated on the shore of Scapa Flow with all rooms en suite and overlooking the beach and pier with local fishermen. Our restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals and a la carte. The hotel is completely non-smoking. Tel: 01856 731 298.
Website . Postcode: KW17 2SS


The Storehouse

The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms
SC 4 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Bridge Street Wynd. Luxury Rooms, Bar with Log Fire, Free WiFi. Tel: 01856 252 250.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1JD


Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel & Restaurant
VS 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Mounthoolie Lane. All the local shops, St. Magnus Cathedral and Earls Palace are close by. Ferries to the outer North Isles is only a five minute walk away. Tel: 01856 876 000.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1JZ


Ayre Hotel

Ayre Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Ayre Road. Overlooking Kirkwall harbour, ideal for looking around the mainland, or hop on a ferry and visit the isles, you are never more than twenty miles from the hotel. Tel: 01856 873 001.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1QX


Barony Hotel

Barony Hotel & Diner
SC 3 Star, 20 miles northwest of Kirkwall at Birsay. On the shores of the Boardhouse Loch in Birsay. Was for sale in 2023. Tel: 01856 721 327.
Postcode: KW17 2LS


Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn
SC 3 Star, 15 miles southwest of Kirkwall in the centre of Stromness on John Street. Great food and a relaxed and welcoming bar. Tel: 01856 850 280.
Website . Postcode: KW16 3AD


Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Harbour Street. A prominent landmark on the Kirkwall waterfont, one of Orkney's finest Victorian buildings. 37 en-suite rooms, 3 function rooms, spacious restaurant, relaxing lounge bar and lively public bar. Tel: 01856 872 232.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1LE


Merkister Hotel

Merkister Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 11 miles northwest of Kirkwall at Harray. On the shores of Harray Loch, the hotel stands in its own grounds with impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings, 15 minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. Tel: 01856 771 366.
Website . Postcode KW17 2LF


Murray Arms Hotel & Seafood Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 15 miles south of Kirkwall at St Margaret's Hope. All rooms are en suite. Our premises are dog friendly. Tel: 01856 831 205.
Website . Postcode: KW17 2SP


Orkney Hotel & Restaurant
VS 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Victoria Street. A 17th Century hotel that has been sympathetically renovated, retaining many of its original features and its charm. Tel: 01856 873 477.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1DN


Royal Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 15 miles west of Kirkwall at Stromness. A small family run hotel in the centre of Stromness with the Haven Restaurant, The Hudson Lounge, The Function Room and The Public Bar. Tel: 01856 850 342.
Website . Postcode: KW16 3BS


Smithfield Hotel Orkney image

Smithfield Hotel & Restaurant
VS 3 Star, 13 miles northwest of Kirkwall in the village of Dounby. The restaurant is open daily along with the public bar and a quiet TV lounge. Tel: 01856 771 215.
Website . Postcode: KW17 2HT


Standing Stones Hotel

Standing Stones Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 11 miles west of Kirkwall at Stenness. Overlooking the Loch of Stenness, an ideal starting point for exploring all of Orkney. The views over the loch are stunning, and at midsummer the sunsets are magnificent. Tel: 01856 850 449.
Website . Postcode: KW16 3JX


St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel & Diner
SC 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Harbour Street. Wide range of accommodation, family friendly lounge bar restaurant, and lively bar. Tel: 01856 875 090.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1LE


Stromness Hotel

Stromness Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 15 miles southwest of Kirkwall at Stromness. Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Stromness with comfortable accommodation and finest Orkney produce in our Scapa Flow restaurant. Tel: 01856 590 195.
Website . Postcode: KW16 3AA


The Shore

The Shore - Rooms Restaurant & Bar
SC 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall. Double, twin or single rooms, and loft suites. All have en-suite shower rooms wit the premier rooms being larger with front facing windows. Tel: 01856 872 200.
Facebook . Postcode: KW15 1LG


West End Hotel

West End Hotel & Diner
SC 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Main Street. Comfortable guest rooms, each with a shower-only bathroom. The property has been refurbished with a now fresh and inviting blend of old and new to cater to all tastes. Tel: 01856 881 201.
Website . Postcode: KW15 1BU


Stromabank Hotel

Stromabank Hotel & Restaurant
SC 3 Star, 21 miles southwest of Kirkwall at Longhope. On a hill with uninterrupted views of the Orkney Isles and over the Pentland Firth to mainland Scotland. Tel: 01856 701 494.
Website . Postcode: KW16 3PA


Balfour Castle

Balfour Castle
5 miles north of Kirkwall at Shapinsay. Is now be a private home.
Website . KW17 2DY


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