Orkney Hotels

The Orkney Hotel – Welcome and experience a 17th Century hotel where fresh local cuisine meets traditional Orcadian hospitality in the heart of the ancient royal burgh of Kirkwall, Orkney.

Stromness Hotel, Orkney – Situated in the very heart of Stromness – overlooking the picturesque harbour of this historic seaport. The comfortable rooms and fine food and drink will make your trip to Orkney a very special one!

Barony Hotel, Orkney – a family run hotel which stands on the shores of the Boardhouse Loch in Birsay. It is surrounded by 3 excellent bird reserves and is close to 4 other trout fishing lochs.

Brown’s Self Catering, Orkney – self-catering house centrally situated on the shore side of the small town of Stromness. 10 minutes easy walk to the ferry terminals and bus stop. Wake up to the sights and smells that define Orkney: boats rocking in the harbour, stone townhouses nestled together, winding cobbled lanes angled to provide shelter from the sea winds.

Brown’s Hostel, Orkney – Easy, central location, just walk 3 minutes from the bus stop or the ferry terminal and you’ll be at Brown’s Hostel. On the picturesque main street of Stromness, our local family-run hostel is convenient to many shops, pubs and restaurants.

Daisy Cottage, Orkney Daisy Cottage, Orkney – Situated in Pierowall Village in a quiet spot overlooking the bay near the hotel, shops and post office, swimming pool,healthy living centre and play park. Seals can be seen in Pierowall Bay. There is ample parking space for two cars and a grass area with a bench where you can watch the world go by. Outside there is a timber shed for stowing cycles and other bulky items. The lounge is fully equipped with TV, DVD, and telephone. There is a double bedroom at the front and a twin to the rear, offering comfortable sleeping for four people. All bedlinen and towels are provided free of charge. The well equipped kitchen has all that you will need to cook, eat and wash up dishes and a wonderful view of cows in the fields behind. Air source heating has now been installed and is operated with a key meter. You can take the key to the post office where you can pay to have the power stocked up. We operate a strict no smoking policy. We allow well behaved pets but do ask that they bring their own bed with them. Facilities HAIRDRYER AVAILABLE […]

Sebay Mill, Orkney Luxury 4 & 5 Star Apartments in Orkney Sebay Mill, Orkney – Situated just ten minutes from the main town of Kirkwall.  This old Orkney mill has been converted into six award-winning self catering apartments which have been beautifully designed and luxuriously finished to 4 and 5 Star Visit Scotland standards. Accommodation Each individual apartment has been finished to the highest possible standard from specially commissioned artwork by Sam MacDonald to the solid hardwood floors. The bedrooms are all furnished with natural timber fittings, whilst double rooms have king size beds. All kitchens fully equipped with a washer/dryer, dishwasher, stainless steel cookers and a microwave. The bathrooms all have a separate bathroom and shower fitted. Each apartment contains a TV, DVD and CD player along with other essentials including an iron and board, alarm clock and hair dryer. When you arrive, we will show you around your self catered accommodation and provide you with a welcome pack containing local Orkney Produce, including cheese, Orkney fudge and much more. A large garden with a decking area is located at the front, with a bridge over the burn leading to another large garden. Private parking is also available behind the building. […]

Lynnfield Hotel, Orkney Lynnfield Hotel, Orkney – A small country-house hotel, looking northwards over Orkney’s capital, to Kirkwall Bay and the north isles beyond. Offering beautifully furnished accommodation, with each room being unique and carefully decorated. Renowned for the exceptional food which is presented from the restaurant, perfect for a romantic meal whilst looking over the Orkney countryside. The accommodation at The Lynnfield hotel consists of ten, fully fitted bedrooms and suites, meaning we can give individual attention to all our guests. On the other hand, if you want to be left in peace during your stay, that is in plentiful supply here. All of the hotels bedrooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, furnished with antique beds and complemented by very modern en-suites. You won’t find better accommodation throughout Kirkwall, or indeed the whole of Orkney. The wood-panelled lounge provides the ideal space within the hotel to relax. If the peat fire and comfy sofas aren’t relaxing enough, choose a soothing dram from our extensive range of malt whiskies – over 360 at last count, including many rare expressions of Highland Park, Britain’s most northerly distillery, and our closest neighbour. Restaurant The restaurant offers fine views over Kirkwall, but more importantly […]

Pierowall Hotel, Orkney – Enjoy the atmosphere of a family friendly hotel right in the heart of Pierowall, between the Heritage Centre and Art Gallery.

The Peedie Hoose, Orkney The Peedie Hoose, Orkney – 4 star luxury holiday cottage – Traditional Orkney stone built self catering cottage. Renovated to a very high standard, charming and traditional from outside and thoroughly modern within. Ideally situated within the heart of the West Mainland, convenient for any visitor coming to Orkney whether wishing to fish, bird watch, sightsee or simply to relax and get away from it all. Accommodation Living Room The living room has been tastefully decorated and has 2 leather couches, one of which doubles up as a bed-settee and a very comfortable leather reclining chair with footstool. The TV has built in freeview. There is a DVD player, mini hi-fi system and an ipod docking station. Bedrooms There is one double bedroom and one triple bedroom. The triple bedroom has a double bed with a single bunk above – this is the room that families usually use for the children, it has an LCD TV with built in DVD. All bed linen and towels are provided. If required a cot, baby bath and high chair can be provided. Kitchen The fully fitted modern kitchen is equipped with everything you would expect and perhaps even a little […]

Scapa House, Orkney Scapa House, Orkney – Ida welcomes all guests no matter what time of day or night with a friendly introduction to Scapa House. Tea, Coffee and home bakes are offered in the dining room after being shown to your room. The beautiful aroma of the goodies baking is often noted by guests. Scapa House is a seven roomed villa situated on the private road leading into Scapa Distillery, which is one mile from the centre of Kirkwall on the A964. Scapa House formerly provided accommodation for the excise officers and their families from 1888 until 1976. We purchased the property from Hiram Walker in 1982, one of the previous owners of Scapa Distillery. The distillery currently operates on full production, and our guests can enjoy a guided tour, followed by a dram of 16 year old Scapa single malt. The double bedrooms are spacious with king size beds that accommodate en-suites with large shower areas. The twin room is equally as spacious, also offering a large shower en-suite room. The dining room may be used for guests at any time for socialising and relaxing. Location Being situated on the edge of Scapa Flow, guests can access Scapa […]

Button Ben Guest House, Orkney Button Ben Guest House, Orkney – A four star gold accommodation situated on the beautiful Orkney Islands. Just a short drive away from the two main towns, Kirkwall and Stromness, as well as many of the archaelogical sites including Maeshowe, The Standing Stones of Stenness, The Ring of Brodgar and newly discovered site The Ness of Brodgar.  We are in a fantastic location for you to explore everything the islands have to offer, whether you are here for one of our many festivals (Blues, Jazz, Folk, St Magnus, and Science to name but a few), shooting, fishing or diving Scapa Flow, Button-Ben offers you a home from home. Our delicious selection of breakfasts (which use local produce where possible) are sure to set you up each day!  In the evenings you can relax in the comfort of your own room with a ‘cuppa’ and home bakes or alternatively there is a lounge area where there is free Wi-Fi, Orkney books and magazines. If you’re lucky you could even catch a glimpse of the many birds and animals we enjoy here, from pheasants and hen-harriers, owls, house martins and geese or hares and rabbits. As they all visit from time to time! Whatever your reasons for visiting staying at Button-Ben is a must! Rooms Our accommodation […]

Avalon House, Orkney Avalon House, Orkney – A purpose built Guest House with its own private car park. Home cooking, home comforts and a warm welcome await you at Avalon House. All rooms are on the ground floor with easy access, non-smoking and pet free.  All rooms have en-suites with king-size or single beds with memory foam mattresses. Every room has a TV with Freeview/DVD and free Wi-Fi access.  Coffee making facilities, hair dryer, iron & iron boards and USB charging points in all rooms. Avalon House is only 20 minutes walk from the historic town centre of Kirkwall while offering a quiet location with views across Kirkwall Bay and north to the isles of Rousay, Wyre and Gairsay only a minutes walk away. Being Orcadians we can help you decide how best to spend your time whilst visiting our archipelago of islands.  We delight in making your stay here at Avalon House a very welcoming comfortable stay. Beautiful views over Kirkwall Bay, our Guest House is perfectly located for an enjoyable and relaxing Orcadian weekend break or a leisurely mid-week holiday. Rooms Avalon House has 5 Guest Rooms  – 2 Twin Rooms, 2 Double Rooms and one Family Room (king size bed with 2 […]

Unigar Cottages, Orkney Unigar Cottages, Orkney – A group of three recently built, well designed, environmentally friendly cottages. Situated in a peaceful, rural location in the small community of Quoyloo in the West Mainland, the heart of Neoliithic Orkney. Ideally located for exploring Orkney’s unique archaeological heritage (Skara Brae is just two miles away). Unigar is also well placed for discovering Orkney’s beautiful countryside and many natural attractions. You will find abundant bird life and glorious wildflowers on the doorstep. There are also great local opportunities for fishing, walking and beachcombing. The three cottages are warm and welcoming, light and airy and are equipped and maintained to an exceptional high standard. Quoyloo has a well stocked village shop and the renowned Orkney Brewery with its visitor centre and restaurant is a two minute walk away. More facilities are available in nearby Dounby and the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness are within easy driving distance. The cottages offer luxurious accommodation for couples, families and larger groups. Whether you are first time or frequent visitors to Orkney, Unigar will provide a convenient and comfortable base for your stay. Scarwell Cottage Sleeps 4 Ideal for couples or a small family. Consists of […]

Sands Hotel, Orkney Sands Hotel, Orkney – Standing in a small fishing village on the Island of Burray, just off mainland Orkney. Rooms Guests are invited to relax in any one of the six en-suite bedrooms or two luxury suites at the hotel – all boasting sea views and excellent facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. Rooms are spacious and lovingly decorated with quality furnishings, televisions, telephones, radio alarm clocks, WiFi internet access and a hospitality tray. The two suites are ideal for either families or couples looking for a little more space in which to relax. Both modern and tastefully decorated, they include a double and a twin room with en-suite facilities plus a small kitchenette and a spacious sitting area. Fine Dining Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all eagerly awaited at Sands Hotel by residing guests, locals and tourists. The popular Watersound Restaurant is open daily for lunches, bar meals and a la carte menu serving home-cooked food using fresh local produce wherever possible. Things to Do For those visiting the hotel there is a wealth of things to see-and-do to keep both adults and children entertained. The Orkney Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral, The Italian Chapel, The Churchill […]

14 Buttquoy Park, Orkney 14 Buttquoy Park, Orkney – This cosy little 1 bedroom cottage is centrally located in Kirkwall. All shops, restaurants and visitor attractions are all within walking distance from this property. There is free parking and outside clothes line for all washing. There are single beds in the bedroom with a bed settee in the lounge. A walk-in shower and fully fitted kitchen along with all linen adds to the comfort of your stay. A panoramic view of Kirkwall along with the many varied colours of an Orkney sky awaits you every morning. This popular town cottage is guaranteed to enhance your tranquil Orkney adventure. The Lounge This spacious lounge will help you relax after an active day exploring Orkney’s sites enjoying a panoramic view overlooking Kirkwall. The Property This is a 1 bedroom property with 2 single beds or 1 double bed, whatever the preference of the guests. The bathroom has recently been updated into a wet room with heated towel rail for your warmth and comfort. The lounge has a comfortable suite with freeview TV, CD player / Radio and broadband. Table and chairs set at the window so that you can eat a prepared […]