About this property

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have en-suite facilities. The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property. The property is situated opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Cliff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
breakfast choice was excellent, the room was a little small but more than adequate for my needs. Had dinner on two evenings, again the food was very good. I can strongly recomend this hotel, I plan to visit Orkney again and when I do I will be...
Dana
Canada Canada
Its hard to say too much about the Ferry Inn given that we arrived at about 530 pm. and had to leave at 530am. to catch the ferry. The room was lovely and clean, and the little interaction we had with staff was great! I would recommend it. It was...
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The welcome from reception and helpfulness was second to none. Lovely en-suite room across the road from the Ferry Inn. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was superb and my only disappointment is that I couldn't finish it all!
Kristen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Brilliant location in Stromness with a pub serving amazing food! We had a great night. All staff so friendly and accommodating.
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Very good food.
Wassell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quaint old pub close to ferry. Karen on reception was very nice and helpful. Excellent breakfast with fine porridge.
Kath
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were exceptionally helpful and full of smiles. The food, at breakfast and at dinner, was absolutely terrific - dinner especially was first-class. Thank you all so much.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is fantastic the room was great the staff went above and beyond and were so nice the food was very good and the bar was excellent
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff all lovely. Very good evening meal. Comfy bed. Great location.
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
everything from the pub below amazing food near the ferry 2 minutes walk.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Ferry Inn
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish • Seafood • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ferry Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should be aware before booking that the rooms are spread across multiple buildings that are all served by the Ferry Inn reception, restaurant and bar. The Harbourside House and Miller's House annexes are just a few steps across the narrow street from the main Ferry Inn building.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ferry Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.