Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms. A short walk from the town’s main shopping area, this 4 star hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Each room at The Kirkwall Hotel has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.
A freshly cooked breakfast includes local butchers’ sausages, haggis, black pudding, free-range eggs and locally baked bread. The Harbour View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskies by the waterside.
Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure centre and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
Low score for Kirkwall
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Joanna
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location and rooms a very good size. Excellent showers”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“A beautiful hotel in a fantastic place. Kirkwall - and Orkney as a whole - are great, can’t recommend them enough and this is a great place to explore from. A warm welcome from the chap on reception, a good restaurant for evening meals - good...”
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Gtl
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location and delightful hotel with a great restaurant. Room 314 was triple aspect with three good windows straight onto the fishing harbour. Masses of room and nice bathroom and accessories throughout. Comfortable bed.
Restaurant food...”
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Pavla
Czech Republic
“Very nice looking hotel, looked more like a 4-star than a 3-star. The room and the bathroom were very nice and new-ish looking, and the fact that the hotel stands directly by the sea is also a plus. It's close to everywhere in the town. The...”
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Vanessa
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable beds and bathroom great. Property very clean but also full of character and charm. Staff all very pleasant and helpful.”
Murty
United Kingdom
“The Kirkwall Hotel is in a lovely and accessible area right on the harbour and next to the main high street. The bedroom and bathroom were very clean and comfortable and the border biscuite and cafetiere are a nice touch. The overhead shower is...”
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Stefan
Switzerland
“Clean and specious room
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent located
Good food”
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Elsa
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, great location, impressive building, comfortable and clean. Nice touches with local quality furnishings.”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“Fab location on the harbour front and near all the shops and transport links. The bed is one of the most comfortable I’ve had in a hotel in a long time. Staff were friendly.”
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Andy
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location on the seafront. Really friendly person on reception. Large room with tea/coffee making facilities. Lots of interesting photos/mementos everywhere.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express credit cards.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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