Orkney Guide Book:
Hotels and Guest Houses


References: Bed & Breakfast - Self-Catering

Albert Hotel, Mounthoolie Lane, KIRKWALL, Orkney  KW15 1JZ
Tel (01856) 876000, Fax (01856) 875397
website    www.alberthotel.co.uk
Traditional hotel in town centre tastefully refurbished.   4 bars, convenient location.  STB *** HOTEL, 19 bedrooms (all en-suite).

Ayre Hotel, Ayre Road,  KIRKWALL, Orkney  KW15 1QX
Tel (01856) 873001, Fax (01856) 876289
e-mail  ayrehotel@orkney.com
website  www.ayrehotel.co.uk
Family-owned hotel on harbour front, some rooms with sea views.  Close to historic town centre and all amenities.  STB 4 **** HOTEL, 33 bedrooms (all en-suite).

Balfour Castle, Balfour, SHAPINSAY, Orkney KW17 2DY
Tel (01856) 711282,  Fax (01856) 711283
e-mail  balfourcastle@btinternet.com
website www.balfourcastle.com
The world’s most northerly castle hotel.  Victorian Scottish Baronial Castle with exclusive accommodation available for up to 10 guests.  In original condition with period furnishings.  STB AWAITING INSPECTION.

Foveran Hotel & Restaurant, ST OLA  KW15 1SF
Tel (01856) 872389, Fax (01856) 876430
website www.foveranhotel.co.uk
Family-run hotel and restaurant set in 8 acres overlooking Scapa Flow.  Emphasis on cuisine using fresh local produce.  Kirkwall two miles. “Taste of Scotland” listed.    STB *** HOTEL, 8 bedrooms (all en-suite).

The Hoy Hotel, South Road, Lyness, HOY, Orkney  KW16 3NT 
Tel (01856) 791377, Fax (01856) 791251
Recently opened, centrally located on island.  Convenient for ferry terminal, post office, shop, restaurant and bar.  Comfortable rooms.  Good food.  STB ** GUEST HOUSE, 5 bedrooms ( all en-suite).

Lynnfield Hotel, Holm Road, KIRKWALL  KW15 1SU
Tel (01856) 872505, Fax (01856) 870038
website  www.lynnfieldhotel.com
Family owned country house hotel, set in its own grounds, with outdoor sports area, panoramic views of Kirkwall Bay and islands, large car park.  STB  *** HOTEL, 10 bedrooms (all en-suite).

Merkister Hotel, HARRAY, Orkney  KW17 2LF 
Tel (01856) 771366, Fax (01856) 771515
website www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/merkist.html
Ideal location situated on the shores of Loch Harray with panoramic views.  Fisherman’s haven; own birdwatching hide.  Hotel and restaurant featured in 6 major guides including Egon Ronay.  STB *** HOTEL, 13 bedrooms (all en-suite).

North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory, Twingness,  NORTH RONALDSAY, Orkney 
KW17 2BE

Tel  (01857) 633200, Fax (01857) 633207
website www.nrbo.f2s.com
Solar and wind powered island accommodation with bird watching and natural history activities.  Situated on the remotest island of the north isles.  STB ** GUEST HOUSE, 4 bedrooms: 2 double and 2 twin (1 en-suite) and 3 4-bed dormitories.

Orkney Hotel, Victoria Street, KIRKWALL KW15 1DN
Tel (01856) 873477 Fax. (01856) 872767
website www.orkneyhotel.co.uk

Pierowall Hotel, Pierowall, WESTRAY, Orkney  
Tel (01857) 677208
website www.orknet.co.uk/pierowall
Traditional family-run hotel in Pierowall village.  Personal attention combined with wonderful home cooking with local quality meat and fish, 6 bedrooms (2 en-suite)  STB Awaiting Inspection.


Sands Hotel, BURRAY KW17 2SS
Tel (01856) 731298
website www.thesandshotel.co.uk

St Ola Hotel, Harbour Street, KIRKWALL KW15 1LE
Tel (01856) 875090 Fax. (01856) 875090
website www.stolahotel.co.uk

Standing Stones Hotel, STENNESS, Orkney  KW16 3JX
Tel (01856) 850449, Fax (01856) 851262
website  www.standingstoneshotel.co.uk
On the shores of the Loch of Stenness, an ideal base for discovering all of Orkney’s attractions.  The Hotel is furnished to a high standard and is ideal for fishing, birdwatching, family holidays and business.  A warm welcome is assured at this family run hotel.  STB *** HOTEL, 17 bedrooms  (all en-suite)

Stromabank Hotel, Longhope, Hoy, Orkney KW16 3PA
Tel (01856) 701494 Fax (01856) 701611
website www.stromabank.co.uk

Stronsay Hotel, Whitehall, Stronsay, Orkney
Tel (01857) 616213 Fax (01857) 616465
website www.stronsayhotelorkney.com
email stronsay.hotel@stronsay.co.uk

Licensed for Weddings. Available for functions. Ramp Access. Double room available with facilities for disabled occupants including disabled toilet.

West End Hotel, Main Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW151BU
Tel (01856) 872368 Fax (01856) 876181
website www.orkneyisles.co.uk/westendhotel

Brekkness Guest House, Muddisdale Road, KIRKWALL KW15 1RS
Tel (01856) 874317
website www.brekknessguesthouse.com

Sanderlay Guest House, 2 Viewfield Drive, KIRKWALL KW15 1RB
Tel (01856) 875587 Fax. (01856) 876350
website www.sanderlay.co.uk

Woodwick House, Woodwick, EVIE  KW17 2RU
Tel (01856) 751330, Fax (01856) 751383
website www.woodwickhouse.co.uk
Peace and seclusion in idyllic surroundings. 20 min from Kirkwall and Stromness. Views to the islands.  12 acres of grounds, burn, bay and bluebell woodland.  Imaginative fresh local cuisine.  Brochure available.  Cultural events.   5 bedrooms: 1 single, 2 double, 1 twin and 1 family (3 en-suite).

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