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Royal Oak Guesthouse, hotel in Orkney

Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Clean and comfy
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£154
1 night, 2 adults
Aultnagar Accommodation, hotel in Orkney

Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The property is well located and about a 3km walk from the centre of Kirkwall. The property was very clean, well decorated and comfortable. The owners live in the house but there is a separate entrance for guests and it felt very private. There was a range of cereals, fresh fruit and bread available for breakfast and the host also asked whether we would like pancakes; there was also plenty of sauces and toppings.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
211 reviews
Price from
£105
1 night, 2 adults
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Orkney

Featuring views of Scapa Flow, Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast is a detached house in a rural location near Stromness. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site.

The only slight quibble I have that the address was a little hard to find. A sign just off the main road would be helpful.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
380 reviews
Price from
£114
1 night, 2 adults
Castaway Guesthouse, hotel in Orkney

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely location just outside of Kirkwall
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
262 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
Karrawa Guest House, hotel in Orkney

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

Absolutely everything, easy to locate, warm and cosy atmosphere, bedroom was warm, comfy bed, well appointed with lovely en suite. breakfasts were fabulous, hosts were so attentive to every detail, they were so personable and genuinely lovely people
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
£80
1 night, 2 adults
Bellavista Guest House, hotel in Orkney

Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Friendly, clean, helpful, excellent location, good parking good atmosphere, very comfy mattress
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£111
1 night, 2 adults
Grainbank Mews, hotel in Orkney

Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar.

Thank you to Albert and Aileen for a wonderful stay at Grainbank Mews. The room was beautiful and sparkling clean, with a delicious breakfast prepared for us each morning. Great location, just outside Kirkwall and a couple minutes' drive to all the shops and restaurants. We were really curious about life on Orkney, and Albert was very kind and informative, even pointing us in the direction of the 'Orkney Dictionary' (which I bought!) This place is a treasure and we would love to stay again the next time we are in town.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
42 reviews
Price from
£114
1 night, 2 adults
Ferry Inn, hotel in Orkney

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney.

Breakfast and dinner was very good
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
373 reviews
Price from
£188.10
1 night, 2 adults
Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite, hotel in Orkney

Located in Orkney and only 33 km from Maeshowe, Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Janice was a brilliant host, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back .
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
75 reviews
VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F, hotel in Orkney

Situated just 34 km from Maeshowe, VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F features accommodation in Orkney with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

Wonderful accommodation. Very comfortable with excellent views. The breakfasts were really good. I loved my daily fresh fruit salad. The hosts also have lots of local information, and we enjoyed our chats. Our fourth visit to Orkney and this has been the best accommodation by far.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
51 reviews
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  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 85 reviews
    Loved the place. Great location, very quiet, clean, comfortable. Host was very friendly, nothing was any trouble to him but respected your privacy. Communal cooking and dining area was fab.
    Edward
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 133 reviews
    Excellent breakfast choice. Quiet area within walking distance of the town centre
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    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 151 reviews
    Great location - quiet and peaceful with lovely views from the deck. It was clean and well appointed. The tub in the bathroom was a bonus. Good communication with the hosts.
    Jenny
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 85 reviews
    Everything we needed for our trip to Orkney. A good-sized room with a private bathroom, ample off-stteet parking and a shared kitchen in case you want to cook yourself. A ten minute walk to Kirkwall and the ferry pier across a nice park and just around the corner from the major supermarkets. John was a great host and gave us some very helpful tips before our trip including pre-booking restaurant weeks before you arrive and tickets to Skara Brae and other historical sites.
    Robin
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Great location - quiet yet easy access to most of the island
    Derek
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 32 reviews
    Beautiful house, clean, comfortable, well appointed and warm. Great location. The hot tub was fantastic. Sarah was a great host.
    Susan
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 83 reviews
    Lovely responsive host. Great location in centre of Kirkwall. Locksafe for front door. Quiet. I stayed in January. Central heating in living room works well, and bathroom is warm too with a good, but compact size shower.
    Fiona
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 53 reviews
    It is a great location , just off one of the main shopping streets . Very handy to access shops and quiet to stay in . Parking was further up the road but no time restrictions . We were able to drop off and load briefly right outside .
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    fiona
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £75
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 41 reviews
    Fantastic little property. Well laid out . Matching plates and cups. The kitchen was well equipped. In a great location. Ferry port close by if you needed it. Very quiet with ample parking Two pubs within minutes walk. Two Local shops where you can get everything you need. The washing machine was really useful. Plenty of hot water. Perfect for our three night stay. Would definitely recommend and we would stay there again.
    Evans-Bowers
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 41 reviews
    Excellent flat, great location, excellent facilities, peace n quiet was great!
    R
    Roddy
    Young couple