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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
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
Runa Guest House, hotel in Orkney

Runa Guest House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Twatt, 13 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Very comfortable accommodation, as per description, and the location suited me well. Rob was a welcoming host and responsive to queries.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
105 reviews
Shorelands B&B, hotel in Orkney

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe.

The property location is excellent within walking distance of beautiful Kirkwall. It is quiet and cosy with a relaxed happy vibe. Nicky and his wife are outstanding hosts and the breakfasts were great.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
206 reviews
Aviedale Suite, hotel in Orkney

Aviedale Suite is situated in the countryside in Rendall, 12 miles from Kirkwall and Stromness.The property is one of the few properties in Orkney to provide super fast fiber broadband accessible...

Warm, comfortable and clean. Great shower. Well equipped, and thoughful supplies provided. Great location and good communications with host.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
39 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

Guest houses that travellers love in Orkney

  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    Really lovely host and very helpful. Well organised and equipped flat. The food (bread, butter, milk etc) was all a lovely surprise and as it happened much needed and appreciated! Great location and Stromness is beautiful.
    Jo
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 75 reviews
    Janice is a superb host, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable about the area, and makes a great breakfast. Make sure you ask for her fresh fruit plate! The studio itself is spotless, spacious and well equipped. I will certainly be back when I return to Orkney.
    Helen
    Solo traveller
  • 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
    The hosts made the place extra special. Very helpful and accommodating. A lovely family owned place. Very relaxing. Rooms clean and quiet. Nice meeting other guests in the lounge room. Close to Kirkwall centre. Great place to stay for a few or several days.
    Liana
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 6 reviews
    Apartment was spotless, great location for what we needed. Host was helpful and provided all necessary information required for stay
    Julie
    Solo traveller
  • 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 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
     · 84 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 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 211 reviews
    Location was just outside of town, about a 30-minute walk from the centre or a quick trip by bus from the nearby bus stop. Laura and Brian were charming hosts, friendly and full of advice but unintrusive. My single room was quiet, tastefully decorated, and had a very comfortable bed with quality linens. There was a good choice of usually cold foods for breakfast, but one day Laura made delicious banana pancakes. The property was very clean. The best British B&B I’ve ever stayed in. I hope one day to return.
    Eugene
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 53 reviews
    Great hosts and very nice accommodation in great location. Really well equipped. Comfy beds!
    Jenny
    Solo traveller