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Royal Oak Guesthouse, hotel in Orkney

Royal Oak Guesthouse enjoys a location in Orkney, 1.4 miles from Scapa Beach and 11 miles from Maeshowe. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

The staff was super, the breakfast was perfect, the room was comfortable and quiet and the location was great.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
133 reviews
Price from
$199.28
1 night, 2 adults
Castaway Guesthouse, hotel in Orkney

Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodations in Kirkwall, 9.2 miles from Maeshowe and 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Our accommodation at Castaway was lovely. Highly recommend this guest house for future Orkney travelers! The room was really comfortable and included all necessary amenities, and Stacey was extremely helpful and provides delicious breakfast options upon request.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
262 reviews
Price from
$97.05
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 center and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

The hosts were amazing - went out of their way to meet the needs of my family and ensure our comfort. Thank you!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
99 reviews
Price from
$103.52
1 night, 2 adults
Bellavista Guest House, hotel in Orkney

Bellavista Guest House enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 13 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 12 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

Nice place and people here. The room was fine though the double bed and room made it a little tight since the room was small but that was not a problem really. Overall the place was fine.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
27 reviews
Price from
$143.63
1 night, 2 adults
Grainbank Mews, hotel in Orkney

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Grainbank Mews features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi.

Everything. The room, the bathroom, the shower, the breakfast, but foremost the owners and their work re-habing the house and future plans. Very exciting!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from
$147.52
1 night, 2 adults
Runa Guest House, hotel in Orkney

Featuring garden views, Runa Guest House in Twatt provides accommodations and a garden. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 1985, features free Wifi and free private parking.

Very comfortable. Well apportioned. Very fast free WiFi. Robert is a very friendly and helpful host
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
105 reviews
Shorelands B&B, hotel in Orkney

Shorelands B&B enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

The host(s) are lovely, the breakfast was delicious, the room was great. It had a really good combination of privacy in our room as well as comfortable common areas that made it feel like we were just staying with the family. Nicky was able to accommodate us for the guided tour (a later start time) and I'm so glad it worked out - the tour was one of my favorite parts of the overall trip to Scotland.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
206 reviews
Aviedale Suite, hotel in Orkney

Aviedale Suite is located 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...

Lovely quiet place with a beautiful view
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
39 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Orkney

  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 6 reviews
    Apartment was spotless, great location for what we needed. Host was helpful and provided all necessary information required for stay
    Julie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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
    Travelers 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler