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Royal Oak Guesthouse

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. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Such a beautiful hotel. The host is so helpful and accomodating since we arrived pretty late. He help with instructions and good advice. The breakfast was amazing and the room/bathroom very modern and comfortable. We loved it!

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9.3
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Shorelands B&B

Kirkwall

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. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Breakfast excellent. Proprietor very helpful and accomodating.

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9.3
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
£106.25
per night

Runa Guest House

Twatt

Runa Guest House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Twatt, 13 km from Ring of Brogdar. Housed in a building dating from 1985, this guest house is 15 km from Maeshowe and 15 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. The guest house features family rooms. Big spaces in a very quiet place. Many breakfast food given. Nothing was missing in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. The host give us an extra room for free.

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9.5
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Castaway Guesthouse

Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance. A lovely place where we could sleep and shower. And then go explore this lovely island.

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9
Superb
262 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The comfort of the room and the quiet.

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9.4
Superb
42 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Bellavista Guest House

Kirkwall

At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The Bellavista was the perfect clean and cozy homebase for us during our Stay in Orkney. The rooms were really comfortable and Sandra the owner was very helpful and generous in letting us check in early and use the laundry facilities. It’s also a great location looking over the water and within walking distance to town. Thanks for a great stay!

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9.2
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Karrawa Guest House 3 stars

Kirkwall

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. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Fiona and Colin were brilliant hosts. The breakfasts are fresh and cooked to order, along with a wide selection of cereals and juices. Our room was spotless and roomy, with a big closet for hanging up rain-dampened clothes. It’s a 20-minute walk to the centre of Kirkwall, or a 6£ cab ride if you’re coming back from the pubs. There is ample parking on the property.

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9.4
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Ferry Inn 3 stars

Stromness

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. Lovely clean room, comfy beds, great food in restaurant. Good breakfast

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8.5
Very good
373 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney 3 stars

Saint Margarets Hope

Located in Saint Margarets Hope, 40 km from Maeshowe, Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 43 km from Ring of Brogdar, the property offers a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features an ATM and free WiFi.

All units in the inn are equipped with a TV.

You can play darts and tennis at this 3-star inn, and the area is popular for hiking and diving. I loved the hotel, my room, the location, and the manager, Suzanne, and her staff. The hotel was minutes away from the ferry to Gills Bay and yet so quiet and peaceful at night. I was sad to leave.

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8.8
Fabulous
502 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Aviedale Suite

Gorseness

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 through free Wi-Fi thoughout the premises. Free parking is also provided onsite. Lovely quiet place with a beautiful view

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8.9
Fabulous
39 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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