Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, while all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pimjai
    Thailand Thailand
    Spacious 2-bedroom apartment with parking space. Wonderful location. The buffet breakfast was not included in our booking so we walk to have breakfast in town- very short walk.
  • Gloria
    the United States the United States
    Extremely surprised with this hotel. Top value for the price. It had everything I wanted and more. The restaurant is very good too, and all personnel are gracious and kind.
  • Pamela
    Mexico Mexico
    Really nice location in a very walkable town. They have parking if you have a car. They have a wonderful restaurant.
  • Candace
    the United States the United States
    Delicious breakfast. Nice hotel lounge. Friendly staff.
  • Barlow
    Canada Canada
    Very central for walkabout the old city. Handy to the bus terminal for day trips to Skara Brae and St Margaret’s Hope. The restaurant was excellent.
  • Tonya
    Australia Australia
    Reception staff Islah was Lovely and very personable. Lift available to upper floors to support mobility and luggage maneuvers. The restaurant provided good food (loved the scallops), and breakfast was great. Good location against the water.
  • Anita
    the United States the United States
    Staff would do anything to accommodate us. The apartment was spacious and very clean.
  • Emma
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    I love this hotel - the reception staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The lounge is comfortable and I always feel welcome to stay there after checking out when the ferry is still a while away. The bed is comfortable and the food in the...
  • Patricia
    the United States the United States
    Very convenient to town, rental car, bus. Clean and comfortable.
  • Jason
    Canada Canada
    Central location in Kirkwall Very clean, with a good breakfast

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    3 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply

    FAQs about Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

    • The prices at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Buffet
      • Room options at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments include:

        • Double
        • Twin/Double
        • Apartment
        • Family
      • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is 1,300 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.