Karrawa Guest House enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 11 miles from Maeshowe. This 3-star guest house offers luggage storage space and daily room service. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte, or continental options. Guests can also relax in the garden. Standing Stones of Stenness is 12 miles from the guest house, while Ring of Brogdar is 13 miles away. Kirkwall Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    Savarra
    the United States the United States
    The hosts were amazing - went out of their way to meet the needs of my family and ensure our comfort. Thank you!
  • Joanne
    Canada Canada
    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...
  • Anne-marie
    the United States the United States
    Super clean and spacious. Owners were extremely friendly and considerate Very quiet neighborhood and very close to the center of town Breakfast outstanding with a very large selection of hot and cold items
  • Robert
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The quality of a accommodation was beyond our expectation. The bedroom was really comfortable and well appointed with a high spec ensuite. The breakfast was perfect with a wide variety of choice. Fyiona, the owner, made us feel very welcome....
  • Radu
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We liked everything. It was the best service we received and we will go again every time we'll be in Kirkwall.
  • Graham
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Location, cleanliness, quiet room, friendly hosts, wide range of breakfast options cooked with care, beautifully appointed and decorated, reasonably priced, easy off street parking.
  • Lesley
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    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
  • Luke
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay here. I arrived very late and the lady stayed up just for me to let me in. Rooms were clean and tidy and I slept really well. Breakfast was delicious. I can't think of anything else the host could have done to make it more...
  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    The owners, the breakfast, the bedroom, the welcome package, the lovely bright breakfast room.
  • Sarah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely, food was excellent. The property was clean, well cared for. It is the perfect balance between being close to town while also being away from the hustle and bustle. A lovely view as well.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 101 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Home away from Home with friendly, helpful hosts. Our guest house is centrally situated on the mainland of Orkney with nothing more than a 30 minute drive away.

Neighborhood info

Karrawa is set on the outskirts of the town centre in a quiet residential area. Inganess beach only one mile away and Highland Park Distillery close by also.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Karrawa Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Karrawa Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
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.

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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Karrawa Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: D, OR00115F

FAQs about Karrawa Guest House

  • Room options at Karrawa Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Check-in at Karrawa Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Karrawa Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Karrawa Guest House is 0.8 miles from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Karrawa Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Karrawa Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):