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 accommodation offers daily room service and bicycle parking for guests. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with a private bathroom. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Standing Stones of Stenness is 12 miles from the guest house, while Ring of Brogdar is 13 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 1.9 miles from Royal Oak Guesthouse.

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 (9.1)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Orkney
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gian
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was nice and quiet in spite of being within walking distance of downtown. The breakfast was exceptional with lots of cold granola, toast, yoghurt and fruit offerings in addition to a wide variety of hot options, tailored to one's...
  • Yolandaborja
    Norway Norway
    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!
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful folks, anxious to supply our every need, excellent room, very comfortable, plenty of easy in & out parking, grand breakfast, near bus routes, overall, a terrific value - highly recommended.

Area info

Amenities of Royal Oak Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
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
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Express check-in/out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Royal Oak Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: G, OR00085F

    FAQs about Royal Oak Guesthouse

    • Royal Oak Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Royal Oak Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Room options at Royal Oak Guesthouse include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Family
        • Twin
        • Double
      • The prices at Royal Oak Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Royal Oak Guesthouse is 10.6 miles from the center of Orkney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at Royal Oak Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Gluten-free
      • Check-in at Royal Oak Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.