The Sands Hotel, Orkney
The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbor and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away. All rooms at Sands have an private bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a hairdryer. The suites have a small kitchen and living area. The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Xochil
the United States“The staff was amazing. Check in was easy. The restauran's food was delicious.”
Ton
the Netherlands“The location was a bit of a surprise, right at the harbour/waterfront. Staff were friendly and able to let us into the room even though we arrived before check in time. The restaurant was very busy but they still booked us for a (late) dinner and...”
Ruth
Vietnam“Loved the views, quality of decor, comfortable bed, cleanliness.”
Elizabeth
Canada“Excellent staff and wonderful rooms! The beach outside was fun to explore and the little children’s park close by was great. Staff were amazing and meals were excellent”
Colin
the United Kingdom“The beautiful conversation of this historic building into a great hotel on the water front and the quality of the accommodation and food. Also the peacefulness of the wee village and the hotel.”- Jill the United Kingdom“Location, friendly staff, comfortable room and excellent food”
Marc the United States“Beautiful location. Well appointed room. Fantastic food for breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and engaging staff. Couldn't ask for anything more.”- Snuffer the United States“The staff was wonderful. They were welcoming, gracious and extra-accommodating. We arrived later than the restaurant was open, but they were willing to stay open and serve us from the Bar Menu (which was delilcious). The entire stay was delightful.”
- Ruth the United States“The view was wonderful, the room was snug, the breakfast was decent, and there was a bar downstairs.”
Philip the United Kingdom“the staff friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable and dinner at the hotel was delicious. Will definately stay there again.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of The Sands Hotel, OrkneyGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
View
- Sea view
- View
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Activities
- Darts
- Pool table
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Sands Hotel, Orkney takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Sands Hotel, Orkney
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Room options at The Sands Hotel, Orkney include:
- Double
- Suite
- Triple
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The prices at The Sands Hotel, Orkney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Sands Hotel, Orkney is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Darts
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney is 800 feet from the center of Burray Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Sands Hotel, Orkney can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
