The Kirkwall Hotel
Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms. A short walk from the town’s main shopping area, this 4 star hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room at The Kirkwall Hotel has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. A freshly cooked breakfast includes local butchers’ sausages, haggis, black pudding, free-range eggs and locally baked bread. The Harbour View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskies by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure centre and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- GrahamUnited Kingdom“Great renovation. Really comfortable rooms with excellent bathroom. Lovely food.”
- JJaneUnited Kingdom“Staff are friendly and helpful. The interior decoration gives a sense of place/culture/history etc . The location is near to shopping areas. Easy access for taxi and wheelchair access too.”
- SarahUnited Kingdom“Breakfast was lovely and room was clean and tidy. Staff were polite and informing.”
- PeterGuernsey“We had a harbour view room and it was great, always something to look at. Ours was a comfortable large, stylish room. Friendly staff. In a very lovely town. The bus from our 11pm ferry dropped us literally outside and arriving late felt...”
- LouiseUnited Kingdom“Beautiful hotel & very comfortable. Amazing bar and the staff were so friendly and helpful.”
- NeikUnited Kingdom“Wry good location and helpful staff. Dog friendly which was great.”
- RodUnited Kingdom“Excellent junior suite with plenty of room and a sea view. Comfortable bed++ Nice cosy bar and good service all round”
- RobertUnited Kingdom“We were at the hotel on an emergency visit to the Balfour Hospital from one of the northern islands. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. But the lovely surroundings inside, and the food, were just a magical bonus for us in...”
- IainUnited Kingdom“Excellent whisky bar - mainly Highland Park varieties, but an excellent selection.”
- LesleyUnited Kingdom“The rooms were high spec with attention to detail and very comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Facilities of The Kirkwall HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Darts
- BilliardsAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Kirkwall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express credit cards.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Kirkwall Hotel
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Check-in at The Kirkwall Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Kirkwall Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Guests staying at The Kirkwall Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Room options at The Kirkwall Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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The Kirkwall Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Billiards
- Darts
- Live music/performance
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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The Kirkwall Hotel is 400 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Kirkwall Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.