Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom. 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 private 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 Harbor View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskeys by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure center and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Tourism
Guest review summary
Guests highlighted the Kirkwall Hotel's prime <b>location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b>. <b>Room size</b> and <b>bed comfort</b> were appreciated, though room soundproofing was a concern due to noise from nearby bars. Opinions on <b>room comfort</b> and the bar were mixed, with some enjoying the atmosphere and others noting noise.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.2

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Kirkwall Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

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

House rules
The Kirkwall Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 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 17 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 - 6 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express credit cards.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Kirkwall Hotel

  • The Kirkwall Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Kirkwall Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Darts
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Room options at The Kirkwall Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • Check-in at The Kirkwall Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Guests staying at The Kirkwall Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • The Kirkwall Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1