Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 5.8 miles from Maeshowe, 6.2 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 5.6 miles from Ness of Brogdar. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a closet and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You can play darts at this 3-star hotel. Skara Brae is 7.5 miles from The Royal Hotel, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 26 miles away. Kirkwall Airport is 18 miles from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    the United States the United States
    The location was great. The room was clean and spacious, completely comfortable. The breakfast was delightful, the bar welcoming, and the staff exceptional.
  • Avril
    the United States the United States
    This was a great hotel that provided an excellent starting off point for our all day adventures on Orkney. It is right by the Ferry for easy access. The room was clean, there was an extra alcove for a second bed for our daughter, and the breakfast...
  • L
    Linda
    Canada Canada
    Very convenient location, good room, wonderful breakfast ladies, and a great atmosphere.
  • Paul
    the United States the United States
    Great location. Very nice staff. Nice meal in the bar, many good food options. Clean bedroom
  • Alexandra
    the United States the United States
    Clean, comfortable room. Great location for walking around Stromness or to the ferry terminal. Delicious hot breakfast served by friendly local hosts.
  • Karl
    the United States the United States
    Good location, good food, good bar with an extensive offering of local scotch. Friendly and accommodating staff. very good breakfast.
  • Linda
    the United States the United States
    The location was excellent. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Great place to stay while visiting Orkney
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    Location was fine, close to ferry. Good breakfast.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Nice clean comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Very central location with plenty of free parking nearby.
  • Colin
    the United States the United States
    Clean rooms, building in good condition, great location for getting to and from Stromness on public transit, and poking around town on foot or with a bike. Tasty breakfast, with limited serving hours (starts at 7:30, last orders by 8:45). Hotel...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Royal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

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

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroDebit cardCash

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Royal Hotel 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.

FAQs about The Royal Hotel

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

  • The Royal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Royal Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Room options at The Royal Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
    • Twin
  • Check-in at The Royal Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Royal Hotel is 500 feet from the center of Stromness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.