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Smithfield Guesthouse

Dounby

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

M
May
From
United States
A wonderful place to stay as long as you don't mind driving. It was semi centrally located to most sites you may want to visit while in Orkney. The staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Breakfast was delicious and prepared to order. The restaurant offered a nice variety of meals for dinner as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. The tv room/lounge was always available if you wanted somewhere to unwind. The staff was also kind enough to allow me to stay there a couple of hours after checkout while awaiting my ferry. I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$224.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Merkister Hotel

Harray (Near Dounby)

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

J
Joanna
From
Poland
Loved the breakfast and the views where amazing! Very cozy rooms :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$303.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

Orkney (Near Dounby)

Situated 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodation in Orkney with access to a hot tub.

S
Steven
From
UK Virgin Islands
Booked for 3 nights and asked to stay longer, but unfortunately for us dates already booked. Say no more!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$229.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

B
Beverlee
From
Canada
The room was large and very comfortable. The location is good, being a short walk from the main street of Kirkwall, and the cathedral and other sites, as well as being easy to get onto the roads to tour the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$175.28
1 night, 2 adults
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The Royal Hotel

Stromness (Near Dounby)

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

K
Karen
From
United Kingdom
Amazing room. Fantastic breakfast with the chef cooking a perfect fried egg for a very fussy person and amazing porridge with rhubarb compote.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Location 9.3
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US$266.96
1 night, 2 adults
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Albert Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
There was nothing I didn’t like a perfect place to stay and staff great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$217.75
1 night, 2 adults
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The Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

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.

M
Marvyism
From
Czech Republic
Orkney tweedwool. Fabulous interior. Delicious dinner and everyone was just so kind. Thanks!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Location 9.4
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US$253.48
1 night, 2 adults
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The Foveran

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, 1.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Foveran offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional stay. The accommodation was excellent and the food was fabulous. The staff are very friendly while remaining professional. The restaurant is highly regarded for its dinner menu and rightly so. However, the breakfast is also excellent with 5 cooked options, including 2 fish options. All the food is locally sourced. I can highly recommended s say here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$286.24
1 night, 2 adults
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The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Located in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

K
Kurt
From
Australia
The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was reminiscent of the early 19th century and very charming. We had booked a larger room, which had a 4 poster bed and spa tub. Breakfast was good as was the dinner. The bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Location 9.1
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US$195.50
1 night, 2 adults
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The Shore

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

G
GLENYCE
From
Australia
Our room was large & comfortable with windows at the front towards the ferry. Big comfy chairs to lounge in to watch the Olympics. We followed the Shetland locations around & swam at Bains beach. All terrific.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$206.29
1 night, 2 adults
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

    Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

    From US$235.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Butterfly Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Hedgehog Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

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  • Binnaquoy

    Hotel in Orkney
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    A recently renovated holiday home located in Orkney, Binnaquoy features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

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What guests said about Dounby:

  • 10.0

    I liked that it was a traditional guest house....no frills...

    I liked that it was a traditional guest house....no frills just a comfortable and very clean room with a fantastic breakfast. Dounby is near to some major archaeological sites which are all well signposted. Stromness is not far from Dounby and is where the Ferry from Scrabster arrived and departs. Stromness is a beautiful wee town - I much preferred it to Kirkwall. For any visitor I would advice getting a good map and reading up a bit before you decide where you want to visit, depending on your interests. Also....just drive around and you'll find places .....nowhere is very far to drive and you'll come across interesting vistas and great craft shops everywhere.
    Guest review by
    Lesley
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0

    Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post...

    Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post office, pharmacy, co op supermarket and a couple of craft shops. Everything you need for stay of a couple of nights.However there is no choice of other places to eat and drink unless you drive to the Merkister Hotel a couple of miles up the road and it's not always possible to have meal there as we discovered because they can be booked up.
    Guest review by
    Janet
    United Kingdom