About this property

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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  • 2 single beds
Room
172 feet²
Sea view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$155 per night
Price US$464
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$25
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 2
US$205 per night
Price US$615
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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We have 2 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Private suite
215 feet²
Sea view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$193 per night
Price US$578
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$25
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 3
US$243 per night
Price US$730
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A beautiful hotel in a fantastic place. Kirkwall - and Orkney as a whole - are great, can’t recommend them enough and this is a great place to explore from. A warm welcome from the chap on reception, a good restaurant for evening meals - good...
Gtl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location and delightful hotel with a great restaurant. Room 314 was triple aspect with three good windows straight onto the fishing harbour. Masses of room and nice bathroom and accessories throughout. Comfortable bed. Restaurant food...
Faye
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were very welcoming The room was bright and beautiful view. Lovely big bath
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great renovation. Really comfortable rooms with excellent bathroom. Lovely food.
Jane
United Kingdom United 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.
Peter
Guernsey Guernsey
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...
Robert
United Kingdom United 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...
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms were high spec with attention to detail and very comfortable.
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great hotel in a great location,, always my first go to for booking lodgings on Kirkwall when travelling with work, though is often busy so not always room. Good hotel with good food and a nice bar. Have been accommodating when needing later...
Delagorgendiere
Canada Canada
Quaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free

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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-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.