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Shorelands B&B

Kirkwall

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. Everything was amazing, the hosts were kind and generous. 5 of us booked 3 rooms and we all had great experience. Their lounge area is wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend it.

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9.4
Wonderful
232 reviews
Price from
$143
per night

Runa Guest House

Twatt

Situated in Twatt and only 13 km from Ring of Brogdar, Runa Guest House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 15 km from Maeshowe, 15 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 10 km from Skara Brae. The guest house has family rooms. Everything! The host was amazing, took it to a whole new level by taking care and providing vegan options for breakfast for us. The kitchen facilities were even better than most home kitchens and the location, five minute away from the Brought of Birsay (puffins!), is ideal!

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9.6
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

Castaway Guesthouse

Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance. the hosts were wonderful - very friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Wonderful
265 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. breakfast was excellent could not find a fault with anything our room was excellent high standard for the price they charge best b&b we have been in

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9.3
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from
$161
per night

Royal Oak Guesthouse

Orkney

Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. The location was good. The food was excellent. The rooms were comfortable. There was a lounge with games, sofas, and a large TV, but we were too busy to take advantage of it. Eric, the host, was very friendly and accommodating. He got us everything we asked for. The water was very soft, so only a small amount of soap or shampoo was needed. It didn't feel like we were intruding in someone's home. It felt more like a mini hotel with a fair amount of privacy for coming and going. Also, we had a ground floor room where we didn't have to drag suitcases up, which is hard being older adults. The stay was very enjoyable.

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9.2
Wonderful
43 reviews
Price from
$148
per night

Bellavista Guest House

Kirkwall

At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle. I liked so much about my stay here. The location is walkable from the transit station and the town center, but if you have bags, it's a reasonable taxi ride. The room was extremely comfortable, and came complete with kettle, tea, coffee and assortment of biscuits; the bath had a local soaps (which were delightful). The breakfast was a great way to start out the day, delicious and filling, and with a lot of options. I recommend the salmon omelet.

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9.6
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
$130
per night

Waterfront House

Finstown

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has a fitness room and luggage storage space. We liked everything about this property

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9.6
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
$137
per night

Sanderlay Guest House

Kirkwall

Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. comfortable room, with a small kitchen with all the amenities. Also on site breakfast service, which I understand from others was excellent, but we were unable to partake due to the timing of our excursions.

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8.4
Very Good
425 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

Ferry Inn

Stromness

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. so easy to find and travel from. quiet town

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8.4
Very Good
483 reviews
Price from
$151
per night

Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney

Saint Margarets Hope

Located in Saint Margarets Hope and with Maeshowe reachable within 40 km, Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 41 km of Standing Stones of Stenness. Ring of Brogdar is 43 km away and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 7.3 km from the inn. Nothing was too much trouble for the helpful and friendly staff. Food in the restaurant in the evening was excellent. Very easy to get about as the bus stop is a stone's throw away

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8.8
Excellent
427 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

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