Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, while all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stefanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Very comfortable and spacious apartments. Well equipped kitchenettes. Decent wifi speed for the island. Free parking with a generous policy of allowing cars to remain parked after checkout for later departures when parking is available. Short walk...
  • Helene
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very considered and helpful reception, spacious rooms and dining rooms in a pleasant, comfortable, light and moderne design!
  • Rachel
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The staff members were very welcoming to my daughter and I.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 15 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 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    3 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds 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 supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply

    FAQs about Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

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

    • Room options at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Family

    • Check-in at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is 1,300 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):