The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Burray, Burray Village, KW17 2SS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Beautiful location. Well appointed room. Fantastic food for breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and engaging staff. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbor and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away. All rooms at Sands have an private bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a hairdryer. The suites have a small kitchen and living area. The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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- MarcUnited States of America“Beautiful location. Well appointed room. Fantastic food for breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and engaging staff. Couldn't ask for anything more.”
- SnufferUnited States of America“The staff was wonderful. They were welcoming, gracious and extra-accommodating. We arrived later than the restaurant was open, but they were willing to stay open and serve us from the Bar Menu (which was delilcious). The entire stay was delightful.”
- RuthUnited States of America“The view was wonderful, the room was snug, the breakfast was decent, and there was a bar downstairs.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of The Sands Hotel, OrkneyGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Sea view
- View
- Electric kettle
- Darts
- Pool table
- Desk
- Telephone
- TV
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Property practice
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 6 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
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.
Cash The Sands Hotel, Orkney accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Sands Hotel, Orkney
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Darts
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Guests staying at The Sands Hotel, Orkney can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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The prices at The Sands Hotel, Orkney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at The Sands Hotel, Orkney is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The Sands Hotel, Orkney is 800 feet from the center of Burray Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Sands Hotel, Orkney include:
- Double
- Suite
- Triple