Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom. 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 private 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 Harbor View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskeys by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure center and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrew
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location and atmosphere. Incredibly pet friendly.
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    I loved everything about it. Close to the harbour, short walk to the bus, great view, comfortable, beautiful building.
  • Silvia
    Italy Italy
    Extra spacious, smartly renovated bedroom with all amenities. Large bed. Elegant onsite bar and restaurant with good 'place to be and be seen' vibes. Modern and large bathroom. Good value for money. Parking nearby. Stunning antique decor at the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of The Kirkwall Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Kirkwall Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 17 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 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Kirkwall Hotel 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

Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express credit cards.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Kirkwall Hotel

  • The Kirkwall Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Darts
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The Kirkwall Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Kirkwall Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Kirkwall Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at The Kirkwall Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite