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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Faye
United Kingdom“The staff were very welcoming The room was bright and beautiful view. Lovely big bath” - Graham United Kingdom“Great renovation. Really comfortable rooms with excellent bathroom. Lovely food.”
- Jane 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“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“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“The rooms were high spec with attention to detail and very comfortable.”
- Natasha 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“Quaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.” - Milena United Kingdom“The hotel is atmospheric and very centrally located while being on the seaside. It is a short walk to ferries and buses and also to the cathedral and museums in Kirkwall. We loved the more spacious room 102 (although being just over a bar is not...”
- Ellen
Luxembourg“Thoughtfully decorated rooms and overall hotel Friendly staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
