Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
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Breakfast US$26 (optional)
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US$164 per night
Price US$493
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$26 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$164 per night
Price US$493
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
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  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
172 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$164 per night
Price US$493
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$215 per night
Price US$646
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful hotel in a fantastic place. Kirkwall - and Orkney as a whole - are great, can’t recommend them enough and this is a great place to explore from. A warm welcome from the chap on reception, a good restaurant for evening meals - good...
  • Gtl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location and delightful hotel with a great restaurant. Room 314 was triple aspect with three good windows straight onto the fishing harbour. Masses of room and nice bathroom and accessories throughout. Comfortable bed. Restaurant food...
  • Faye
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very welcoming The room was bright and beautiful view. Lovely big bath
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great renovation. Really comfortable rooms with excellent bathroom. Lovely food.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    The rooms were high spec with attention to detail and very comfortable.
  • Natasha
    United Kingdom 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 Canada
    Quaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

The Kirkwall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.