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About the Hotel

2 Viewfield Drive Kirkwall Orkney, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1RB
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Close to the monuments of Orkney
Great
8.6
/10
4.3
/5

The 3-star Sanderlay Guest House Kirkwall provides proximity to The Orkney Museum, which is located only 1.8 km away. This Kirkwall guest house also includes street parking.

Location

The hotel is about 5 km from Kirkwall airport and around 20 minutes on foot from such cultural venues as the Orkney Wireless Museum. The accommodation is just 1.9 km from the 12th-century Earl's Palace in Kirkwall.

The Sanderlay Guest House Kirkwall stands about 25 minutes on foot from Saint Magnus Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

Rooms

A separate toilet and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and towels, are also at guests' disposal.

Eat & Drink

You can enjoy a British cuisine in the Willows Takeaway located within a few blocks of this Kirkwall hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the St. Magnus Cathedral for stunning architecture and history.
  • Try the fresh Orkney crab at the Fisherman's Café by the harbour.
  • Explore the Orkney Museum to learn about Viking heritage and culture.
  • Stroll through the Kirkwall Market for unique local crafts and produce.
  • Take a guided tour of the Earl's Palace for a glimpse into Orkney's past.
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Sanderlay Guest House offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
1 person
130 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double or Twin Room
3 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Quadruple Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Sanderlay Guest House offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Sanderlay Guest House Location

2 Viewfield Drive Kirkwall Orkney, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1RB
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2 Viewfield Drive Kirkwall Orkney, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1RB
Nearby
Palace
The Earl's Palace
4000 ft
B9056 2 miles West of Kirkwall on the B9056. Access off minor road
Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn
3900 ft
Island
JP Orkney
3900 ft
Ingaskeldt
Carrie Paxton
3600 ft
Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road
Orkney Witchcraft Memorial
3900 ft
Restaurants
Willows Takeaway
2500 ft
Willow Road
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall16 min  ·  4300 ft
Airports
Kirkwall (KOI)10 min  ·  3.8 mi
Eday (EOI)50 min  ·  20.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:30-21:00
Check-out
from 07:00-09:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Sanderlay Guest House serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
8

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 194 verified reviews
8.9/10
Great
96%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
8.2/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 493 reviews
8.6/10
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