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About the Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
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Next to the harbour
Great
8.4
/10
3.6
4.2
/5

Located only 1.3 km from the Grain Earth House, the 3-star The Kirkwall Hotel provides guests with a restaurant. Boasting a location in close proximity to the Orkney Wireless Museum, this Kirkwall hotel offers 37 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

The hotel has a picturesque setting around 5 minutes' drive from the Scotch Scapa Distillery. JP Orkney is 3.2 km from the accommodation, which is also situated just around the corner from Kirkwall Marina.

This Kirkwall hotel is merely 350 metres from Kirkwall bus station.

Rooms

The rooms have ironing equipment, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities for your convenience. They come with private bathrooms. A separate toilet and a shower, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal.

Eat & Drink

Only a few steps from the property, St Magnus Cafe serves British meals.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the prehistoric Skara Brae village, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Try the famous Orkney cheese at the Orkney Cheese Company nearby.
  • Explore the stunning St. Magnus Cathedral, an architectural marvel.
  • Discover local crafts at the Orkney Craft Trail for unique souvenirs.
  • Enjoy a whisky tasting at the Orkney Distilling for local spirits.
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The Kirkwall Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Sea View
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Kirkwall Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Kirkwall Hotel Location

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
1700 ft
Palace
The Earl's Palace
1800 ft
Museum
The Orkney Museum
1500 ft
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
600 ft
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
600 ft
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
700 ft
Harbour Street
200 ft
Albert Street
The Big Tree
1000 ft
Restaurants
St Magnus Cafe
1400 ft
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
Bremners
2500 ft
Coach Car Park Netherstove
Cafe At No.65
2200 ft
65 Victoria Street
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)9 min  ·  3.7 mi
Eday Airport (EOI)49 min  ·  20.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP17.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
37

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Kirkwall Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 171 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
82%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 524 reviews
3.5/5
based on 340 reviews
8.4/10
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