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About the Hotel

Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
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Next to Kirkwall Harbour
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Featuring a storage for belongings, the 3-star The Shore Kirkwall hotel lies only a 7-minute walk from The Earl's Palace. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and parking is provided on site too.

Location

The hotel is 2.4 km from the Scotch Scapa Distillery, within a few blocks of Saint Magnus Cathedral. Scapa Beach is also located within 25 minutes' walk of this Kirkwall hotel.

The Shore is situated only a few steps from Kirkwall Marina.

The accommodation is just 150 metres from Kirkwall near St Magnus Centre bus station.

Rooms

The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, this smoke-free hotel features carpet flooring.

Eat & Drink

Guests are invited to the onsite lounge bar to unwind with a drink. Located right near The Shore hotel, the soup restaurant Judith Glue and The Real Food Cafe offers a British menu.

Leisure & Business

Take advantage of various recreational opportunities and a golf course to diversify your stay.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Skara Brae, an ancient Neolithic village, for history.
  • Try the famous Orkney lamb at The Shore restaurant for dinner.
  • Explore the Orkney Museum to learn about our rich heritage.
  • Stroll through the Kirkwall Market for local crafts and treats.
  • Take a scenic walk to St. Magnus Cathedral for stunning architecture.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Budget Single Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
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Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
1800 ft
Palace
The Earl's Palace
1900 ft
Museum
The Orkney Museum
1600 ft
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
600 ft
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
700 ft
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
500 ft
Harbour Street
300 ft
Albert Street
The Big Tree
1100 ft
Restaurants
St Magnus Cafe
1500 ft
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
The Happy Haddock
2500 ft
69 Junction Road
Cafe At No.65
2300 ft
65 Victoria Street
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)10 min  ·  3.8 mi
Eday Airport (EOI)48 min  ·  19.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP17.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
17
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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