The Kirkwall Hotel
Top rated by guests
8.2Excellent
(342 Ratings)
"Myself and my partner stayed at the Kirkwall Hotel in one of mini suites. The room was exceptional with tasteful furniture and locally sourced fittings. The small details and decorative features that ..."
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3-Star Hotel
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.
Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Family friendly
Accessible by lift
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
7 / 10Good·Sep 2026
View from bedroom window of the harbour.
Dinner burger meat was tasteless and breakfast was of poor quality. Water leaked from the bathroom shower constantly on to the vinyl floor causing a health and safety issue. {slip hazard}
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Sea views excellent breakfast room large and clean what’s not to like.
Could do with a new carpet.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Myself and my partner stayed at the Kirkwall Hotel in one of mini suites. The room was exceptional with tasteful furniture and locally sourced fittings. The small details and decorative features that has been put into the room was something we both appreciated. Now the bathroom oh WOW I’ve stayed in high end Disney property and this blew them away! Again attention to detail with quality at heart.
The bathroom comprised of a very large roll top bathtub, double shower and a his and hers sink set all laid on a beautifully tiled floor that was a touch of modern but also keeping in with the period charm of the building.
The restaurant serves some fantastic plates but the whisky bar is certainly the centre piece with a very vast range of malts especially Highland Park. All the staff were very knowledgeable of the malts and other drinks that were there.
In a nutshell the hotel oozes charm is well maintained, exceptionally clean and is staffed by people who care and take pride in their work.
We will be returning ❤️
Absolutely nothing! But we will be booking for longer next time.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
Room was excellent
Scaffolding obscured our view totally & booking.com never informed us about this. Hotel staff were as accommodating as they could be
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Top rated by guests
8.2Excellent
(342 Ratings)
"Myself and my partner stayed at the Kirkwall Hotel in one of mini suites. The room was exceptional with tasteful furniture and locally sourced fittings. The small details and decorative features that ..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Kirkwall Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Kirkwall Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Kirkwall Hotel?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
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