Islands of Orkney Hotels

Kirkwall is the largest town on the Isles of Orkney. The main Ferry Routes are from Aberdeen on the east coast mainland and Caithness, John o Groats and Scrabster on the north coast mainland.

Orkney is also an excelent location for fishing and diving. The Scapa Flow naval base is a haven for divers as it is where the German High Seas Fleet was intered at the end of World War One. All these huge ships were scuttled June 21st 1919. Many of those ships were raised for scrap but some remain in Scapa Flow where they can be seen by diving or on a BOAT TRIP with an ROV.

The 3 battleships remaining in Scapa Flow are all Konig class vessels, which fought at the “Battle of Jutland” as part of the 3rd Battle Squadron. Now laying near to the Island of Cava, the SMS Konig, SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm and SMS Markgraf are probably the most accessible battleship dives in the world. All 3 vessels are of a similar size - they are huge ships weighing approx. 26000 tonnes.

Car hire companies on Orkney : www.driveorkney.com, www.orkneycarhire.co.uk, and www.europcar.co.uk.

For information on coach trips to Orkney and mini bus trips, visit travel/coachtoursorkney.

Cleaton House Hotel & Diner
STB 4 Star, 30 miles north of Kirkwall on Westray. VISITORS COME TO WESTRAY to relax and get away from their busy lives "sooth". We like to think of them coming here to enjoy "the sound of silence". The island has plenty of places to go and see, walks along the beach or the cliff, and many come here to see the birdlife. Postcode: KW17 2DB. Tel: 01857 677 508.
www.cleatonhouse.co.uk.

Lynnfield Hotel & Restaurant
STB 4 Star, on the south side of Kirkwall on Holm Road. Relax after your meal in the Residents’ Lounge or maybe take a stroll into town. We like to think we can cater for all tastes, so please make yourself at home and wander through our web site and take some time to plan what you would like to do when you are in Orkney. Postcode: KW15 1RX. Tel: 01856 870 038.
www.lynnfieldhotel.com.

Sands Hotel & Restaurant
STB 4 Star, 12 miles south of Kirkwall in Burray Village. Recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work from. Our busy restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals and a la carte, fresh local produce is used whenever possible. The hotel is completely non-smoking. Postcode: KW17 2SS. Tel: 01856 731 298.
www.thesandshotel.co.uk.

Albert Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Mounthoolie Lane. The Albert Hotel is the perfect place to stay for whatever you choose to do. All the local shops are a stone's throw away, follow the street up to St. Magnus Cathedral or Earls Palace. Ferries to outer North Isles is only a five minute walk away. Postcode: KW15 1JZ. Tel: 01856 876 000.
www.alberthotel.co.uk.

Ayre Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Ayre Road. The hotel is situated overlooking Kirkwall harbour, where the fishing fleet come and go and the ferries to the North Isles dock. Kirkwall is Orkney's principal town and the central point for exploring all the county. Whether you want to look around the mainland - from Skara Brae in the north to Burwick in the south, or hop on a ferry and visit the isles, you are never more than twenty miles from the hotel. Postcode: KW15 1QX. Tel: 01856 873 001.
www.ayrehotel.co.uk.

Balfour Castle Hotel
STB 3 Star, 5 miles north of Kirkwall at Shapinsay. Our home, now a Private Hotel, offers oak panelled rooms, log fires and comfortable bedrooms containing beautiful Victorian furniture and antiques. A perfect central location for touring the fascinating Orkney Archipelago. Postcode: KW17 2DY. Tel: 01856 711 282.
www.balfourcastle.com.

Foveran Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, 3 miles southwest of Kirkwall at St. Ola. Foveran is a warm and inviting family-run hotel and restaurant, offering accommodation on the Orkney Mainland - an ideal base to further explore the splendour of Orkney. Postcode: KW15 1SF. Tel: 01856 872 389.
www.foveranhotel.co.uk.

Kirkwall Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Harbour Street. The most prominent landmark on the Kirkwall waterfont, the Kirkwall Hotel is a family-run business situated in one of Orkney's finest Victorian buildings. The Kirkwall Hoteol offers 37 en-suite rooms, 3 function rooms, spacious non smoking restaurant, relaxing lounge bar and lively public bar. Postcode: KW15 1LF. Tel: 01856 872 232.
www.kirkwallhotel.com.

Merkister Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, 11 miles northwest of Kirkwall at Harray. Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location, commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. We are in the perfect location for your visit, 15 minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. Postcode: KW17 2LF. Tel: 01856 771 366.
www.merkister.com.

Orkney Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Victoria Street. WELCOME and experience a 17th Century hotel where award-winning local cuisine meets traditional Orcadian hospitality in the heart of the ancient royal burgh of Kirkwall. Dating back to 1670, the hotel has been sympathetically renovated, retaining many of its original features and its charm. Postcode: KW15 1DN. Tel: 01856 873 477.
www.orkneyhotel.co.uk.

Standing Stones Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, 11 miles west of Kirkwall at Stenness. Overlooking the Loch of Stenness, the Standing Stones Hotel offers the ideal starting point for exploring all of Orkney. Set well back from the main Stromness to Kirkwall road, the views over the loch are stunning, and at midsummer the sunsets are magnificent. Postcode: KW16 3JX. Tel: 01856 850 449.
www.standingstoneshotel.co.uk.

Stromabank Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, 21 miles southwest of Kirkwall at Longhope. Perched on a hill commanding uninterrupted views of the Orkney Isles and over the Pentland Firth to mainland Scotland, the Stromabank offers far more than bed and breakfast... The Conservatory Restaurant and elegant Public Bar provide the perfect venue for wining and dining or perhaps a dram or two by the fire to round off a hard day relaxing and soaking up the Island's dramatic history and scenery. Postcode: KW16 3PA. Tel: 01856 701 494.
www.stromabank.co.uk.

Stromness Hotel & Restaurant
STB 3 Star, 15 miles southwest of Kirkwall at Stromness. Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Stromness (birthplace of George MacKay Brown), the Stromness Hotel provides comfortable accommodation and finest Orkney produce in our Scapa Flow restaurant to make your trip to Orkney very special. Postcode: KW16 3AA. Tel: 01856 850 298.
www.stromnesshotel.com.

West End Hotel & Diner
STB 3 Star, in the centre of Kirkwall on Main Street. Owners Gifford Leslie and Robert Dawson provide a warm welcome and comfortable guest rooms, each with a shower-only bathroom. The property has been refurbished in the past few years and is now fresh and inviting with the ideal blend of both old and new to cater to all tastes. Postcode: KW15 1BU. Tel: 01856 872 368.
www.orkney.com/westendhotel.

Royal Hotel & Restaurant
STB 2 Star, 15 miles west of Kirkwall at Stromness. The Royal Hotel is a small family run hotel, situated in the centre of Stromness. The hotel comprises The Haven Restaurant, The Hudson Lounge, The Function Room and The Public Bar. Postcode: KW16 3BS. Tel: 01856 850 342.
www.royalhotel.biz.

Barony Hotel & Diner
STB 2 Star, 20 miles northwest of Kirkwall at Birsay. The Barony Hotel is a family run hotel which stands on the shores of the Boardhouse Loch in Birsay. Most of our rooms are en suite and all have tea/coffee making facilities. We have a large lounge bar from which we serve from our extensive supper menu. Beef, fish and shellfish feature high on our menu as it is all locally produced.Postcode: KW17 2LS. Tel: 01856 721 327.
www.baronyhotel.com.