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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Kirkwall Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, gb

The Kirkwall Hotel - main view

About the Property

Harbour Views and Stylish Rooms
The Kirkwall Hotel offers picturesque views of the Orkney Islands' harbour, complemented by modern en suite rooms featuring all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Fine Dining and Local Flavors
Indulge in a culinary experience at the Harbour View Restaurant, where you can savor a variety of dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, or unwind at Skippers Bar with a selection of Orkney ales and whiskies.

Convenient Location and Leisure Activities
Situated a short stroll away from Kirkwall's main shopping area, guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Orkney Museum and Saint Magnus Cathedral, with the added convenience of free Wi-Fi and parking at the hotel.

Book your stay at The Kirkwall Hotel for a memorable Orkney getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express credit cards. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent417 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.5
Service9.0
Location9.0
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.0
Food and Beverage8.5
Overall Experience8.3

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MichaelgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"Good location, made to feel very welcome."

8.0

Convenient. The check in and staff were excellent. Good meal with very friendly staff.

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DavidgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 17, 2026

"Great hotel, food and staff were outstanding, will book again"

10.0

Town centre was close Great staff

Maybe our room was a little outdated, otherwise great hotel

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KateauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 16, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Lovely old hotel on the waterfront in the centre of the town. Our room was very comfortable and our stay there was great.

We were on the second floor and we could hear the creaky floors above us. This didn’t bother us as part of staying in a lovely old building but others might find it annoying.

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TimothyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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RobynauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 12, 2026

"Have been planning this visit for many years, did not disappoint. Very happy with our experience."

10.0

Location, room lovely, loved the view of the pier, breakfast great, had no trouble parking our car out front.

Nothing

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tonicoehSTAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in May 7, 2026

"Oh dear you get some moaning Minnie's. We can't fault this place."

10.0

Staff awesome. Room was so lovely. Spent so much just watching time go by. Food the 2 nights (out of the 8 we stayed was spot on). Met so many lovely people here every morning at breakfast. The staff are like family. We love this place so much we have already booked for next year with the same view. So sad we had to come back to real life. See you next year.

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MylesgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 6, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

excellent location on the waterfront with great view of the harbour. Front desk and hotel staff where very nice, helpful and made the stay special.

Lower floor rooms at the front of the hotel are over a public bar so can be loud until closing time plus their is a night club down the street and taxi rank opposite the hotel that can make the street loud until 2pm at the weekend. Weekday its ok just an issue at the weekend.

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mattaH6506AM
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in May 5, 2026

"Don’t order the burger!"

4.0

If you’re looking for a juicy, succulent handmade fresh burger - don’t order the one from here. Very obviously from frozen. Service and staff were friendly enough, very disappointing food.

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KirbygbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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DebbieusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 22, 2026

"Very Comfortable Stay"

10.0

My room was very comfortable and cozy. The bathroom was decorated very nicely and welcoming. Excellent extras provided with great coffee and treats. I loved the decor!

One morning at breakfast one of the employees wasn't very pleasant. She kept asking us when we were leaving and she ended up rearranging tables and chairs forcing us to leave. As a small group tour we were told breakfast was available between 7am -9:30am.

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