Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotels
8.2 (1439 reviews)
Ayre Road , Kirkwall , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Great food
Cons:
Noisy ventilation
Strict breakfast rules
Room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Some complaints about noisy ventilation and unclean toilet, affecting overall cleanliness perception.
Service
8.88
Staff are described as very friendly and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
8.92
Multiple reviews highlight the central and convenient location for travelers.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms are generally described as comfortable, but noise concerns were raised.
Amenities
7.9
Adequate amenities with some positive mentions of the bar and restaurant, but also some areas for improvement.
Value for Money
7.86
Good overall value, but some reviews mention the hotel rate was a bit expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Positive remarks about breakfast and dinner, particularly the cocktails.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall enjoyment of the stay with a few minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:39

Property Description

Overlooking Kirkwall Harbour with Local Produce Restaurant

Comfortable Rooms with Sea Views and Free Wi-Fi

Convenient Location for Exploring Mainland Orkney

Book now to experience the charm of Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments, where you can enjoy picturesque views of Kirkwall Harbour while indulging in locally sourced cuisine. Relax in well-equipped rooms offering sea views, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary tea and coffee. Explore Mainland Orkney with ease, thanks to the hotel's proximity to ferry terminals and nearby attractions. Whether you're savoring a cooked breakfast in the on-site restaurant or venturing to historic sites like Skara Brae, your stay at Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments promises both comfort and convenience.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1439 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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159sheenas Couples Larbert, Falkirk District, Scotland
10
Lovely hotel, lovely staff and lovely food
Pros:

We love this hotel. Nothing is too much bother for the cheery, polite staff. The whole hotel is spotless and up to date. Food is delicious. We stayed for 4 nights as part of a Glenton bus tour. This hotel is rated 3 star but we would give it 5 stars all the way!

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Hospitalityrus Couples United Kingdom
10
Lovely hotel nice and comfy
Pros:

Lovely hotel clean rooms and comfy beds. Had half board. Breakfast was ok evening meals where chaotic even with a pre order they don't have any staff and outside residents they where run off Their feet and gaps in service staff are lovely. Loved the bar cheap beer for. Hotel sad to leave could have stayed a week

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Sara family_with_children de
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lynsey solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Aimee couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Almudena extended_group es
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Eric couple gb
8
Pros:

Super spacious apartment in a great location within walking distance to the center with its restaurants, bars, shops and sights. Very appreciative of the elevator. Have to say the body wash was rather luxurious.

Cons:

Bathroom was a little dated. In particular, needed to flush the toilets multiple times to get the job done.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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david couple pt
9
perfect for our requirements
Pros:

location, comfortable room

Cons:

shower

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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carl couple gb
9
really enjoyed our for the second time
Pros:

this was our second visit so we knew what expect ,the staff were very helpful and pleasant ,dinning very good,rooms very comfortable all in all great stay

Cons:

all good, even parking no trouble

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Laurie couple gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Tillmouth Couples
6
A good hotel needing a few tweeks
Pros:

We booked a one-bed flat which had a good sized living room with four comfy chairs, plus a small table and kitchen chairs, and a small kitchen with fridge which was good for storing beer, coffee and cheese. We didn't cook.
The shower in the bathroom is spacious, not over a bath, although the bathroom itself is a bit mean - the toilet and handbasin are the wrong way round. The shower is a fixed overhead one, so difficult to keep hair dry as no shower caps provided. (Smacked of a man making a poor decision about shower heads). Also, considering the flat is accessible, there are no hand holds in the shower.
The bedroom is a decent size - same as a hotel room, with good side lights for reading in bed. The shutter over the window is white, so in the summer the room is brightly lit nearly all night. I had an eye mask in my bag which is essential here.
Staff are all very helpful and pleasant. The flat and hotel were clean and tidy and quiet except the front door of the flats slammed shut so if you were near that it would be a problem.
The dinner we had was fine, very decent food but nothing special. Same as breakfast.
Location excellent, especially if you get a sea view.
We paid a premium price as everything was fully booked, and everything on the islands is more expensive than mainland, as expected. Luckily the weather was great and there was lots to see and do. If it wasn't so expensive I would have given 4 stars.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Richard couple im
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay, but it cost a lot more than it needed to, because we used Booking.com.
Pros:

Staff so friendly. Room lovely with a smashing sea view.

Cons:

Booking.com charged me over £1739 for a weeks stay, bed only. No breakfast. This was £300 more than if I had booked direct with Ayre Hotel.
I thought Booking.com was supposed to be good value but it appears not.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Shaw solo_traveller za
3
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Robert extended_group us
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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bubba3122 Couples Ocala, Florida
6
Great Staff But the Room Was a Bit Warm
Pros:

A nice hotel and conveniently location nearby many of the historical sites. It's also in town which makes it nice to stroll and enjoy the area and the port. But, it's not a great walk in the rain (LOL). There's a bar and restaurant. The staff were great and we were able to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and had a very nice meal. The only issue we had was the room was a bit warm, there's not AC, so opening the window was the only alternative. But this invites flies and gnats to enter the room which we decided was worse than the warmth.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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Andrea extended_group gb
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
5
It was nice but pricey
Pros:

The bath and shower were decent. The food in the restaurant at night was good. Location is handy. Beds were comfy.

Cons:

Rooms were quite hot. Slight sewage smell at reception. Service at breakfast and at the bar was slow. Would have like a selection of cocktails at the bar. Paying for breakfast was a bit of a hassle. WiFi not great. I don’t think it was great value for money.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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VICKI P solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee