The Orkney Hotel

Hotels
8 (264 reviews)
40 Victoria Street , Kirkwall , gb

Free

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Several guests reported cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and unclean items.
Service
9.18
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and made the guests feel welcome.
Location
9.22
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location near key attractions.
Room Quality
7.17
Some rooms were noted as outdated and with specific issues such as mismatched bedding.
Amenities
7.7
Some amenities like breakfast were good, but issues such as lack of wifi were noted.
Value for Money
7.16
Guests felt some aspects were overpriced given the issues mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Overall positive feedback about breakfast, despite some issues reported.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally a positive experience, with many highlights despite several concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:45

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Kirkwall

Modern Amenities: The Orkney Hotel offers free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. Each room comes equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options: Enjoy an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. With a bar on-site, guests can unwind and enjoy a variety of beverages after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Convenient Location: Situated just 2.7 km from Scapa Beach, and with easy access to Maeshowe and other historic sites, The Orkney Hotel is the perfect base for your Orkney adventures. Book now for a memorable stay in Kirkwall!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 264 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Darlene couple gb
6
Good
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Coffee at breakfast

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
D
Domenico couple fr
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
D
Domus Dick couple gb
7
Expensive by comparison with other locations
Pros:

Cooked breakfast and porridge were good. Limited selection of other cold foods - eg croissants - or fruit to add to cereal or porridge.

Cons:

Shower did not work. Hotel offered an alternative room, but we had so little time, we were unable to change. As recompense, they did provide a free dinner, which was good. A minor observation, but access to the carpark was up a couple of flights of narrow steps - which were overgrown and, when it had rained, wet.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple fr
5
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
5
Wonderfully located hotel
Pros:

The hotel is as clean and the room was comfortable .

Cons:

I thought that the property was overpriced . I was aware that it was built several centuries ago but the interior of the rooms and dining room let it down . In trying to keep with the original features the rooms were tired and shabby and in need of a refit . I felt that it could have had some more features to link it with the area and history of the hotel itself . Room was comfortable and clean but you so are rooms in a travel lodge and the rooms and bathrooms are in need of an upgrade . Food was good and service friendly .

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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S.C.A. solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Parkeerplek achter het hotel, ruime kamer, heerlijk bed.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very central good value for the location staff were helpful

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
9
All good staff very professional
Pros:

The breakfast was beautiful good product well cooked

Cons:

Parking isn’t ideal but manageable

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Clara couple gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Aimee solo_traveller us
7
Great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Large room with tub. Great location. Car park. Drinks in lounge.

Cons:

Mildew smell. Room had not been vacuumed.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Central location , hearty breakfast, very accommodating about leaving luggage whilst waiting for ferry, great bar

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller gb
8
Nice handy hotel
Pros:

Great location, right at the centre of kirkwall but very quiet.
Very clean room and very comfortable bed

Cons:

Shower was a bit tricky to get temperature correct and pressure was not good.
Couldn't get wi fi in our room.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Very central location

Cons:

Poor WiFi and mobile signal

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Findlay solo_traveller gb
5
Quite expensive
Pros:

Convenient for town

Cons:

It’s an old building

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed broke when sat on so needed to change room. New room had broken window that wouldn’t close, broken heater, no radiator.
Old and dated.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Mary extended_group us
8
Central location. A bit expensive. Dinner in the bar was good.
Pros:

Very centrally located

Cons:

Not many staff available.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Simpson solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Alistair couple gb
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Markus solo_traveller at
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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winfried couple at
2
Absolut nicht empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Einzig empfehlenswert die Bar mit geschätzten 1000 Whiskysorten.

Cons:

Unfreundlicher Empfang, abgewohntes Zimmer, sehr laut von der Strasse auch bei geschlossenem Fenster, ebenso laut von allen Nachbarzimmern, sogar über uns. Praktisch kein Internet. Badezimmer grindig. Frühstück nur auf Bestellung, keinerlei Kuchen oder Süsses, nur kalter Toast. Und das für viel Geld!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee