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The Orkney Hotel

★★★ 40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, GB

8 guest rating· 252 reviews

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

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Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Jetted bathtub</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Single Room

Sleeps 1 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 13 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 16 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as city views.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
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  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8252 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Excellent breakfast− Cleanliness issues− Outdated rooms− Poor value for money
Cleanliness7.2
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality7.2
Amenities7.7
Value for Money7.2

Great location.

7.0

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

− Mildew smell. Room had not been vacuumed.

Aimee · US · 2026-07-23

Guest review

10.0

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

Julie · GB · 2026-07-17

Nice handy hotel

8.0

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

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

Ann · GB · 2026-07-12

Guest review

8.0

Very central location

− Poor WiFi and mobile signal

Stephen · GB · 2026-07-03

Quite expensive

5.0

Convenient for town

− It’s an old building

Findlay · GB · 2026-06-29

Guest review

5.0

Location

− 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.

Chris · GB · 2026-06-12

Good to know

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.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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›Pets

Pets are not allowed.