The Kirkwall Hotel
58.98462229, -2.95876823Overview
Offering a restaurant and storage for belongings, the 3-star The Kirkwall Hotel is only 6 minutes' walk from The Orkney Museum. Thanks to its picturesque location, the pet-friendly hotel is just a minute's drive from The Earl's Palace, which guests can visit to explore the history of the area.
Location
Orkney Golf Club is only 1.3 km away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Orkney Wireless Museum lie nearly 5 minutes' walk from this Kirkwall property. The hotel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Scapa Distillery in Kirkwall. The accommodation is situated within easy reach of Highland Park Distillery, while Kirkwall bus station lies just a 5-minute walk away.
Rooms
The Kirkwall Hotel features 37 rooms equipped with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea makers. Guests can also use a bath and a shower, along with such amenities as guest toiletries. A separate toilet, a bath, and a shower are available in private bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the harbour.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant. There is also a lounge bar that overlooks the harbour. Guests can dine at St Magnus Cafe, serving British dishes, or at Cafelolz, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Leisure & Business
If you like an active lifestyle, pool and darts are available on site.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Private bathroom
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds2 Single beds
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Sea view
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Shower
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Private bathroom
Essential information about The Kirkwall Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 206 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 8.6 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kirkwall, KOI |
Location
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Reviews of The Kirkwall Hotel
What guests liked
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Rooms with harbor views, historic charm, and dining excellence near Kirkwall Marina and Magnus Cathedral.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Jan
Its location on the harbour is marvellous.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Jan
the location was perfect and nice, close to jp orkney. it was located in a very nice area adjacent to main shopping area as well as the harbor and town. i booked a room with a comfortable bed, central heating, multi-channel tv and coffee/tea making equipment. private bathroom was good-sized.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Dec
We greatly enjoyed this place, it's beautifully decorated. Thanks to the staff for being very professional and providing us with an exceptional service. Every time we stay in Kirkwall, like to stay here.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Dec
Updated rooms with an iron and ironing board, an electronic key card, and coffee/tea makers. Location just off main shopping area, and a windswept island.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Dec
Updated, modern room with shower and tea and a bath, and brilliant location.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Octspacious roomexcellent breakfastawkward shower pressure
We loved the spacious Junior Suite with a sea view, and the breakfast was great! The cozy lounge area was perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring, and we also enjoyed the well-stocked bar for some evening drinks. The only hiccup was that the shower had some awkward water pressure at times, but it didn't ruin our stay. 😊
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missingWrote a review on 15 Octspacious roomcomfortable bed
Couples looking for a comfy stay
The room was fantastic, spacious with a view of the sea that was nice! I loved the double rain shower in the bathroom. It was pure bliss after a long day.
It was pretty pricey though.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Septharbor viewslive musicfriendly staffslow service
Nice views of the harbor from the room. Unfortunately, the service in the bar was slow during the live music event.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Septgreat locationfriendly staffclean roomdisappointing breakfast
Staff were super friendly and helpful. The location is perfect by the harbour n close to everything u need. My room was clean and comfy with a great view of the sea. The history of the place is really cool too!
Breakfast was kind of disappointing, not much choice and no fresh fruit.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Septfriendly staffcozy barperfect locationchilly room
Historic charm with a catch
The location is perfect, right by the seafront. I loved the cozy bar area, and the staff were super friendly. My only gripe? The heating was iffy in my room, a bit chilly. Definitely worth checking out for its charm, though!
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missingWrote a review on 04 Septcomfy beddinggreat roomstreet noise
Great room with comfy bedding, but street noise was a bit disruptive at night.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Augcomfortable roomefficient staffhigh-quality mealsstreet noisedisruption
The Kirkwall offered a comfortable stay with a well-appointed room that was recently refurbished. Facilities like the toilet and shower were modern and functional, particularly the shower's effectiveness. The restaurant provided a fantastic selection of high-quality meals and had efficient, cheerful staff who enhanced the dining experience.
The noise from the street was disruptive at times.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Augscenic viewswater pressuregeneral disrepair
Scenic harbor views, historical setting, spacious rooms
Water pressure in showers could definitely use improvement!!! The hotel is showing signs of general disrepair and needs a solid refresh to match its beautiful surroundings!!! Noise from surrounding bars is quite disruptive at night!!!
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missingWrote a review on 29 Julfine viewsexcellent mealsattentive servicecramped roomparking issues
The location impressed me with fine harbor views and easy walking access to the town center. Meals were a highlight. Breakfast options were good, and dinner in the restaurant was pretty good. I enjoyed the attentive service from the staff, who were friendly and eager to help. The room felt a little cramped for the price, especially during the busy tourist season. Parking could be a hassle, as there are limited free spots on the street.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Julsupportive staffhistoric charm
Ideal spot for business travelers
The staff were supportive I mean they went out of their way to help me with a taxi when I missed my flight and the bar staff were friendly too it felt genuine, you know. Plus the place is packed with history like those old photos on the walls it's like a glimpse into another time.
It was a bit pricey but still worth it for the experience.
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