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Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

The place is nice and clean. Hospitality was fantastic. Nicky was very helpful. The place is in a good location within walking distance of town.

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9.4
Superb
237 reviews
Price from
£106.25
per night

At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof.

Everything. Rooms, beds and towels were pristine, rooms equipped properly, shower hot enough and with sufficient pressure. Breakfast was delicious and had lots of flexibility to accommodate dietary restrictions. The place is well located, just 20min walk (or 5min drive) to the centre of Kirkwall.

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9.6
Exceptional
329 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with slippers, while some feature sea views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Debbie is a very friendly host, breakfast is excellent

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9.8
Exceptional
211 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.

At the guest house, the units are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units feature a a dressing room.

Stacey is an amazing host, she made sure everything was perfect. I cannot rate Castaway Guesthouse highly enough and I look forward to returning again next time I visit the Orkneys

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9.1
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Karrawa Guest House has attractive rooms with modern décor, heating, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom.

A full cooked breakfast is served each morning from 07:30 to 08:30. Continental breakfast self-serve options are available upon request after this time if required.

Karrawa is a lovely home with a very comfortable guest room and an exquisitely appointed en-suite. Everything was so clean and Fyona was quite friendly snd welcoming. Our cooked breakfast was delicious. I wish we had been able to spend more time there.

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9.4
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle.

Excellent Host, the room was spacious, spotlessly clean, warm and very comfortable. Wifi was good and fast, there was plenty of space to park my car nearby. The Bellavista Guest House was sign posted nearby at the last 2 junctions, so you can't really miss it. It was so quiet here, very little road traffic, just the sound of the sea. At night very dark outside, next to nothing for light pollution. Outside my mobile phone and internet reception was excellent. I stayed 5 nights and paid for breakfast. There was a wide variety to choose from on the breakfast menu and I thought it was great value.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite is situated in the outskirts of Kirkwall and offers accommodation with sea views towards Kirkwall Bay and St Magnus Cathedral. Guests can walk to the centre of Kirkwall in less than 10 minutes. Private parking is available.

Good shower, bed is good to sleep on. It was nice to have our own privacy and the unit was pretty complete. Quite neighborhood with private driveway. Location was perfect.

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9.3
Superb
55 reviews

At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units have a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware.

Breakfast is really good. Can prepare meal inside the room.

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8.4
Very good
431 reviews
Price from
£82.60
per night

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Polrudden has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe. The property is set 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Ness of Brogdar. The guest house features family rooms.

At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Conveniently located. Large and well equipped communal kitchen

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8.5
Very good
8 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 119 reviews
    Apartment furnishings were of exceptional quality. The owners have clearly spared no time nor expense in out a modern and stylish interior. The location was quiet whilst also within easy reach of the city centre
    Steven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 399 reviews
    Easy Self check in (all explanations received the day of arrival within booking message) The room was very spacious, calm and clean. Kettle with coffee and tea, Tv screen, sofa. Thare is a big shared kitchen with everything you need to prepare your meals. Bed was comfy and bathroom was also very clean. There is a private parking. You have the contact details if you have a question / issue. Self check-out. The Hostel is 5 minutes about the ferry terminal and from all big groceries shop's and city center.
    Cécile
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 reviews
    Charming and helpful hosts. A very clean and quiet house and a very nice guest room. Its only a short walk into town and the ferry. A nice breakfast. Easy parking. It would be nice to go again.
    Simon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £185
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 623 reviews
    Great Location; Quiet Room and Corridors; clean and nice smelling. Excellent customer experience and fantastic food.
    Becki
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    Great location, short walk to car rental , town centre, restaurants, supermarkets, bus station and harbour-front! Still very quiet though. Nice to see wildlife straight from the bedroom windows. Cosy house, well-provisioned, good working order. Facilities for full self-catering for family of four if needed. Easy access to the whole of the island and beyond.
    daniel
    Group
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 329 reviews
    As soon as we got there it was obvious the hosts take pride in their bed and breakfast, the whole accommodation was clean and tidy. The hosts were incredibly generous and cheerful. It is a little bit out of town but if you don't mind a 25 minute walk (if you want a couple drinks with dinner), it is well worth it for the lovely stay, quiet surroundings and lovely views.
    Kirstie Hempsall
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 426 reviews
    Great location, good value for money and excellent breakfast
    Lesley
    Solo traveller
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 294 reviews
    Staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and polite. Room was OK and generally clean. Our towels were changed everyday. Comfortable bed, clean linen and extra blankets available. Wall heater if needed. Kettle and plenty of tea coffee etc. in room. Shower was easy to use and hot. Breakfast was available (not included in cost of room) with a good choice and delicious. Quiet at night at the start of the week. Great location.
    Kim
    People with friends
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 329 reviews
    Breakfast is excellent! We enjoyed fresh fruits and yogurt as well as scrambled eggs and smoked salmon👍 Very hospitable landlady and quiet location on the top of hill area with beautiful harbor view. Walkable distance to the city center (about 30 mins).
    Kayoko
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £185
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 623 reviews
    Easy to find, warm welcome and easy parking, great location for out late check-in from the ferry after 11pm. Clean, comfortable, secure, warm, quiet.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
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