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The Royal Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Great location. Very nice staff. Nice meal in the bar, many good food options. Clean bedroom
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
136 reviews
Price from$248.74per night
Merkister Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

Everything was exceptional: the room, the setting, the food, but most of all the staff! Debbie checked us in and checked up on us several times through our stay. She was a delight!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
161 reviews
Price from$238.69per night
The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Stenness

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 3.7 mi away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 3.7 mi from the hotel.

Spacious room, free parking, and friendly staff. I noticed the rating for the hotel is poor; but it is better than I expected. It is just an old hotel.
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
323 reviews
Price from$152.01per night
Ferry Inn, hotel in Stenness

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney.

Great location, clean room and a comfy bed. Close proximity to a local bar with local People.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
483 reviews
Price from$236.30per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Stenness

Waterfront House in Finstown provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

Beautiful, stylish house right on the water. Comfortable beds, lots of pillows, deep soft carpets, breakfast area with free food, mini fridge with free drinks including beer, free snacks, double jetted tub, very private, friendly helpful hosts and much more.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
78 reviews
Price from$219.84per night
Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F, hotel in Stenness

Featuring a garden, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F provides accommodations in Orkney. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from$163.31per night
Orcades Hostel, hotel in Stenness

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.

The kitchen and common spaces were amazing and well organized. It’s the perfect place to go for a stay in Orkney.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
404 reviews
Price from$140.70per night
Kirkwall Youth Hostel, hotel in Stenness

Located just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.

Calvin was cordial and very helpful.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
388 reviews
Price from$101.76per night
Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodations with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

We had a tire that was leaking air. They had a friend who has a car repair business on their personal property - that person identified a small leak on the tire sidewall, so the tire would need to be replaced. The Smithfield then called around and found a shop that had our tire size and they make an appointment for us to get the tire replaced. This was amazing because the local tire shops were slammed with business and somehow, they got us an appointment quickly. The staff at this hotel went above and beyond to help us with our tire problem and we are extremely grateful for that! Breakfast and dinner were very good!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
274 reviews
Price from$201per night
Albert Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located in Kirkwall and within 10 miles of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

hotel was understaffed. and slow. Food was ok. coffee maker was broken
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
166 reviews
Price from$298.36per night
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What Guests Said About Stenness:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Stenness is a small village that has several Neolithic...

    Stenness is a small village that has several Neolithic sights close by. There are fantastic standing stones which you can go close to. Also there is a fishing loch. The village has a petrol station with a shop. You really need a car to get around mainland Orkney. Stenness is situated 3 miles from Stromness where there are several shops and supermarkets
    Elspeth
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We usually had evening meals at the Merkester Hotel which is...

    We usually had evening meals at the Merkester Hotel which is nearby. Definitly recommend this place. We had a lovely walk in the little wood at "Happy Valley". Philip told us about it. Other walks at nearby Yesnaby cliffs and Scara Brae beach which are nearby. Quaint little streets at Stromness where we got of the ferry.
    Hazel
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Stenness is not far from Stromness on the road to Kirkwall,...

    Stenness is not far from Stromness on the road to Kirkwall, but nothing's far on Orkney Mainland. It really is an ideal focal point for your exploration of the islands. There's an hotel and a shop/petrol station, plus an ice-cream parlour. We ate in various places and would recommend - for lunch - Sheila Fleet on the East side of the island and the Birsay Bay Tearoom on the West. Both very busy. For dinner, we enjoyed excellent meals at the Ferry Inn in Stromness and the Merkister Hotel near Dounby. Check out the tours - the ones we joined were 1st Class.
    Margaret
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is the heart of Neolithic Orkney - Maes Howe, the...

    This is the heart of Neolithic Orkney - Maes Howe, the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar are the headline 'must-see' monuments but there are other less visited places too (Unstan Cairn was fascinating). Not to mention the peace and quiet, the wildlife and stunning views. Gerri's Icecream was ace too! It's only 5 mins drive from Stromness and about 20 mins to Kirkwall so you get the country escape with all the amenities you need within close reach. There is a bus service but it's best explored with a car.
    Karen
    United Kingdom
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