The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have en-suite facilities. The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property. The property is situated opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, great location, great food, friendly and helpful staff
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel was first class, the perfect location for me due to the bulk of my work being in Stromness and with the ferry terminal quite literally just across the road, I could not ask for more. Unfortunately for me the restaurant was closed in the...
  • Kathy
    United States United States
    Restaurant was very good. Service was above accommodating.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Ferry Inn
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ferry Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Ferry Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bankcard Ferry Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should be aware before booking that the rooms are spread across multiple buildings that are all served by the Ferry Inn reception, restaurant and bar. The Harbourside House and Miller's House annexes are just a few steps across the narrow street from the main Ferry Inn building.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ferry Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ferry Inn

  • Ferry Inn is 350 yards from the centre of Stromness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ferry Inn include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at Ferry Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Ferry Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Ferry Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Ferry Inn has 2 restaurants:

    • The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant
    • The Ferry Inn