Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. 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. St Magnus Cathedral is less than 1 mile away. Orkney Golf Club can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything, easy to locate, warm and cosy atmosphere, bedroom was warm, comfy bed, well appointed with lovely en suite. breakfasts were fabulous, hosts were so attentive to every detail, they were so personable and genuinely lovely people
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay here. I arrived very late and the lady stayed up just for me to let me in. Rooms were clean and tidy and I slept really well. Breakfast was delicious. I can't think of anything else the host could have done to make it more...
  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    The owners, the breakfast, the bedroom, the welcome package, the lovely bright breakfast room.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely, food was excellent. The property was clean, well cared for. It is the perfect balance between being close to town while also being away from the hustle and bustle. A lovely view as well.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good, quite an extensive menu, served promptly in a lovely airy dining room, fresh coffee and tea (refills) as requested, really sets you up for the day👍
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fiona was the perfect host, friendly and caring. We really felt at home during our stay. The bed was very comfortable, we had a great TV and a fabulous bathroom and shower.
  • Valmai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and warm welcome. Very nice quality to everything Breakfast was delicious
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    It was very roomy and comfortable. Fyona was a genuinely nice person. We loved our stay. The breakfast room was a great place to meet people and swap travel tips.
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautiful place to stay..Fyioa, your host, is so friendly and helpful. We stayed in a twin room, the beds and pillows were very comfy. The bathroom was spacious. The whole property was warm and inviting. The breakfast was exceptional,...
  • J
    Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well kept and presented, spotlessly clean and friendly welcome. Good parking provision and most importantly a comfy bed!

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 97 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Home away from Home with friendly, helpful hosts. Our guest house is centrally situated on the mainland of Orkney with nothing more than a 30 minute drive away.

Neighbourhood information

Karrawa is set on the outskirts of the town centre in a quiet residential area. Inganess beach only one mile away and Highland Park Distillery close by also.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Karrawa Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Karrawa Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 option.
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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform Karrawa Guest House 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.

License number: D, OR00115F

FAQs about Karrawa Guest House

  • Karrawa Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Karrawa Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Karrawa Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Guests staying at Karrawa Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

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

    • Karrawa Guest House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.