Merkister Hotel
Loch Harray, Harray, KW17 2LF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
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. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an en suite bathroom. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organise boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- Lamdin
United Kingdom“Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel...” 
John United Kingdom“Location and friendliness of staff very helpful and Happy to help”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and helpful and were always smiling. The menu was varied enough for us to have something different on each of the 5 nights; the food was always excellent The view from our room was wonderful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
Facilities of Merkister HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Fishing
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Laundry
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Merkister Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Merkister Hotel 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 Merkister Hotel
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Merkister Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Harray. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Merkister Hotel include:
- Twin
- Twin/Double
- Single
- Double
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Merkister Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at Merkister Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Merkister Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
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The prices at Merkister Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
