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Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Swannay

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

Excellent hosts friendly and informative. Water always piping hot. Room spotless.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
281 reviews
Price fromTHB 7,472.40per night
Merkister Hotel, hotel in Swannay

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.

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 (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
162 reviews
Price fromTHB 10,041.04per night
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in Swannay

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

It was the second time we have stayed here and we will be back for a third if we decide to come this way again. The location is amazing.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
118 reviews
Price fromTHB 6,059.65per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Outside of hotel bit disappointing but inside was much better. Enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant down the street. Lovely sleep, good shower, lovely breakfast. Loved the pictures on the breakfast room walls and the staff were informative. There is no on-street parking outside the hotel due to the narrow streets of Stromness but the parking is only a few minutes walk away. We had a great walk in the evening and in the morning went uphill to the viewpoint behind the hotel. Fabulous view over several islands in the sun- stunning! Orkney is just amazing
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
142 reviews
Price fromTHB 9,247.10per night
Ferry Inn, hotel in Swannay

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

The staff were helpful and welcoming, the dinner and the breakfast were superb, the room was very clean.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
480 reviews
Price fromTHB 8,784.75per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Swannay

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

My wife and me booked at this delightful location on our trip to Orkney. The location is about 15 minutes by car from Kirkwall Airport and about 10 minutes from Kirkwall itself. This is the ideal location to stay as its in the centre of Orkney. The location is on the waterfront (hence the name) and the views from the room are amazing with all sorts of seabirds to be viewed. The room we stayed in had the usual appliances along with a double jacuzzi bath in the en suite bathroom. The room had a little mini bar fridge that was stocked with bottles of water, soft drinks and a few chocolates. Just outside the door to the room that has a nice little kitchenette with the facilities to make yourself a nice little breakfast to start the day. When we go back to Orkney we will definitely be looking to stay here again.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
80 reviews
Price fromTHB 8,172.94per night
West End Guest House, hotel in Swannay

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.

Central location, parking and very friendly waitress this morning. Breakfast OK.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
425 reviews
Price fromTHB 6,024.63per night
The Kirkwall Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

Room was good size and bathroom was good.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
483 reviews
Price fromTHB 8,079.54per night
The Shore, hotel in Swannay

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

Its location was perfect… right next to the harbour
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
265 reviews
Price fromTHB 7,472.40per night
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments, hotel in Swannay

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

Location
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
625 reviews
Price fromTHB 3,969.72per night
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What guests said about Swannay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor.

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor. Richard was a very good host Just lacked a few extra touches, no teapot, no shampoo, soap or egg cups. Would have liked some milk in the fridge when we arrived and maybe a small welcome hamper considering that there was no breakfast
    Stephen
    United Kingdom