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The Ayre Hotel

Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands

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4.3/5

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5.0/523 Jul 2026

Michelle

I fell in love with Orkney and it was completely unexpected. I expected to like it just fine but I truly didn't want to leave. This hotel has comfortable rooms and a delicious restaurant that capped off our days of exploring.

5.0/520 Jul 2026

Alison • Family Trip

There was alot of noise from room above which is down to that guest not the hotel and only got one pack of biscuits on the tea tray for 2 people which was bit stingy but everything was great and staff were lovely. Also food was tasty.

5.0/530 Jun 2026

Scott • Couple Trip

Hotel was clean and comfortable. Right next to the main road and across the street from the harbor, but the noise wasn't an issue. Not a great many choices of bars/restaurants in Kirkwall, so having a bar and restaurant in the hotel was helpful. Restaurant is very nice, though you can order in the bar as well. Wifi didn't reach the bar or our room above the bar, but the lounge had good reception. Very walkable to shops, the cathedral, and the palace/castle.

5.0/528 Jun 2026

Anne • Couple Trip

The building looks a little tired on the outside so I was surprised to find it clean, bright and well decorated on the inside. The staff were all very friendly and helpful although they did seem a bit rushed off their feet at a couple of the busy times so perhaps not enough staff on duty. I dined there on the first night and the food was excellent and reasonably priced so I booked in again for my second night which was equally as good. I enjoyed my visit and I would recommend a stay here.

5.0/57 Jun 2026

Janine • Couple Trip

Bar staff super friendly and helpful with tips on things to see and do, the other staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. We had a budget room which was very spacious, king sized bed, tv and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was very clean and the towels were super soft. The meals were a good size and very tasty. Would happily stay here again.

5.0/52 Jun 2026

James • Couple Trip

Lovely old hotel great location in Orkney and good food

5.0/528 May 2026

Tammy • Family Trip

Friendly staff. Excellent service. Great food. Continently located.

5.0/526 May 2026

Euan • Trip with Friends

Remember to book dinner. The first night of our stay we had to eat elsewhere because it was fully booked and had to wait quite sometime to get served in the bar due to staff shortages

5.0/518 May 2026

Heather • Solo Trip

Had an Apartment at the hotel. It was lovely and modern, immaculately clean and very spacious. Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the hotel.

5.0/58 May 2026

Wendy • Family Trip

Friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely clean rooms. Excellent location for Kirkwall shops.

5.0/528 Apr 2026

Jane • Solo Trip

Love this hotel.. highly recommend

5.0/527 Apr 2026

Roland • Couple Trip

Very nice property, with a seemingly recently refurbished reception, lobby, and restaurant area. The staff at the front desk, as well as in the restaurant, were impeccable, courteous, friendly, and highly accommodating. Payment was, however, a bit complicated, as you could not pay at the table and instead had to walk to the bar or reception. The POS terminal was also experiencing connectivity issues. Luckily, we had some cash on us. The view of the harbour and the sea is truly beautiful. However, as we were on the first floor, there was some noise and cigarette smoke coming from the restaurant and from people smoking outside. Fortunately, it quietened down after the restaurant and bar closed at around 11:00 pm. Two additional notes regarding the restaurant: it is advisable to reserve a table in advance, as we were unable to secure one as walk-in guests and only managed to get a table 90 minutes later. Secondly, I had what was probably the best steak and ale pie of my life here.

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Craig

Professional staff, pleasant and business-like. Straightforward check-in process. Note: keycard for power in the room. Hot water is scalding.

5.0/517 Apr 2026

Tim • Solo Trip

Was a great place to stay good breakfast helpful staff

5.0/510 Apr 2026

David

Great location and Price

5.0/517 Mar 2026

Charles • Couple Trip

Restaurant was excellent. Had dinner there 4 nights. Staff was helpful and courteous.

5.0/57 Mar 2026

Keith • Family Trip

This was our second stay in a matter of weeks and both were excellent. Friendly, welcoming, professional and efficient staff, a very nice room, and excellent food. I hope we will be back.

5.0/522 Feb 2026

stewart

Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly

5.0/527 Nov 2025

Duncan • Couple Trip

Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.

5.0/515 Nov 2025

Steven

Staff were very good, happy to help!

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Bar/Lounge

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel Location
With a stay at The Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall, you'll be just steps from Peedie Sea and Orkney Wireless Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Magnus Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Orkney Library & Archive.

The Ayre Hotel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

The Ayre Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 - Mon, 16 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children