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The Shore

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Dock
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Park Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Heart of Kirkwall.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shore

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall
The Shore offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shore offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 17.5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shore to the airport?

The Shore is 3.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shore have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shore.

How close is The Shore to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (7-min drive) from Scapa Beach and 6.7 mi (22-min drive) from Mill Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shore offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Shore, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.5 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Shore?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Shore?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shore?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Shore have a pool?

The Shore does not have a pool.

Does The Shore have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Shore to downtown Kirkwall?

The Shore is 0.2 mi away from Kirkwall.