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Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star South Ronaldsay inn

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Savor fresh seafood at our outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy a variety of dishes, including lobsters, scallops, and langoustine, served with focaccia bread, chips, and garlic butter.
Guests can cook up a meal in this fully equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and ample counter space.
Enjoy lunch and evening meals at The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering fresh seafood daily and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by rolling hills and a tranquil body of water.
Cozy retreat with a sloped ceiling, skylight, and comfortable bed.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port
  • Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
  • Italian Chapel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

South Ronaldsay

In South Ronaldsay .You'll find Sand of Wright and Hoxa Tapestry Gallery within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Also, Banks Chambered Tomb is within 3 miles (5 km) and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Italian Chapel - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 26 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 26 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 35.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sands Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star South Ronaldsay inn
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Murray Arms Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star South Ronaldsay inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Murray Arms Hotel offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Murray Arms Hotel to the airport?

Murray Arms Hotel is 14.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Murray Arms Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Murray Arms Hotel.

How close is Murray Arms Hotel to the beach?

This inn is 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Sand of Wright and 12.7 mi (27-min drive) from Sandi Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Murray Arms Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Murray Arms Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Murray Arms Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Murray Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Murray Arms Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Murray Arms Hotel have a pool?

Murray Arms Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Murray Arms Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Murray Arms Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Murray Arms Hotel to downtown South Ronaldsay?

Murray Arms Hotel is 0.5 mi away from St. Margaret's Hope.

Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, fantastic seafood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sea food heaven

The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home and comfortable. The breakfast is really good. All food when possible is locally sourced. The hand dived scallops are excellent. Sea food platter is awesome. The rooms are clean and warm. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakaway

Amazing - great food, friendly people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place with so many pluses. Great food and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, one night stay comfortable bed nice room clean en suite. Food here is excellent and local-a must if you enjoy fresh seafood! Friendly staff throughout stay.
Seafood Penne Pasta
Hand dived scallops pan fried in whiskey and honey butter
Breakfast, locally smoked salmon snd eggs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

People were great

The people that work here are really lovely. We enjoyed our meals. Our room was on the small size, but very cozy. We parked in the back patking lot with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The friendliest place I've ever stayed

From the moment we checked in, we felt like family. The staff here are the warmest of people. The smiles weren't just customer service smiles, they were genuine. Suzanne in particular went to great lengths to ensure we had a wonderful stay. We were genuinely sad to leave her! Suzanne couldn't have been more kind to our elderly dog, Smurf. She always made a fuss of her and had a sneaky treat for her. Often in 'dog friendly' accommodation, dogs are tolerated. Here dogs are loved....and that made all the difference to our holiday. ....and I haven't even mentioned the delicious seafood and fab breakfast/coffee! Thanks to all at Murray Arms for looking after us so well. We will be back. Love from Emma & Mark xx
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This is an excellent place to stay, really convenient for the ferry and well connected to the mainland. Our room was very clean and comfortable if a bit on the small side for 2 of us. However this didn’t detract from our stay. The staff are welcoming friendly and helpful. The restaurant is lovely and the food is outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright, modern B&B with modern rooms. Ours was filled with natural light owing to skylights and had a comfortable bed and contemporary decor. The restaurant was excellent and specialises in high quality and excellently cooked seafood dishes. Breakfast was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

We stayed overnight before going to Hoy. The welcome was excellent and warm and our room was lovely- the whole place was spotlessly clean. Eating in is an excellent option; we did and I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional little gem!

Lovely food and welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Spotsylvania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was quick and easy. No elevator though. The staff was excellent especially the two young men in the restaurant. They were excellent in every way. Book this hotel early they fill up quick with bus tours. There is a few restaurants nearby if you want a change but Brae Hotel dinner menu changes daily. They also worked with my wife's food allergy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in a great hotel

Great hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Food was amazing and very fresh. Staff were very friendly and helpful, we were made to feel very welcome. It was my birthday and they got me a cake and sang happy birthday. Made my birthday very special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly welcome

Friendly welcome, very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a trip

Absolutely good Sandra host was outstanding and room was clean and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the people were very friendly and the management kindly refunded us when we foolishly double booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spot on!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023