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The Anchorage
"Clean and comfortable room in a quaint village with driving access to beautiful and interesting sites. The shared kitchen and dining area was great."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Albert Hotel
"This hotel is spotless. The staff are very friendly. The staff that clean and look after the rooms do an exceptional job. The restaurant staff were always cheerful even under pressure. The Italian lady on Saturday morning was a delight to meet. Saturday and Sunday evening Des and Dan ran it so smoothly. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

The Royal Hotel Stromness
"This hotel was very convenient for a stay off the ferry from Scrabster. It was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Ferry Inn Stromness
"our room was in a separate building from the main hotel, but the room was excellent, clean, comfortable and well maintained. We had breakfast in the main hotel, and also dined there one evening. The food was well cooked and tasty"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
"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."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

The Shore
"Shore hotel is an annexe to the Kirkwall hotel where you have breakfast. The food there was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful , I complained about everything in my room and was told housekeeping would be told . I also asked why there were no gluten free sausages at breakfast. I had ..."
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
"Charming older hotel, great location a short walk from the ferry terminal.A bit on the worn out side, but clean and comfortable. No elevator that I saw and there is a 1 story walk up to reception, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The parking at the back is limited and a little ..."
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Orkneylodge

The Sands Hotel
Orphir Hotel & Travel Guide
Travelers planning to make memories in Orphir should confirm a room sooner rather than later, as they won't find a great selection of accommodation options close to Orphir's heart.
A wise option for those occasions when need to wake up not far from the middle of Orphir, is the Houton Bay Lodge.
The Albert Hotel can be found about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from the main part of Orphir. On the other hand, the Murray Arms Hotel is positioned 10 miles (17 kilometers) away. Two more alternatives here include the Inn Guest House along with the HammerSmith.
Kirkwall is a great alternative destination where you could stay. It is where you'll find the Bishop's Palace, St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum and is found 9 miles (14 kilometers) northeast of central Orphir. Kirkwall hotels and apartments include the Karrawa Guest House and St Ola Hotel.
Taking a flight to or from Orphir? Your best option will be Kirkwall Airport, situated 10 miles (16 kilometers) outside central Orphir. Book a room close by at the Karrawa Guest House.
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Recent Orphir hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

The Ayre Hotel
"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."






