Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

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. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, whilst all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Entire apartment
Kitchen
Private bathroom
View
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 4
US$216 per night
Price US$648
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Family Room
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
Cot available on request
Room
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 3
US$144 per night
Price US$432
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Cot available on request
Room
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$105 per night
Price US$316
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Double or Twin Room
Cot available on request
Room
194 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$105 per night
Price US$316
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Double Room with Sea View
  • 1 large double bed
Room
172 feet²
Sea View
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$127 per night
Price US$382
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
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Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Room
172 feet²
Sea View
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$127 per night
Price US$382
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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One-Bedroom Apartment
We have 5 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Entire apartment
Kitchen
Private bathroom
View
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Max adults: 2
US$161 per night
Price US$482
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$172 per night
Price US$515
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$20
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marta
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay here. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the room was warm, cozy, and perfectly maintained. Everything was very well equipped, which made my stay easy and enjoyable. Communication was seamless from start to...”
Jackie
Australia Australia
“Lovely clean and comfortable room close to the waterfront and walking distance to town centre and historical attractions.”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, made us feel exceptionally welcome. The room was a great size, had everything we needed. The restaurant staff let us in a little early for breakfast as we had an early trip. Could not fault them.”
Yasutaka
France France
“Location is very good for sightseeing, access to bus station. Accommodation is also very good with friendly staff.”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Outstanding staff. Spacious, clean and comfortable room. Excellent location near bus station and centre of town. Hot cocoa mix along with tea and coffee in the room. Plenty of bath towels. Comfy chairs in room.”
Colin
Australia Australia
“Great value for money and well positioned for a wander around the town and port. Good food. Staff were great.”
Deidre
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Size of the accommodation, cleanliness, location and parking.”
Drew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, 2 minute walk into town. Room was clean and comfortable with a see view. Parking at rear for our motorcycles. Evening meal in bar was lovely. It was only 5 minutes from the ferry terminal.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, helpful and professional. Renovated reception area and restaurant are lovely. Great location near waterfront. Breakfast good value. Food excellent standard for breakfast and dinner.”
Catherine
South Africa South Africa
“Location was fantastic and the flats were comfortable and very well equipped. Food in the restaurant was great and generally the service was excellent too. People were helpful, despite each member of the staff seemingly having multiple jobs! ...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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