About this property

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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • 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.


Availability

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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breackfast was plentiful, but the choices were limited. The sea front location with adequate free parking was excellent.
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. Central but with a view of the harbour. The annex was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money and well positioned for a wander around the town and port. Good food. Staff were great.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast. Hotel is right by the harbour, two min walk from town centre
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Located in centre overlooking the harbour. Easy to wander around. Didn't eat at hotel but looked good. Room spacious and welcoming. Comfy bed and pillows.
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Comfortable rooms, great location and nice public space
  • Deidre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Size of the accommodation, cleanliness, location and parking.
  • Pietro
    Italy Italy
    This hotel is well located in Kirkwall and has everything one needs for a short stay. The staff on duty is very helpful although they run between restaurant , bar and reception , in order to meet the Customers needs, When available they are...
  • Lucie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room felt newly renovated and was very clean with a comfortable bed. Great location. We had a lovely dinner in the restaurant followed by drinks in the bar accompanied by a local folk group who made the night extra special!
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Great base for exploring the amazing Orkney islands. Very good location for exploring Kirkwall too. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. Two couples shared a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. Staff were friendly and bought us a fan as it was warm...

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
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply