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Merkister Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
162 reviews
Price from€ 252.51per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Outside of hotel bit disappointing but inside was much better. Enjoyed our dinner at their restaurant down the street. Lovely sleep, good shower, lovely breakfast. Loved the pictures on the breakfast room walls and the staff were informative. There is no on-street parking outside the hotel due to the narrow streets of Stromness but the parking is only a few minutes walk away. We had a great walk in the evening and in the morning went uphill to the viewpoint behind the hotel. Fabulous view over several islands in the sun- stunning! Orkney is just amazing
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
142 reviews
Price from€ 232.55per night
The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Stenness

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

The location
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
327 reviews
Price from€ 143.29per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Stenness

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

Comfortable high quality room in a brilliant location. Kim was a fabulous host, providing everything we needed for a perfect holiday.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
81 reviews
Price from€ 205.54per night
Orcades Hostel, hotel in Stenness

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.

We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets. I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
399 reviews
Price from€ 131.54per night
Kirkwall Youth Hostel, hotel in Stenness

Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.

Ability to wash and dry clothing. Nice staff
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
407 reviews
Price from€ 95.13per night
West End Guest House, hotel in Stenness

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.

Central location, parking and very friendly waitress this morning. Breakfast OK.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
425 reviews
Price from€ 151.51per night
The Kirkwall Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

Central location. Good breakfast
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
484 reviews
Price from€ 202.01per night
The Shore, hotel in Stenness

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

Its location was perfect… right next to the harbour
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
266 reviews
Price from€ 187.92per night
Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Stenness

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Excellent hosts friendly and informative. Water always piping hot. Room spotless.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
281 reviews
Price from€ 187.92per night
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What guests said about Stenness:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Stenness is a small village that has several Neolithic...

    Stenness is a small village that has several Neolithic sights close by. There are fantastic standing stones which you can go close to. Also there is a fishing loch. The village has a petrol station with a shop. You really need a car to get around mainland Orkney. Stenness is situated 3 miles from Stromness where there are several shops and supermarkets
    Elspeth
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We usually had evening meals at the Merkester Hotel which is...

    We usually had evening meals at the Merkester Hotel which is nearby. Definitly recommend this place. We had a lovely walk in the little wood at "Happy Valley". Philip told us about it. Other walks at nearby Yesnaby cliffs and Scara Brae beach which are nearby. Quaint little streets at Stromness where we got of the ferry.
    Hazel
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Stenness is not far from Stromness on the road to Kirkwall,...

    Stenness is not far from Stromness on the road to Kirkwall, but nothing's far on Orkney Mainland. It really is an ideal focal point for your exploration of the islands. There's an hotel and a shop/petrol station, plus an ice-cream parlour. We ate in various places and would recommend - for lunch - Sheila Fleet on the East side of the island and the Birsay Bay Tearoom on the West. Both very busy. For dinner, we enjoyed excellent meals at the Ferry Inn in Stromness and the Merkister Hotel near Dounby. Check out the tours - the ones we joined were 1st Class.
    Margaret
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is the heart of Neolithic Orkney - Maes Howe, the...

    This is the heart of Neolithic Orkney - Maes Howe, the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar are the headline 'must-see' monuments but there are other less visited places too (Unstan Cairn was fascinating). Not to mention the peace and quiet, the wildlife and stunning views. Gerri's Icecream was ace too! It's only 5 mins drive from Stromness and about 20 mins to Kirkwall so you get the country escape with all the amenities you need within close reach. There is a bus service but it's best explored with a car.
    Karen
    United Kingdom