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Top 5 hotels in Gorseness at a glance

1. Royal Oak Guest House — 2-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
2. The Ayre Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
3. Albert Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
4. The Orkney Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
5. The Shore — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.

Where to stay in Gorseness?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Gorseness on Hotels.com. These Gorseness hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveler experience. Last updated on August 30, 2026.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

1. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

CNY1,169

CNY1,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

2. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

CNY1,127

CNY1,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

3. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

CNY1,334

CNY1,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

4. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

CNY1,328

CNY1,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

5. The Shore

Kirkwall

CNY599

CNY1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

6. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

CNY1,139

CNY1,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

7. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

CNY1,837

CNY2,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

CNY1,762

CNY2,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

9. The Sands Hotel

Burray

CNY1,670

CNY2,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

CNY1,837

CNY2,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

11. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

CNY1,169

CNY1,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

12. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

CNY1,222

CNY1,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a chair, and a table. There is a telescope and a view of the countryside through large windows.

A modern two-story house with large windows, a balcony, and a stone chimney.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view.

13. The Steading

South Walls

CNY13,899

CNY16,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is a self-service hotel.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

14. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

CNY603

CNY724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

15. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

CNY729

CNY874 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

16. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

CNY1,086

CNY1,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

17. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

CNY2,498

CNY2,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

18. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

CNY1,207

CNY1,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

19. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

CNY683

CNY820 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

20. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

CNY979

CNY1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Learn more about Gorseness

The region around Gorseness is home to attractions such as Trumland House and Highland Park Distillery.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a hill, and a body of water.

Check out reviews of Gorseness hotels guests love

The Shore

8/10 Good

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking and my room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious No meals in the evening was the only downside but I was able to get evening meals without having to travel too far"

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"

Murray Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff in the bar - no food available after 8pm which was disappointing as there was nowhere else to eat"

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Such attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and a great breakfast!"

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What are some popular hotels in central Gorseness?

If you're looking for hotels in central Gorseness, check out Hildeval B&B and Albert Hotel. Travelers love Hildeval B&B for its location, as well as the free full breakfast, free parking and free WiFi this bed & breakfast offers. Albert Hotel is another popular central hotel with a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe.

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Gorseness?

Guests like Orkney Signature Stay - Luxury With Hot Tub, The Ayre Hotel and Albert Hotel.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Gorseness?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Gorseness, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Gorseness be like during my vacation?

August and July are typically the warmest months in Gorseness when the average temp is 55°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 44°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.

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