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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property
Kirkwall hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near local hotspots, The Ayre Hotel offers a convenient retreat with laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby while watching TV or take advantage of luggage storage. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY1,137
CNY1,364 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Torvhaug Kirkwall - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ayre Hotel

When visiting Kirkwall, The Ayre Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

Ayre Kirkwall

Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel Hotel

The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ayre Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ayre Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ayre Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Ayre Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ayre Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ayre Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ayre Hotel like?

The Ayre Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 6 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

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Reviews

The Ayre Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a good variety of choices and large portions. (12 reviews)
  • Convenient parking was available and the location allowed for easy walking to many attractions. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and Price
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant was excellent. Had dinner there 4 nights. Staff was helpful and courteous.
Charles, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable room
Kenneth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

really friendly staff at the hotel, had excellent service and would be very happy to stay here again. Breakfast buffet was good and dinner in the restaurant was very enjoyable
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!
Bree, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, a brief walk to town. We had a one bedroom suite with a kitchen. It was very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again. Orkney was great, every one was friendly and helpful.
Jeff, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for 3 nights as a family of four in one of the apartments. The room was very well presented and had a small kitchen. The food served by the restaurant was delicious. There was an excellent selection of spirits and local beers. The staff very helpful and friendly. Will stay again.
Mike, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff friendly and efficient.
Alexander, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was nice and central.
Heather, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great service for late check in from the ferry. Really helpful staff. Good room and amenities. Handy to everything
linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay

Good location super clean helpful staff
Iain, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Great welcome, lovely clean room overlooking the harbour, beautiful food at dinner and breakfast and helpful and friendly staff
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location

This hotel is convenient for seeing the sights of Kirkwall. Rooms are charming and comfortable. Breakfast has a good variety of choices.
Robert, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room clean and comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues (hole in bathroom door) and difficult to squeeze into shower past extremely hot towel rack but otherwise good. Location very convenient and plenty of parking.
Nicolas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Ayre is conveniently located and we we very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place to stay when arriving on the late night ferry.
Tom, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff. We commented on the lack of scallops on the menu as we had enjoyed them on our previous visit so they put them on for us. Lovely sea/ harbour views from our room.
Roger, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, good food
ruta, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The was a very comfortable and cozy hotel. I had a great time here. I found it impeccably clean, and the cleaning staff was very friendly and helpful. It's walking distance from the downtown shopping area, but still pretty quiet. There is a lovely lounge and bar area that is very comfortable and welcoming. The shower worked very well too. I would love to stay here again!
Leilani, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ideal for us with a dog and for one overnight. Staff went out of their way to enable us to get early checking as we were attending a wedding. We did not have breakfast as we were leaving very early to catch the ferry.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly, and the amenities were wonderful! Will definitely recommend to friends, and would definitely stay here again!
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay on the Harbourfront

Very central hotel overlooking the harbour a close walk to the main street and all the sights in town. The restaurant & bar area were great and rooms were quite comfortable. Staff were very friendly :) The only downside was the unusually hot summer weather made the rooms quite hot and stuffy.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really pleasant atmosphere and people at hotel. Really the best stay experience that I ever had. Really good team of professionals catering up to your needs. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family for a stay when in Orkney.
Sarankumar, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Couldn’t get light in bathroom to work ended up having to use the light over the mirror. One of the milk sachets was all lumpy when we put it into a cup of tea in the room. Other than that everything was fine and staff very pleasant .
Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay is spacious accommodation. Very friendly staff and excellent restaurant.
Susan, 2-night trip