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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property
Kirkwall hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
One Bedroom Apartment | Living room | TV
Lobby
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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
$183 nightly
The total price is $219
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
19 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
13 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ayre Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Kirkwall with a stay at The Ayre Hotel. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
DONE

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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

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 9 minutes' walk from Earl's Palace.

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The Ayre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a good variety of choices and large portions. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent meals with faultless and very friendly service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

It was nice and central.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly agreeable for our one-night stop-over.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Only stayed one night, but it was dreamy!
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Excellent apartment accommodation
Caj, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in the apartments which were simply perfect. Ample parking; excellent location which means you can walk to everywhere in Kirkwall and drive anywhere on main island. The apartments had a huge amount of space and a nearby Lidl and Tesco meant that it was easy to self cater with the facilities provided. A lovely bath and comfortable bed.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was very accommodating to our visit to Orkney.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location on the harbor was great, although a little noisy at night with traffic.
Karen, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient for the late night ferry arrival. Budget double room clean and comfortable but over-priced. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Very accommodating!
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Hotel well positioned in Kirkwall.
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, walkable to the town centre and restaurants. Mattress was like sleeping on a box spring. Pillows were terrible. Good breakfast. Nice bar/lounge area.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We chose this hotel because it was convenient for us when arriving from Shetland on the Northlink ferry that arrives at 11:30 pm. The shuttle service from the ferry terminal stops right in front of the hotel. The room was spacious with a well-appointed bathroom and a full breakfast was available in the morning.
Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, friendly staff. Comfortable, relaxing hotel with good restaurant and bar all at reasonable prices. Front of building facing the harbour could do with a coat of paint but that doesn’t take anything away from the comfortable interior. Would happily stay again.
John, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Great place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Only problem is that the toilet in our room was poor at flushing. That was a bit unfortunate. The lounge area, the staff, the food was absolutely great. Such lovely people.
Haidee, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Bathroom was cheap and dated. Elevator did not work during our entire stay and my other half has difficulty with stairs. Lovely lounge bar bit no one serving so we had to go to the sports bar which was noisy with TVs etc. staff were really nice and the restaurant seemed popular although we didn’t eat there.
Janice, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Well worth a stay

We had a wonderful stay at The Ayre Hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was excellent with a comprehensive menu, something to suit all tastes. Breakfast was free and there was a really good choice of cereals, pastries and all the usual Bacon Eggs etc. The building was nice and room very comfortable. We were overlooking the harbour and it was nice to see all the ferries coming and going. I would highly recommend a stay here, we will be back :D
Jennifer Anne, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel in a wonderful city
Ed, 10-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel

Excellent hotel on the waterfront. Excellent restaurant. really nice staff. The waterfront (sea view) rooms are a bit noisy due to the road however not all night.
jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel was right on the waterfront and was only a short walk to High Street whee the shopping was. Food was good, as well.
Rory, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Great stay - fantastoc location in the middle of the "hub". A few stairs to get to rooms - the bed was not soft but worth the not ideal sleep for a great location
Tori, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Airy, clean, and comfortable - an absolute delight. I loved staying here.
Alex, 3-night trip