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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
Front of property
One Bedroom Apartment
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX
  • Orkney Wireless Museum
    1 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    6 min walk
  • Orkney Museum
    6 min walk
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    6 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Ayre Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area are onsite.
The Ayre Hotel offers 51 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ayre Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orkney Wireless Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Ayre Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Ayre Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
Ayre Kirkwall
Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and provided the traveler with quiet and lovely accommodations. The best feature of this hotel is Isla who appeared to be on duty around the clock. She handled everything with professional charm and a sense of humor. The other members of the staff were also polite, professional and punctual. The breakfast and meals were delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airy, clean, and comfortable - an absolute delight. I loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy base for exploring the island
Clean, comfortable room. Bed comfy. Bathroom good, including shelf space for a wash bag and a shelf inside the shower - extra marks for that detail, which many hotels miss. Refurbished just enough without feeling full of pointless random things. Staff friendly, breakfast reasonably good, restaurant nice. We were using this as a base for being out all day and it was a clean, comfortable and well-located place for that purpose. Bar packed a bit of atmosphere but there are other contenders nearby so that wasn't a problem for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Upon arriving into our rooms. We noticed that one room was very spacious (as booked) and the 2nd room Was a small box room that the beds hardly fitted into. We are a family travelling around Orkney and when we requested a similar room to the one booked, the manager was rude and disparaging. He said no. This unfortunately left a very sour taste about the hotel. The rooms were very basic with uncomfortable beds. I would avoid if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to stay - very comfortable with good facilities, excellent restaurant and a hearty breakfast. Helpful staff and close by to the shopping area of Kirkwall - Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were nice and property was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room for Scotland, excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay is spacious accommodation. Very friendly staff and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

isobel

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Comprehensive service, very pleasant staff-just a very enjoyable few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rushdie Muhammed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were way too small for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ayre Hotel was easy to find and conveniently located close to the town centre. The restaurant and bar provided good service and nice food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view of the harbour, close to many shops, room heat and shower both good, bed was comfortable, restaurant was great for dinner, good for breakfast. A bit noisy during the day from the adjacent street, but quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception wasn’t very friendly, I felt like the person didn’t want to be bothered. Very unwelcoming, no smile, grumpy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jarvie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect. View from the room looking over the harbour. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and the portions were large. No skimping on anything. Breakfast was really good and no pressure to rush. Will definitely recommend and return to this hotel if we can come back to Orkney. A big thank you to all the staff that looked after us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ayre Hotel has a great location to central Kirkwall. Easy drive to the various points of interest on Orkney. Beautiful view, exceptional restaurant, congenial bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024