Description
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.. This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite..
With a stay at The Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bishop's Palace.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Orkney Wireless Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi St. Magnus Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Orkney Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Earl's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Bishop's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Highland Park Distillery - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Scapa Beach - 3.1 km / 2 mi Scapa Distillery - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Balfour Castle - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi Mine Howe - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi Orkney Brewery - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi Mill Sand - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi Churchill Barriers - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi Orkney Wine Company - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi Italian Chapel - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi The nearest major airport is Kirkwall (KOI) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi . Near Orkney Wireless Museum.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Café
- Conference centre
- Hair dryer
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Room service
- Safe
- Trouser press
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible lobby
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Showing 5 featured reviews out of 631 TripAdvisor reviews
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C2876VQtomm
Peterhead, United Kingdom
14/03/2026
“Short business trip”
Stayed here for four nights, room was clean, comfortable and serviced every day, my room was in the annex which is 2 meters from main building. The food I had was lovely and certainly value for money, staff were friendly although changed most nights. Possibly the best hotel I have stayed in Kirkwal… more
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yaba d
27/02/2026
“had dinner.”
great food and lovely staff..
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Fiona W
28/11/2025
“Family friendly, excellent customer service, great food, exceptional cocktails. Nothing was too much bother.”
Excellent food and cocktails, nothing was too much bother for the very friendly , experienced staff. Our family were made to feel very welcome and we will return
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Scotlandthebrave208
Scotland, United Kingdom
18/10/2025
“Fantastic meal.”
Absolutely first class service with one of the best meals we've had in Orkney for a good number of years. Grimbister Cheese/ Smoked Salmon and Crab starters were delicious, fresh and hit the spot. Steak and Ale Pie for main was full on with the meat cooked to perfection, Lamb Shank was unbelievable… more
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Mark N
08/10/2025
“Highly recommend if you are in Orkney”
Absolutely fantastic, what can i say, Apartment in impeccable order, feels very homely something you need i feel when travelling on business, great bathroom facilities and living area. Immaculately clean and extremely friendly staff Dinner- some of the best food i have had on my travels and price… more
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