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Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

This hotel is well located, the room was comfortable, but there is no bar and no restaurant (happily there is a Spar in front of the hotel). A lady welcomed us, and immediately left the hotel after our arrival... but we had everything in the room, so no problem with that. Apparently they are expecting a new lease in the coming months, reason why the situation is a little bit strange.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
277 reviews
Price fromUS$203.18per night
Merkister Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
161 reviews
Price fromUS$273.02per night
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in Swannay

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Lovely and peaceful- great for spending time in the north of the mainland
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
117 reviews
Price fromUS$164.76per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Great menu options and lovely cooked breakfasts.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
140 reviews
Price fromUS$251.43per night
The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Swannay

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Classic hotel with an interesting history
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
324 reviews
Price fromUS$152.38per night
Ferry Inn, hotel in Swannay

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney.

The staff were helpful and welcoming, the dinner and the breakfast were superb, the room was very clean.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
482 reviews
Price fromUS$238.86per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Swannay

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

The view from the room was incredible. It felt like we were on the water. We sat for hours witching the birds on the shore. Just as we were leaving three Curlew flew right past the window - almost a leaving present.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
78 reviews
Price fromUS$222.22per night
West End Guest House, hotel in Swannay

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.

Great location, close to see the sights and restaurants. Parking available. Very safe area. Breakfast great
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
423 reviews
Price fromUS$165.08per night
The Kirkwall Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

Room was good size and bathroom was good.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
482 reviews
Price fromUS$224.76per night
The Shore, hotel in Swannay

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

great location, clean nice size room, close to bus-stop, center of town
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
266 reviews
Price fromUS$203.18per night
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What guests said about Swannay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor.

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor. Richard was a very good host Just lacked a few extra touches, no teapot, no shampoo, soap or egg cups. Would have liked some milk in the fridge when we arrived and maybe a small welcome hamper considering that there was no breakfast
    Stephen
    United Kingdom