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The Shore

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall

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Comfort Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Property entrance
Lounge
Premier Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the neighborhood

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Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG
  • Popular LocationSt. Magnus Cathedral5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrkney Museum7 min walk
  • Popular LocationHighland Park Distillery2 min drive
  • AirportKirkwall (KOI)5 min drive

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Heart of Kirkwall.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 3 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 9 min walk
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's Bar - 1 min walk
  • Twenty One - 3 min walk
  • Helgi's - 2 min walk
  • The Storehouse - 4 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose - 5 min walk

About this property

The Shore

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall
Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shore offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 17.5 per person

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shore to the airport?

The Shore is 3.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on May 11, 2024 start from $167.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Shore have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shore.

How close is The Shore to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (7-min drive) from Scapa Beach and 6.7 mi (22-min drive) from Mill Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shore offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Shore, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.5 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Shore?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Shore?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shore?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Shore have a pool?

The Shore does not have a pool.

Does The Shore have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Shore to downtown Kirkwall?

The Shore is 0.2 mi away from Kirkwall.

The Shore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 123 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Walnut Creek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shore was bought by the owners of the Kirkwall as a room add on facility. The room was clean and quiet. Check in and check out is done at the Kirkwall and breakfast is served in the Kirkwall as well. The front desk folks were pleasant and helpful. The room could have used a little attention by the cleaning folks. These are not new buildings so the conditions match the age. Breakfast is at 7:30 am and dinner starts at 6 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023