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The Sands Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Burray with free breakfast and restaurant

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Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor ) | Room amenity
Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Bathroom
Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity
Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor ) | Room amenity
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Bar
    BarBar

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Pier Road, Burray, Scotland, KW17 2SS
  • Popular LocationItalian Chapel7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHighland Park Distillery14 min drive
  • AirportKirkwall (KOI)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationGills Bay Ferry Port93 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First Floor )

Room amenity

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First Floor )

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First Floor )

Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First Floor )

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor )

Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity

Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor )

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor )

Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor ) | Room amenity

Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor )

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Burray Village

At The Sands Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Burray hotel include Orkney Wine Company and Churchill Barriers.

What's nearby

  • Italian Chapel - 7 min drive
  • Highland Park Distillery - 14 min drive
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 16 min drive
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port - 93 min drive
  • John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 100 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Creel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sands Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Hotel in Burray with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This Burray hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sands Hotel offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property Registration Number OI/PL/86

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Burray
The Sands Hotel Hotel Burray

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Hotel?

As of 29 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Hotel on 30 Jun 2024 start from NZ$365.35, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Sands Hotel?

The closest beach to The Sands Hotel is Sand of Wright (5.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sands Hotel?

No, The Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sands Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant staff and brilliant stay
The staff were brilliant and truly went out their way to make my stay very enjoyable. I would return here and recommend others to stay here also. The food was excellent and a very good selection to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in Burray
Stayed at the Sands with my wife for one night. All the staff in the hotel we came into contact were very friendly and helpful. Our room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable.We enjoyed a beautiful evening meal in the restaurant and the cooked breakfast provided in the morning was one of the best I have had in any hotel.Our only complaint is we could only stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont overlook this Hotel
A lovely hotel over looking Burray Harbour. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, rooms are very clean and comfortable, food is honest well cooked fair. The homemade Mac n Cheese was a delight. If youre leaving before breakfast theyll make up a lunch sandwich for you. Salmon and Scrambled egg and full cooked breakfast both superb. Lots of Tea and Toast too. The bar stocks well kept beer and a few Whiskys. You pass the Highland Park Distillery on the way to Burray. If you are looking for a quiet hotel with genuinely friendly people who provide superb service, book The Sands.
View from bedroom window.
View from bedroom window at sunset.
Hearty and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
For someone who stays in hotels a lot The Sands was a wonderful experience. All the tiny things that you’d wish for in other hotels are just done perfectly here! I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough. The restaurant is great, breakfast is cooked to order so absolutely no food waste and the evening meals are delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in Orkney's crown
This was an excellent hotel in a lovely location overlooking Watersound. We booked an apartment and were delighted with the spaciousness and facilities. It was spotless and looked like it had been recently refurbished. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and the food at breakfast and dinner was super, with a good choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes. We would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully restored building with rooms tastefully decorated and having views over the water. A warm welcome and great food served. Only sorry that I was there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcoming hotel
Very comfortable, relaxed hotel with helpful staff and good hearty food. Great location for the ferry from Gills Bay, and all the major places of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. Fantastic location. Clean, quiet, I have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stephen Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay on Orkney
Fantastic hotel - great location, warm & friendly service, beautiful rooms tastefully decorated & great attention to detail, excellent food & ambience. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Ferry
Clean Hotel with friendly staff near to Portland ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loyd, Scottsdale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is somewhat remote and located in an industrial area with a boat repair adjacent. However, the hotel has a good restaurant and bar so we didn't feel the need to leave the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Slaveiko

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sands Hotel is a first-class hotel. From the greeting at the reception to leaving at the end of our stay, we were treated as the only guests staying at the hotel. Although the hotel was busy, the staff were friendly and efficient, and advice from the team as to where to visit was knowledgeable and accurate. The bedroom was beyond our expectations, beautifully decorated as was the rest of the hotel, and there was a bath with a shower over the bath, I would personally wish for a free-standing shower, however, we cannot expect everything. The food was delicious, had good portions and was very well cooked. The breakfast offered a varied menu, the Scottish Breakfast I would recommend. I highly recommend this hotel and will use it again on my next visit to the Orkneys.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above expections
We had alwasy said we wished to stay at the Sands whenever we have visited the Orkneys before. We booked Watersounds which was a family suite and was not disappointed. The suite, facilities, friendliness, food well....everything was so much more than we hoped for and some. Excellent place to tour the islandsas a base or just to relax and enjoy the scenery and pace of life.
View from suite window, beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would highly recommend the Sands, very friendly homely atmosphere couldn’t do enough to help and the food well presented and very tasty
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and loved everything about this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022