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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirkwall with a restaurant and a bar
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Beach
Exterior
One Bedroom Apartment
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 12.50 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
19 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
13 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel places you steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of St. Magnus Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall hotel include Orkney Museum and Mainland.

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk
  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive
  • Scapa Distillery - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ayre Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ayre Hotel offers 51 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from 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

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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ayre Hotel?

The Ayre Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ayre Hotel on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$158.46, 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.

Is parking available at The Ayre Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Ayre Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ayre Hotel is Scapa Beach (2.6 km).

Does The Ayre Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ayre Hotel?

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

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

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

The Ayre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay
Hotel was clean and in a good location with decent parking. That’s where the good points ended. Plumbing was a health hazard - only scalding hot water coming out of every tap (including the bath) & the shower. No cold water at all. Water was also pretty instantly scalding. Went down to reception, which wasn’t manned (at 6pm) & given 2 bottles of water from the barman. Room itself was overly hot, radiator showed as off but heat was definitely coming from somewhere. Bed was uncomfortable & squeaked loudly. Next door’/ shower clearly worked as it howled through the pipes to our room. Cleaner tried to enter room before 8am twice, and when met with my husband opening the door, there was no apology just a rude ‘oh someone’s in there’. Wouldn’t recommend a stay & most certainly will not be returning given the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a wonderful city
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It’s position on the harbour front.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice with wonderful helpful staff. The room had a lovely view. They really need to consider window screens to keep the bugs out though. The restaurant and bar there were very nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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