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Grainbank Mews

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Kirkwall guest house

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Exterior
Twin Room (4)
Double Room (3)
Property amenity
Restaurant

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RD
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (1)

Double Room (1)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing

Twin Room (2)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (3)

Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (4)

Twin Room (4)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kirkwall

In Kirkwall .You'll find The Pickaquoy Centre and Orkney Wireless Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Kirkwall guesthouse. St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orkney Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Earl's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Torvhaug Kirkwall - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grainbank Mews

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Kirkwall guest house
Grainbank Mews offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Grainbank Mews offers 4 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Exterior
The Ayre Hotel
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 249 reviews
The price is CA $227
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 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
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Grainbank Mews Kirkwall

Grainbank Mews Guesthouse

Grainbank Mews Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grainbank Mews to the airport?

Grainbank Mews is 4.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grainbank Mews?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grainbank Mews on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $214, 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 Grainbank Mews have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grainbank Mews.

How close is Grainbank Mews to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (9-min drive) from Scapa Beach and 7.4 mi (20-min drive) from Mill Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grainbank Mews offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grainbank Mews, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grainbank Mews?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Grainbank Mews?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Grainbank Mews?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Grainbank Mews have a pool?

Grainbank Mews does not have a pool.

Does Grainbank Mews have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Grainbank Mews to downtown Kirkwall?

Grainbank Mews is 0.8 mi away from Kirkwall.

Grainbank Mews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Orkney trip

We had a very friendly welcome. The room and ensuite were very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Excellent stay with great hosts in a lovely building set a convenient location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run business. The room was amazing! Very clean, large and modern. Easy walk to town and parking is also availabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

House hunting

Everything new and clean , excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024