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The Shore

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall

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Family Suite
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a hanging coat rack.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a shower area.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Shore

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kirkwall
The Shore offers its guests an elevator. 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shore offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

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Property amenities

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 19.50 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 19.5 for adults and GBP 12 for children

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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 (9-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 Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $124, 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 (21-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 19.5 for adults and GBP 12 for children. 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: 3:00 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. 79 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 181 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Functional and practical
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice area very efficient checkin/checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Imelda

Liked: Amenities
What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Nice

Goid location, good food, nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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

Not one complaint

Lovely hotel, immaculate, modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated nearness to northern islands ferries Reasonable value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

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

Nice stay in Kirkwall

A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the cruise dock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and competent. Would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Kirkwall stop over.

We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Great staff! Close to everything. Loved Orkney.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful, friendly lady on reception. Part now of Kirkwall Hotel which is very smart, and great food. Room in the Shore was very spacious. Staff helpful in general and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception lady was exceptional and went out of her way to provide great information and took the time to answer all our questions. Really exceptional highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz

Room good tight stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024