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Orkneylodge

4.0 star property

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Children’s play area – outdoor
Property grounds
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland, KW17 2RD
  • Place, Maes Howe
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ring of Brogdar
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Flotta with Superking Bed

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

hoy

  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shapinsay with Superking bed

  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rousay with Superking bed

  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 245 reviews
The price is CHF 166
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
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About this property

Orkneylodge

Guests at this beach guesthouse will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
Orkneylodge offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include indoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Orkneylodge, you'll be within walking distance of Standing Stones of Stenness. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes 4 indoor tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Standing Stones of Stenness and 13 minutes from Scapa Distillery
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Orkneylodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Orphir guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • Games
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Guests will need to ring the front door bell upon check in.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Houton Bay

Orkneylodge Inn Orphir

Houton Bay Lodge Orphir

Houton Bay Orphir

Houton Bay Lodge Orkney Islands/Orphir

Orkneylodge Inn

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Orkneylodge Orkney Islands/Orphir

Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir

Orkneylodge Hotel

Houton Bay Lodge

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Orkneylodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good B&B, clean and friendly.

Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must although it is possible to get around by bus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

gregg, glasgow

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

had a lovely stay

we where up see family staff made us welcome and they where very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Jan, England

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean and tidy

We were satisfied with the accommodation, apart from the handbasin being in the room rather than the ensuite. Breakfast very good but available only from 8:15 to 8:45 am. No bar nor any food at other times. Reception only staffed in early morning .More like a B&B than an hotel. Very convenient for the ferry to Hoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay , very homely , nice and quiet , very relaxing , reasonably priced , excellent , will be calling again ,

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Lovely Bed and Breakfast

Management and staff were super friendly and helpful, kept everything in tip-top condition. Arranged transportation, introduced us to other guests, went to bat for us with auto rental company.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Toronto, Canada

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

Wonderful, close to all sites.

Clean, modern, close to all sites. Breakfast was fine and staff very helpful

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great staff, low-quality infrastructure

My husband and I stayed at HBL for a few nights. It was adequate overall; great staff who went out of their way to give us information and help, and who were efficient and attentive, but woeful building and plumbing.

10/10 Excellent

Shawna, Alaska, USA

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

Quiet B&B

Nice quiet B&B outside of town. When we checked in we got a free upgrade to the giant honeymoon sweet which was awesome! The room was huge, comfortable, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay here. Only down side was that it was out of town so there weren't any nearby restaurants and the lodge doesn't serve dinner. It had a very nice bar but we were there out of season so it was closed for the winter. Definitely will stay here next time we're in the Orkney's. Owner was very nice, helpful, and had recommendations on sites to see on the island.

6/10 Okay

Scottish Lass

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not the best

The room was a nice size and tidy. We only seen the owner when we arrived and when we left as there was never anyone on reception. The bathroom was not up to standard as the toilet seat was broken and water was coming out of the bottom of the shower unit and you had to turn the shower up to high to get the water to come through the shower head at any speed. Also the water would get very hot then cold without warning. The sink was in the room which meant you had to come out of the bathroom to wash your hands. When we used the coffee etc it wasn't replaced. The view from the window would have been very nice if they had tended the garden but all we could see was weeds.

10/10 Excellent

M., San Jose, CA

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

Nice hotel

Love Ralph, the proprietor. He was assisted by his newly graduated high schooler nephew and another friend of the family. They are very nice and helpfull. Good family atmosphere.

8/10 Good

John, Canada

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

Houton Bay Bed and Breakfast

rooms vary as to size .the front rooms have a view of the bay.small fridge in room helps keep drinks and lunch cold. staff is very helpful. No restaurant on site so only brekfast is available for purchase - not included with overnight rate. more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel.

8/10 Good

Bern, NORTH COAST NSW AUSTRALIA

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

Best bed in The Orkneys

Lovely big room, with a massive bed. Great hosts who even insisted on running our washing through for us, very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Whilst it sounds and looks a long way from places on a map, everything in The Orkneys is honestly just down the road so don't let that put you off.

6/10 Okay

Carl, North Pole

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent, but in the middle of nowhere

The standard is ok for the region, but Houton is a quite remote location with no services nearby. The owners were friendly, but they almost seemed surprised that we were there. All in all, an ok hotel, but I will be looking for something in Kirkwall the next time I visit Orkney.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Quiet & friendly but chilly

Very peaceful setting, friendly people but in November the heating needs to be on more than allowed. Customers should be able to turn on and off when we need it, went off early evening so if out no heating on return. Also local restaurant recommended was closed - we checked it more than once, really need to give visitors accurate local information .

8/10 Good

Gerry, Glasgow

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

A very pleasant hotel

Very welcoming & comfortable experience. Lovely setting, good parking and helpful staff. Only negative (bad trend in B&Bs) that breakfast not included (or only because I booked through Expedia?).

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Thurso

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

Houton Bay Lodge Orkney

My husband and I recently spent three nights at the Houton Bay Lodge Orkney. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from Linda our host. The room was large,tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and with beautiful polished wood features. The advice and local knowledge of our host helped us to make the most of our short stay. We would recommend this place if you are looking to stay out of town in a country area of Orkney.

8/10 Good

Janice, Canada

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

Peace and Quiet

The Lodge (inn) is away from the major centres on Orkney Mainland. But it is only 15 minutes from Stromness and Kirkwall (shopping). We travelled to the Orkney Islands to find our ancestors and visit the historical sites, which there are many. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

John, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not bad

The location is about halfway between the 2 main towns in the Orkney's. If you want a place that is central and can drive everywhere then it is good. If you want immediate shopping or a choice of places to eat then not so much. The room could be darker with better curtains, there are several lights from the ferry service not too far away and the room did not get as dark as we would have liked. The bed was very hard but we are used to softer ones in the States. The manager did give us an extra duvet to soften the bed. Breakfast was a bit expensive but the dinner costs were comparable to both towns.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Location

The hotel was a bit hard to find, especially if you are arriving after dark, so get a map before hand. Once you are there it is quiet and dark. You are right on the water and isolated, so the views are great. They serve a full Scottish breakfast if you want, but no other meal so make arrangements in town for lunch/dinner. The food was good and the inkeeper was very nice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location on the road between Kirkwall and Stromness, very close to the Houton Bay Ferry pier (to Hoy & South Isles). Great views of Houton bay, Scapa Flow & Flotta. Good continental style breakfast with fresh red fruits. Friendly hosts. Family room for 4 was spacious enough for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017