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Ferry Inn Stromness

3.0 star property

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Enjoy a harbor view from the comfort of your room, featuring a chair, table, and radiator.
Enjoy stunning views of the airport from this room, featuring a desk, chair, and framed artwork.
Overlooking the tranquil harbor, this property offers stunning views of the moonlit water.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can order from a selection of beverages and enjoy a coffee or other hot drink.
Experience the charm of the Royal Hotel, a historic building with a traditional Scottish heritage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 John Street, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AD
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stromness Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Skara Brae
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room (Harbourside House)

Cozy retreat with a double bed, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Harbourside House)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

Cozy bedroom with a sloped ceiling, skylight, and single bed.

Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Ferry Inn)

Two single beds with striped bedding and a headboard, a table with a lamp and clock, and a framed picture adorn this stylish room.

Family Room (Ferry Inn)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

Enjoy a restful stay in this stylish room with a large bed, window view, and comfortable amenities.

Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room (Ferry Inn)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and ceiling light fixture.

Comfort Double Room (Ferry Inn)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room (Harbourside House)

Enjoy a restful stay in this inviting room featuring a large bed, a comfortable chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Comfort Double Room (Harbourside House)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room (Ferry Inn)

Cozy retreat with two single beds, a desk, and a chair, perfect for work or relaxation.

Comfort Twin Room (Ferry Inn)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Harbourside House)

Bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower stall with handheld showerhead and wall-mounted faucet, a toilet, and a sink with mirror.

Family Room (Harbourside House)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Enjoy a room with a large window offering a view of the coastal area and industrial buildings, featuring a wall-mounted lamp and sloped ceiling with skylights.

The Royal Hotel Stromness

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (72)
The price is CHF 239
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Royal Hotel Stromness

About this property

Ferry Inn Stromness

Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and express check-out.
Ferry Inn Stromness offers 21 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ferry Inn Stromness. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Piers Art Centre. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at The Ferry Inn, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Piers Art Centre and 10 minutes on foot from Stromness Museum
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ferry Inn Stromness also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Stromness hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Ferry Inn – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Royal Hotel Hudson – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Royal Front Bar – On-site pub. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 1.60 per day)
  • Parking on site (GBP 1.60 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Ferry Inn
  • The Royal Front Bar
  • The Royal Hotel Hudson

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Royal Hotel rooms check-in is 150m from the main Ferry Inn.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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
Accommodations at this property are arrayed in 4 buildings along a narrow, cobblestone street. Guests park and check-in at the main Ferry Inn building, opposite the ferry terminal. Harbourside House and Miller's House are located across the street from the Ferry Inn, within 38 yards (35 meters) away. Guests booked in Royal Hotel accommodations must walk approximately 164 yards (150 meters) to the building.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 1.60 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 1.60 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Royal Hotel rooms check-in is 150m from the main Ferry Inn.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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

Ferry Inn Royal Hotel Stromness
Ferry Inn Royal Hotel
Ferry Royal Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness Hotel
Ferry Inn Stromness Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness Hotel Stromness
The Ferry Inn Royal Hotel Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and location were great and the breakfast was absolutely Devine! The only “negative “ comment is that the shower floor was slippery with no mat or strips on the shower floor to keep you from potentially slipping. Loved everything about this place in terms of our needs as was right across the street from the ferry terminal. No elevators to second floor so be forewarned if you are elderly this might be a negative, but for these two older ladies, we loved the staff and the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

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

Great stay in Stromness!

Such a great stay on Orkney! Staff was proactive and so welcoming. We’d recommend Ferry Inn to anyone looking to visit Orkney.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Enjoyable

Enjoyed my stay. It was fireworks night and I could see the harbour display from my room window. The room was clean and the bed was a decent size for a single. The food was really good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Camperdown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great position on the harbour directly opposite the ferry. Our hosts were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the islands and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme, Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In centre of stromness close to the ferry and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bad bartender

The young male bar tender was rude, and interrupted my personal conversation. Seem like he just didn’t like his job.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very convenient- right next to ferries. room was very clean and roomy. the restaurant was very good too, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A character property and right in the heart of the town. The eating area of the bar was nice and interestingly decorated giving the whole place true character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens-Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute place with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were meeting friends from Hoy and booked an overnight stay- our room was spotless, clearly recently refurbished and so comfortable. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and food was enjoyable too! Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and comfortable room. Great pub, restaurant was limited in choice and food quality did not match the prices. Good breakfast though. There are very few other dining options nearby. No on-site parking but we were able to park mostly for free on the streets or nearby parking lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but our room at front a little noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stromness Ferry Inn is the ideal location for a few days on the Orkneys. We were very happy with the location and the room. The staff is excellent and the Inn is obviously very well run. The bar is great and the dining room is not to be missed. Make your reservations early though, the place was packed each evening with locals and visitors alike. Shout out to Rose!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the ferry. Maybe a little overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicol

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is literally steps from the ferry terminal and bus terminal in Stromness. We had a room for three and it was large enough to accommodate three people and their luggage with room to circulate. The bathroom was large, bright, and clean. Despite being very close to the ferry terminal, the room was quiet. We had a great view of the ferry from our room, yet were never disturbed by sound from the harbour. Stromness is a nice town to explore and the Ferry Inn is centrally located. We had breakfast at the hotel (wonderful!) but had dinner elsewhere only because we were in other parts of the islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
I highly recommend the Ferry Inn to travelers to Stromness. It is very convenient to the ferry and the staff are extremely helpful. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel and both meals were excellent. Our room was large with few steps which was very helpful since I had mobility issues during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints about staff or room apart from the fact there were no grab rails at the bath.Excellent stay and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Ferry Inn. My only complaint was the dinner fare we had the first night. Disconnect between quality of what we had and the cost. That being said, the breakfast is excellent, as is the bar
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so accommodating with our late arrival. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. nice pub and the room was lovely. will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, comfortable and clean hotel, very handy for Ferry and Stromness. Bar downstairs and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024