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The Royal Hotel Stromness

Property class: 3

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A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS
  • Place, Piers Art Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stromness Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ness Battery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A small, cozy room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a wooden wardrobe, a grey armchair, and a painting of a coastal town on the wall.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a fireplace at reception. Change of towels is available on request
The Royal Hotel Stromness offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 20-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Hotel Stromness. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Standing Stones of Stenness. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Hudson Lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and conference space
  • Steps from Standing Stones of Stenness and Piers Art Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The Royal Hotel Stromness also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Stromness inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Hudson Lounge – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Front Bar – On-site sports bar. Open daily.
The Haven Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 2 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Front Bar
  • The Haven Restaurant
  • The Hudson Lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made to order breakfast great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast made to order, warm croissant delivered the minute you sit down, lovely dining room. Walk to the ferry in 90 seconds. A must-stay.
Fresh out of the oven scone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, many modern amenities but maintains its charm. Parking is a problem nothing close or dedicated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gered

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LADDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our short visit to the Orkneys! Very close to the ferry service, easy overnight parking, very close to most of the Neolithic sites we wanted to see, and great breakfast each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARK

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

One night in Orkney

Old style hotel, clean and lovely breakfast. Staff very attentive- would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Wonderful stay.

We had a lovely time at The Royal Hotel. The staff were all very nice and chatty. The breakfasts were amazing and the room was very comfortable. We would highly recommend The Royal Hotel to anybody planning a visit to Stromness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very very delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Honey

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

Good Hotel with Great Location

Breakfast was delicious -lots of cooked breakfast choices plus yogurt, fresh fruits and juices, croissants, bread and more. The internet though was nearly nonexistent and totally useless for doing anything important. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and bed very comfortable. Helpful staff. Great stay all in all just wish the restaurant was open for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location in the centre of Stromness, OK for a short stopover, no meals on site but some availability at the partner Ferry Inn just along the road. Fairly limited eating places in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david kent

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

Good location

Had a large room with a king size bed. Great experience, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

june

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

Great hospitality at The Royal, Stromness Orkbey

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Royal Hotel in Stromness. The location is excellent. Close to ferry, buses and shops. Breakfasts were always very good. Decor in room very well done with interesting artwork. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Dinners at sister hotel "Ferry Hotel" extremely good. Architecture and historical photographic history of The Royal and Stromness very interesting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the nicest hotel we’ve stayed in so far!!! Looks like they just renovated. They recommended well in advance that dinner reservations should be made and the best place to park the vehicle. 5 big stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what you would expect form a small towm

Small hotel with big charm. The rooms are very old school but this was exactly the trip I wanted to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022