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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Budget Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ayre Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area are on-site.
The Ayre Hotel offers 51 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ayre Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orkney Wireless Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes on foot from St. Magnus Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Ayre Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Ayre Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

Ayre Kirkwall

Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel Hotel

The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 249 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really friendly staff at the hotel, had excellent service and would be very happy to stay here again. Breakfast buffet was good and dinner in the restaurant was very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Staff were very good, happy to help!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the staff and the quietness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, a brief walk to town. We had a one bedroom suite with a kitchen. It was very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again. Orkney was great, every one was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great place to stay

A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed for 3 nights as a family of four in one of the apartments. The room was very well presented and had a small kitchen. The food served by the restaurant was delicious. There was an excellent selection of spirits and local beers. The staff very helpful and friendly. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Iain

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

Great place to stay

Good location super clean helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, but it was dreamy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Perfect stay

Great welcome, lovely clean room overlooking the harbour, beautiful food at dinner and breakfast and helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service for late check in from the ferry. Really helpful staff. Good room and amenities. Handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel well positioned in Kirkwall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Great location

This hotel is convenient for seeing the sights of Kirkwall. Rooms are charming and comfortable. Breakfast has a good variety of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly agreeable for our one-night stop-over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ruta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room clean and comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues (hole in bathroom door) and difficult to squeeze into shower past extremely hot towel rack but otherwise good. Location very convenient and plenty of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ayre is conveniently located and we we very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place to stay when arriving on the late night ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very accommodating to our visit to Orkney.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Lovely staff. We commented on the lack of scallops on the menu as we had enjoyed them on our previous visit so they put them on for us. Lovely sea/ harbour views from our room.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent apartment accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025