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A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

1. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Candy

€167

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

2. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

€169

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

3. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

"My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place."

Jane

€175

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

€228

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

€175

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

6. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

€204

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

7. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

€117

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

€271

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

9. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

"The hotel is a lovely old building, having said that it's in need of investment, carpets showing there age, old miss matched furniture, the beds, well the bedding was clean but I think noah slept on them when they were new, as for staff except for check-in we didn't see any, I suppose i could have gone looking, but should I really need to. Saying that great location, but old and used, because of that I would say overpriced."

Anderw

€189

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Roger

€282

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

11. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

€151

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

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.

12. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Thomas

€244

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

€93

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a chair, and a table. There is a telescope and a view of the countryside through large windows.

A modern two-story house with large windows, a balcony, and a stone chimney.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

14. The Steading

South Walls

€2,136

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

15. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

€112

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

16. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

€257

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

17. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

€180

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

18. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

€384

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

19. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

€151

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

20. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

€186

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a hill, and a body of water.

Top Gorseness Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking and my room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious No meals in the evening was the only downside but I was able to get evening meals without having to travel too far"

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"

Murray Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff in the bar - no food available after 8pm which was disappointing as there was nowhere else to eat"

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property right beside the sea front. The host was very helpful and messaged quickly with answers to questions. Margaret St Hope is a delightful centre to base your holiday.. good shop and post office with two excellent restaurants."

More cheap stays in Gorseness

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

€93

9 Sept - 10 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

€180

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

€186

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

€189

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (94 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

€257

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Gorseness?

Based on Expedia's traveller preferences, Orkney Signature Stay - Luxury With Hot Tub is a top place to stay in Gorseness. Two other choices for your stay in the area are The Ayre Hotel and Albert Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Gorseness.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Gorseness has to offer?

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall: This holiday home rental outside of Gorseness has laundry facilities and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. See all vacation rentals in Gorseness.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gorseness, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Gorseness.

How is it staying in Gorseness?

Travellers to Gorseness will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Gorseness, there are 2 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Gorseness.

What are the top places to visit in Gorseness?

Places to visit in the wider area include Trumland House, Highland Park Distillery and Maes Howe. You'll also find Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brogdar in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Gorseness guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Gorseness?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Gorseness is 1078 mm.

Gorseness Hotels

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Our top choices for Gorseness hotels

1. Karrawa Guest House

2. The Ayre Hotel

3. Smithfield guesthouse

4. The Shore

5. Albert Hotel

6. The Orkney Hotel

7. Murray Arms Hotel

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

9. The Stromness Hotel

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

11. Grainbank Mews

12. The Royal Hotel Stromness

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

14. The Steading

15. The Anchorage

16. The Sands Hotel

17. Royal Oak Guest House

18. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

19. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

20. West End Guest House

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Top Gorseness Hotel Reviews

The Shore

The Orkney Hotel

West End Guest House

Ferry Inn Stromness

Smithfield guesthouse

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Murray Arms Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

More cheap stays in Gorseness

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Royal Oak Guest House

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Garden House Rooms

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