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9.8
/10
Exceptional
63 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Stephanie
10.0
/ 10
Beautiful location. Room was comfy and cozy. The bathtub was amazing after a day out exploring. The room we had had windows looking at the sky / and a beautiful view over the water. It was quiet and lovely. The restaurant was fairly priced and delicious. The included breakfast was delicious (and hot) and plentiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I was sad to leave it felt like home after just a couple of nights. There was lots of parking (free)
Nelson
10.0
/ 10
The room was great! Tea, water and hot chocolate complementary in the room. Great restaurant with a separate pub. The staff were the major highlight!
Gered
10.0
/ 10
Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water.
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Pier Road, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW17 2SS
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What's around The Sands Hotel
Pier Road, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW17 2SS
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General
Near Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
Location
Located in Burray, The Sands Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Orkney Wine Company and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Italian Chapel.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Orkney Wine Company - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Italian Chapel - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Churchill Barriers - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Hoxa Tapestry Gallery - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Sand of Wright - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Banks Chambered Tomb - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Olav's Wood - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Sandi Sand - 15 km / 9.3 mi
Mine Howe - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Highland Park Distillery - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Earl's Palace - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Bishop's Palace - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi
St. Magnus Cathedral - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Kirkwall (KOI) - 18 km / 11.2 mi
Wick (WIC) - 67.6 km / 42 mi
Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business Facilities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Sands Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.
All facilities in The Sands Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Common Space
Others
Restaurant
Food and Drinks
- Continental breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accessibilty
- Accessible parking
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Hotel Services
- Wedding service
Sports and Recreations
- Billiard
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Sands Hotel
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30
General Check-in Instructions
- 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 and cash
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 22:00 - to 10:30 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Sands Hotel | 8 |
Another facilities in The Sands Hotel | Continental breakfast, Free WiFi, Accessible parking, Smoke-free area, Wedding service |
Frequently asked questions about The Sands Hotel
What are available facilities at The Sands Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Sands Hotel such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Sands Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Sands Hotel is starting from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
Does The Sands Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The Sands Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Sands Hotel?
The Sands Hotel has a 2.5-star rating.
How many rooms are available at The Sands Hotel?
The Sands Hotel has 8.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Sands Hotel
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9.8
Exceptional
From 63 reviews
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9.8
Room Comfort
9.6
Service and Facilites
9.8
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tony
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It worked out great for our overnight stay on Orkney. Dinner was very good and breakfast hit the spot.
Stephanie
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful location. Room was comfy and cozy. The bathtub was amazing after a day out exploring. The room we had had windows looking at the sky / and a beautiful view over the water. It was quiet and lovely. The restaurant was fairly priced and delicious. The included breakfast was delicious (and hot) and plentiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I was sad to leave it felt like home after just a couple of nights. There was lots of parking (free)
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Nelson
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was great! Tea, water and hot chocolate complementary in the room. Great restaurant with a separate pub. The staff were the major highlight!
Gered
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water.
Ben D
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking
Peter
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This is a really nice hotel with great staff and great food. You receive a warm welcome and the whole stay was relaxing and enjoyable.
Daniel
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely quiet place by the sea with a great restauarant and cosy nautical themed bar. Very friendly staff :) Would love to stay here again next time!
Kevin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
we had a bad credit card and they politely let us know to pay our dues with a new card which we just did - all is well kevin mcleod
Jill
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We loved staying at the Sands hotel and wished we could have stayed longer! Facilities, location and food fantastic,
Thankyou for making our Orkney trip memorable - You even laid on lovely weather too !!
Anne
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 111 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
They are lovely people and it is a nice enough hotel. It’s in an out of the way location which was fine for us as we had a car. The food was ok. The room was light, clean and comfortable.
Roger
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The Sands Hotel is a lovely small hotel in a tranquil island within the Orkneys. There is absolutely no noise in any of the rooms, they are equipped with WiFi and everything you need.
The restaurant serves excellent-quality food with locally sourced ingredients. The staff are first rate, every single one of them. They helped us out with everything we needed. Very prompt and professional service. Best Hotel in the Orkneys, bar none!
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Alex
10.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
An enjoyable stay. Attentive staff. Excellent food.
Verified traveler
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely quiet hotel being an old Herring Warehouse. Rooms were comfortable and had a nice view of the boat ramp. We stayed 2 nights and meals were nice both nights. We needed washing done and were able to pay 15 pounds for a small bag to be done for us, which saved having to go to Laundromat in Kirkwall.
Ludovic
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 118 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Our brief stay at the Sands Hotel was just what we were looking for in that part of Orkney. We wanted to see Skapa Flow, the Italian Chapel, and we discovered a fascinating private museum with fossil collection.
The staff were helpful and welcoming and the room comfortable.
Elise
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 120 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Loved it. Need a car to explore but that’s obvious
Lisa
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This property is exceptionally clean! The restaurant staff were friendly, outgoing and accommodating to a food allergy. This hotel is convenient for morning ferry departures from St. Margaret's Hope.
William Andrew Haralam and Mary Ann
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Pleasant Quiet comfortable nice dining options
Kelsey
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Everything at this hotel was just lovely- staff, ocean views, food. The room was simple but nicely updated and maintained. This hotel was a highlight of our trip. The restaurant is also delicious and we loved breakfast.
Martin
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The staff were brilliant and truly went out their way to make my stay very enjoyable. I would return here and recommend others to stay here also. The food was excellent and a very good selection to choose from.
John
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Stayed at the Sands with my wife for one night. All the staff in the hotel we came into contact were very friendly and helpful. Our room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable.We enjoyed a beautiful evening meal in the restaurant and the cooked breakfast provided in the morning was one of the best I have had in any hotel.Our only complaint is we could only stay one night.
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