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St Ola Hotel
Guest Houses
7.6
/10
Pleasant
72 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Mark
10.0
/ 10
The St. Ola Hotel is very convenient with easy access to the harbor and shops in Kirkwall. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering input on the best places to see on the island.
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.
Frank
10.0
/ 10
Nostalgia trip. Dad based on the ships at Scapa Flow. The Hotel, things to see, public transport, people in general, had a ruddy good tie and will most definitely be returning to the Orkneys and using the same hotel. There’s so much to do and see. Highly recommend St OlaHotel!!
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Harbour Street, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1LE
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St Ola Hotel Address: Map & Location
Harbour Street, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1LE
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General
Near Orkney Wireless Museum
Location
Located in Kirkwall, St Ola Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bishop's Palace.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Orkney Wireless Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Magnus Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Orkney Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Earl's Palace - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bishop's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
The Pickaquoy Centre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Highland Park Distillery - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Scapa Beach - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Scapa Distillery - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Balfour Castle - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Mine Howe - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Orkney Brewery - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Mill Sand - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Churchill Barriers - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Orkney Wine Company - 13.1 km / 8.2 mi
The preferred airport for St Ola Hotel is Kirkwall (KOI) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Facilities
This smoke-free guesthouse has 2 floors in 1 building and offers complimentary parking nearby.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
All facilities in St Ola Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
Accommodation Policy & General Information in St Ola 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:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
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; cash is not accepted
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at St Ola Hotel | 10 |
Number of floors in St Ola Hotel | 2 |
Another facilities in St Ola Hotel | Smoke-free area, Coffee/tea in lobby, Breakfast, Free WiFi, Parking |
Frequently asked question in St Ola Hotel
What are available facilities at St Ola Hotel?
There are top facilites at St Ola Hotel such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at St Ola Hotel?
Check-in time at St Ola Hotel is staring from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking.
Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
Does St Ola Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, St Ola 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 Hotel Classification of St Ola Hotel?
St Ola Hotel is officially classified as a 3.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many floors does St Ola Hotel have?
St Ola Hotel has 2 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews St Ola Hotel
Other sources (72)
7.6
Pleasant
From 72 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6
Room Comfort
7.2
Location
10.0
Service and Facilites
8.4
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James
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 143 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very close to ferry’s and bars and restaurants
Barbara
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 151 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth
Linda
6.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Room was ok, but beds had very hard mattresses. Noise from extracts and chillers from kitchen kept us awake. Whole hotel could do with a re vamp
Gary
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant which also had great meals. Room was a bit jaded, with view of a wall and low doorway into a tiny bathroom. Parking was a pain with time limits outside and the free space round the back not inspiring confidence about the security of our bikes.
David
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 195 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I usually pay a lot less for a lot more
Susan
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 210 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Quick overnight stay after a late ferry from the Shetlands.
Clean, breakfast was really good.
Hotel dated but had everything you required
Colin
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 238 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Hotel is nice but the room was in major need of an update.
Verified traveler
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Stayed at the hotel Friday Saturday Sunday room allocated(no 1) was over the bar area and overlooking bins and smoking shelter. Friday/Saturday bar open until after one in the morning and was very noisy. I would say the room is not suitable to be used at weekends. The room itself is very dated and dull with badly stained carpet. On the plus side staff were friendly and polite.Sadly won’t be staying here again.
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Andrew
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 252 week(s) ago
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Centrally located, with reasonable food. A bit dated, and very expensive, but it was booked in height of season when everyone was staycationing during Covid
Mark
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 294 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The St. Ola Hotel is very convenient with easy access to the harbor and shops in Kirkwall. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering input on the best places to see on the island.
Andrew
6.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Not bad for the price, good location on the harbour front, friendly helpful staff.
Drew
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Nice hotel room looking over the harbour. Very comfortable & staff lovely
Verified traveler
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 353 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.
Verified traveler
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 364 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The beds were the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in, room was dark and dreary, really in need of some tlc
Alan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 383 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Didn’t get there till gone 11pm off the ferry on a windy February night. Welcoming staff, nice bar area and a warm clean room. Hotel overlooking the harbour. Would definitely recommend
Frank
10.0
/10
Reviewed 400 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Nostalgia trip. Dad based on the ships at Scapa Flow. The Hotel, things to see, public transport, people in general, had a ruddy good tie and will most definitely be returning to the Orkneys and using the same hotel. There’s so much to do and see. Highly recommend St OlaHotel!!
Lesley
6.0
/10
Reviewed 404 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
People (staff?)talking loudly in doorway, blocking entry - not great. Long wait for someone to come to checkin counter - not great. Friendly and helpful staff eventually - good.
Thin walls to rooms meaning noise until well after midnight - not great. Restaurant service and food OK.
Alice
10.0
/10
Reviewed 407 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This hotel has an amazingly helpful and responsive staff. The room was also very clean and tidy. Access to many local tourist sites was excellent and the site also was a great coordinating point for meeting others arriving on my tour.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 419 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
If you want to stay awake half the night with noise from bar and street... come here!
Verified traveler
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 421 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This hotel is ideally placed for the centre of Kirkwall. Everything is in walking distance in terms of cafes, restaurants, pubs and local shops. You'll need to have a car or a tour booked to see some of the historic sites on the mainland or other islands of course. Only complaints were the shower didn't have too much pressure and the bed was quite hard. One of our nights was a Friday and there were a lot of folk out in the street quite merry after the pub kicking out time at 1am so we were woken up, it quickly gets quiet though. Just remember it is a 3 star location so the amenities match this, as opposed to the price of the room which we felt was excessive for what it was. Orkney was inclredible though, so we were happy with our stay.
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