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The Stromness Hotel
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7.0
/10
Pleasant
98 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Leonie
10.0
/ 10
We loved the Stromness Hotel. Clean, comfortable and quiet. There were a lot of stairs but luckily we were on the second level and from the parking area there were no stairs to our room. Would definitely stay again as staff were very friendly.
Maya
10.0
/ 10
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.
Anna
10.0
/ 10
Classic charming old hotel feel...like an old movie. Everything was clean and good hot water. We had ferry cancellations and they were very kind and kept us two extra nights in the same room. Breakfast was good and hearty and the attached evening restaurant was fabulous.
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The Pierhead, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3AA
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The Pierhead, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3AA
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General
Near Piers Art Centre
Location
With a stay at The Stromness Hotel in Stromness, you'll be just steps from Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Stromness Museum and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Piers Art Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stromness Ferry Terminal - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stromness Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Standing Stones of Stenness - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Maes Howe - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Barony Mill - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ring of Brogdar - 10 km / 6.2 mi
St. John's Head - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Bay of Skaill - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Skara Brae - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Old Man of Hoy - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Corrigall Farm Museum - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Maes Howe - 16 km / 10 mi
Orkneyinga Saga Centre - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Kirkwall (KOI) - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Renovations
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to April 12 2026 (dates subject to change):
- Dining venue(s)
Facilities
This hotel has 4 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.
Business Facilities
Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Rooms
Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
All facilities in The Stromness Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Transportation
- Limited parking
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Smoking area
Public Facilities
- Coffee shop
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Stromness 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 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pets
Limited Number Of Pets In Room
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00 |
Available rooms at The Stromness Hotel | 42 |
Number of floors in The Stromness Hotel | 4 |
Another facilities in The Stromness Hotel | Limited parking, Free WiFi, Smoking area, Coffee shop |
Frequently asked question in The Stromness Hotel
What are available facilities at The Stromness Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Stromness Hotel such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Stromness Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Stromness Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of The Stromness Hotel?
The Stromness Hotel is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Stromness Hotel have?
The Stromness Hotel has 4 floors.
How many rooms are available at The Stromness Hotel?
The Stromness Hotel has 42 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Stromness Hotel
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7.0
Pleasant
From 98 reviews
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7.4
Room Comfort
7.0
Service and Facilites
7.6
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Leonie
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
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We loved the Stromness Hotel. Clean, comfortable and quiet. There were a lot of stairs but luckily we were on the second level and from the parking area there were no stairs to our room. Would definitely stay again as staff were very friendly.
Pam
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Fabulous location. When parking in their back carpark be aware of the crows that leave the car looking like a Jackson Pollock!
MAUREEN
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
While my room was chilly, it was perfect for sleeping. Reception was warm & welcoming.
The full breakfast was wonderful!
Tarissa
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Car park was hard to find and located under 2 trees full of crows nest, little uneasy unpacking.
Frazor
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable.
The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. They never answered. As the cost was prepaid, I guess I will not get my money back. Ultimately we booked into a hotel in Kirkwall.
This was a shockingly bad experience. I would urge everyone to avoid this “hotel”.
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Lawrence
6.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
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Bearing in mind it was just at the end of the season, and I arrived 1 hour early - unable to contact anyone by telephone or at reception to see if room ready. Despite the hotel being almost empty, it wasn’t!
Staff friendly enough but a bit of a ‘Shining’ feel to a mostly empty hotel.
Room fine, bed comfy and shower fine. Need to address the ‘dry’ hotel situation as it forces guests to go out - and probably dine elsewhere too.
Staff (when you find them) helpful enough but lacking initiative?
Would stay again for experience and ferry convenience. Unusual layout makes sense if arriving by car and you get directions to the car park in advance!
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Maya
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.
Anna
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Classic charming old hotel feel...like an old movie. Everything was clean and good hot water. We had ferry cancellations and they were very kind and kept us two extra nights in the same room. Breakfast was good and hearty and the attached evening restaurant was fabulous.
John
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Breakfast good. Limited food options in stromness. Access to buses ferries and neolithic sites very good
Jon and Mary
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Convenient to the ferry and shopping. Helpful staff. Rooms were quaint and hotel in good condition
Jon and Mary
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Loved being able to walk to shopping nearby and the ferry! It’s a beautiful old hotel and is kept as such.
Our ferry was delayed and we were so happy to get another room here for the second night.
Staff was courteous and enthusiastic.
Our bathroom electricity went out the second night but wasn’t a problem.
There was a book loaning shelf on the 3rd floor. We didn’t try the restaurant.
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David
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago
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£188 for a tiny , dated , tired room. Uncomfortable bed , cobwebs hanging from the ceiling , the only thing smaller than the bedroom was the bathroom…. Ridiculously over priced , mainly because of the captive trade on Orkney , but no need for the poor condition and quality.
Martha
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The staff all seemed to be seasonal and weren’t really able to give us directions to places. But they were very friendly.
Peter
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Pros: Friendly staff. Fantastic English breakfast. Great location, walking distance from the ferry terminal and all stores near the Stronmess waterfront. Even without an elevator, the parking location made it easy to access the room. Beds were clean and comfortable. Showers had nice high water pressure that gave a massage feeling.
Cons: The building is historic, so the floors had older carpet. Newer flooring, e.g. newer carpet or luxury vinyl plank could improve the stay experience.
Parking area had mosquitos after the rain.
Mosquito counter measures may have been helpful. E.g. Spaying, stratgeically placed zappers, torches, etc...
This was our first visit to the Orkney islands. We visited in August. Insect repellant is highly recommended when visiting certain areas on the island. The local people were all very friendly.
Overall, the Stromness hotel was a great experience. My family and friends all had a fun time. We would stay at this hotel again if we were to visit the Orkney Islands.
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Adam
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Clean and spacious, but rather basic facilities.
Wonderful staff!
Amy
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel when approaching from the back road until you have already driven down the driveway and into the parking area. We were unfamiliar with how to use the vintage locks, but the staff on duty was very helpful coming to our room and showing us how to use the lock. The bathroom was spacious and beds were comfortable.
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kevin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
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close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy
Mark
4.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Faded glory. Very over-priced. Shower had not been cleaned properly since previous guest. Housekeeping door (with COSSH label re hazardous substances within) was lwft unlocked / open for half my stay. No lift so stairs were a chore. No-smokiny policy not enforced properly (guests were opening the fire door outside my room to smoke, the fumes of which were then present in my room.
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Lesley
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The hotel car park has a skip full to overflowing, and this, as well as disused furniture and scrap metal reduced the hotel parking, on an island where parking spaces are hard to find.
We were not given the code to the fire door but were lucky enough to meet another couple of guests who did and let us in.
The manageress was aloof and abrupt but the 2 girls working in the restaurant rescued the hotel from getting a lower grading.
The hotel also let itself down with the amount of litter at the under side of the hotel, as well as seemingly dumped bedding.
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Ann
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks
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