The Shore

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8.2
/10
Very Good
186 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Abigail

10.0
/ 10
The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!

Tracy D

10.0
/ 10
We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.

Michelle

10.0
/ 10
We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
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Shore Street, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1LG

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Elevator
The Shore is located in area / city Orkney .
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Shore Street, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1LG
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General


Near Orkney Wireless Museum

Location


With a stay at The Shore, you'll be centrally located in Kirkwall, just a 3-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bishop's Palace.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Orkney Wireless Museum - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
St. Magnus Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Orkney Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Earl's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Bishop's Palace - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Pickaquoy Centre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Highland Park Distillery - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Scapa Beach - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Scapa Distillery - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Balfour Castle - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Mine Howe - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Orkney Brewery - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Mill Sand - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi
Churchill Barriers - 12.3 km / 7.7 mi
Orkney Wine Company - 13 km / 8.1 mi

The preferred airport for The Shore is Kirkwall (KOI) - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi

Facilities


This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary parking nearby.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator.

Dining


Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Accessibilty

  • Accessibility equipment
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Elevator

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Parking

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Shore

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:
14:30 - 21:00
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, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
, The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:30 - 21:00 - to 10:30
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Shore
17
Another facilities in The Shore
Accessibility equipment, Disabled access friendly, Accessible path of travel, Smoke-free area, Breakfast

Frequently asked question in The Shore

What are available facilities at The Shore?
There are top facilites at The Shore such as WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Shore?
The standard check-in time at The Shore is starting from 14:30 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
Does The Shore provide breakfast?
Yes, The Shore 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 Shore
The Shore has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at The Shore
The Shore has 17.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The Shore

8.2
Very Good
From 186 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Ricky
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean and comfortable. It needs to be made clearer in hotel advance information what the situation is. I was not aware until I arrived that the hotel I was staying in was in fact an annexe of the hotel nearby. That was a bit of a surprise. Being able to leave my luggage before and after check-in/check-out was appreciated when transport to and from the Ireland was early or overnight. Food and drink was of a high quality but rather expensive.
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David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The ground floor is being renovated, so reception is at The Kirkwall Hotel next door. So there is investment here. That being said, hopefully the rooms and floors are next. The existing building is shabby, though my small, single room was functional at best. 5'x10', plus a small bathroom that could do with new sink fixtures. The tight shower had hot water and good water pressure. Staff next door were very helpful and welcoming. Park nerely anywhere "there's no traffic warden".
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Gavin
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Functional and practical
Lewis
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.
Bill
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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nice area very efficient checkin/checkout
Abigail
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!
Will
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and Comfortable
Mona
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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The biggest problem is the noise. No sound proofing and you can hear ever step, every door slam, doors and windows that rattle pounding all night with the slightest breeze. The hotel is run down and in Serio’s need of upgrades. First room, blinds had big gaps, street lights shown right into the room. It was dirty, and the fitted sheet was too small for the bed and rolled up at each corner.
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Imelda
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean.
Tracy D
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.
Mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Would stay again
Michelle
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Robbie
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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Lovely hotel, immaculate, modern and comfortable.
Frank
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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Goid location, good food, nice
Christopher
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

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Got an upgrade from a single bed at the shore to a double within the larger Kirkwall hotel and the room was beautiful. For what I paid It was fantastic value for money. I would have given five stars but for one niggle. Room 215 could do with sound proofing as I heard two people speaking until the early hours either in my neighbouring room, or between levels. I had to use my earphones to get sleep to tune them out. I wonder what like it would be if either room was watching a film if I can hear whole conversations. I didn't report this to management as the voices were not roudy or anything just people minding their own business but regrettable I can detect conversations between walls. Again the room was stunning, the value amazing it's not a complaint as such.
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Nicola
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
Morven
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

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Great location, very clean.
Shirley
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

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Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
Christine
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We hadn't understood that the Shore is a subsidiary of The Kirkwall Hotel. The Shore only has bedrooms, breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant 100m along the street. Not an issue in good weather but Orkney can be very windy!! Running through dtiving rain before and after breakfast or dinner is a different matter. Our room was very small. The hotel had emailed a few weeks before our trip offering an upgrade but when I replied asking for details said there were none available.
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Liz
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room good tight stairs
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8.2
Very Good
From 186 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews The Shore

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40
Top reviews
Ricky
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean and comfortable. It needs to be made clearer in hotel advance information what the situation is. I was not aware until I arrived that the hotel I was staying in was in fact an annexe of the hotel nearby. That was a bit of a surprise. Being able to leave my luggage before and after check-in/check-out was appreciated when transport to and from the Ireland was early or overnight. Food and drink was of a high quality but rather expensive.
Read More
David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The ground floor is being renovated, so reception is at The Kirkwall Hotel next door. So there is investment here. That being said, hopefully the rooms and floors are next. The existing building is shabby, though my small, single room was functional at best. 5'x10', plus a small bathroom that could do with new sink fixtures. The tight shower had hot water and good water pressure. Staff next door were very helpful and welcoming. Park nerely anywhere "there's no traffic warden".
Read More
Gavin
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Functional and practical
Lewis
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.
Bill
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

nice area very efficient checkin/checkout
Abigail
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!
Will
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and Comfortable
Mona
icon-
6.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The biggest problem is the noise. No sound proofing and you can hear ever step, every door slam, doors and windows that rattle pounding all night with the slightest breeze. The hotel is run down and in Serio’s need of upgrades. First room, blinds had big gaps, street lights shown right into the room. It was dirty, and the fitted sheet was too small for the bed and rolled up at each corner.
Read More
Imelda
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean.
Tracy D
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.
Mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Would stay again
Michelle
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Robbie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely hotel, immaculate, modern and comfortable.
Frank
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Goid location, good food, nice
Christopher
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Got an upgrade from a single bed at the shore to a double within the larger Kirkwall hotel and the room was beautiful. For what I paid It was fantastic value for money. I would have given five stars but for one niggle. Room 215 could do with sound proofing as I heard two people speaking until the early hours either in my neighbouring room, or between levels. I had to use my earphones to get sleep to tune them out. I wonder what like it would be if either room was watching a film if I can hear whole conversations. I didn't report this to management as the voices were not roudy or anything just people minding their own business but regrettable I can detect conversations between walls. Again the room was stunning, the value amazing it's not a complaint as such.
Read More
Nicola
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
Morven
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, very clean.
Shirley
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 90 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
Christine
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We hadn't understood that the Shore is a subsidiary of The Kirkwall Hotel. The Shore only has bedrooms, breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant 100m along the street. Not an issue in good weather but Orkney can be very windy!! Running through dtiving rain before and after breakfast or dinner is a different matter. Our room was very small. The hotel had emailed a few weeks before our trip offering an upgrade but when I replied asking for details said there were none available.
Read More
Liz
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room good tight stairs
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