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The Ayre Hotel
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8.6
/10
Very Good
277 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Michelle
10.0
/ 10
I fell in love with Orkney and it was completely unexpected. I expected to like it just fine but I truly didn't want to leave. This hotel has comfortable rooms and a delicious restaurant that capped off our days of exploring.
Alison
10.0
/ 10
There was alot of noise from room above which is down to that guest not the hotel and only got one pack of biscuits on the tea tray for 2 people which was bit stingy but everything was great and staff were lovely. Also food was tasty.
Scott
10.0
/ 10
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Right next to the main road and across the street from the harbor, but the noise wasn't an issue. Not a great many choices of bars/restaurants in Kirkwall, so having a bar and restaurant in the hotel was helpful. Restaurant is very nice, though you can order in the bar as well. Wifi didn't reach the bar or our room above the bar, but the lounge had good reception. Very walkable to shops, the cathedral, and the palace/castle.
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Ayre Road, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1QX
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Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
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Ayre Road, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW15 1QX
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General
Near Orkney Wireless Museum
Location
With a stay at The Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall, you'll be just steps from Peedie Sea and Orkney Wireless Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Magnus Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Orkney Library & Archive.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Peedie Sea - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Orkney Wireless Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Orkney Library & Archive - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Magnus Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Orkney Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Earl's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bishop's Palace - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
The Pickaquoy Centre - 0.9 km / 0.6 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 - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Mine Howe - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Orkney Brewery - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Mill Sand - 11.3 km / 7 mi
The nearest major airport is Kirkwall (KOI) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
All facilities in The Ayre Hotel
Entertainment Facility
Functional Hall
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Things to Do
- TV lounge
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accessibilty
- Wheelchair accessible
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Elevator
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Ayre 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!
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
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Ayre Hotel | 51 |
Another facilities in The Ayre Hotel | TV lounge, Breakfast, Free WiFi, Parking, Wheelchair accessible |
Frequently asked question in The Ayre Hotel
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Ayre Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Ayre Hotel is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The Ayre Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The Ayre 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 Ayre Hotel?
The Ayre Hotel is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Ayre Hotel?
The Ayre Hotel has 51 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about The Ayre Hotel?
The Ayre Hotel is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Ayre Hotel
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8.6
Very Good
From 277 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Room Comfort
8.8
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Josephine
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book
Michelle
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I fell in love with Orkney and it was completely unexpected. I expected to like it just fine but I truly didn't want to leave. This hotel has comfortable rooms and a delicious restaurant that capped off our days of exploring.
Alison
Friends and family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
There was alot of noise from room above which is down to that guest not the hotel and only got one pack of biscuits on the tea tray for 2 people which was bit stingy but everything was great and staff were lovely. Also food was tasty.
Stephen
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This place advertises laundry facilities but it's a lie. There aren't any. When we raised it, we got told there was a laundromat in the Kirkwall shops.
They also charged my credit card again despite it being a pre-paid booking. They eventually fixed it after some days but only after I hassled regularly.
We tried to use the lounge bar on one occasion. It was open but nobody was serving - 'we're too busy in the restaurant'. The restaurant was half full at the time.
Apartment room was spacious. Had everything it needed to have. Location really good.
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Scott
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Right next to the main road and across the street from the harbor, but the noise wasn't an issue. Not a great many choices of bars/restaurants in Kirkwall, so having a bar and restaurant in the hotel was helpful. Restaurant is very nice, though you can order in the bar as well. Wifi didn't reach the bar or our room above the bar, but the lounge had good reception. Very walkable to shops, the cathedral, and the palace/castle.
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Sandra
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very clean hotel, modern rooms, good elevator, excellent breakfast buffet.
Wifi could be a bit spotty, but that was all over Orkney at times, so outwith their control to some degree.
Very convenient location, just a short walk to the cathedral and high street.
Anne
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The building looks a little tired on the outside so I was surprised to find it clean, bright and well decorated on the inside. The staff were all very friendly and helpful although they did seem a bit rushed off their feet at a couple of the busy times so perhaps not enough staff on duty. I dined there on the first night and the food was excellent and reasonably priced so I booked in again for my second night which was equally as good. I enjoyed my visit and I would recommend a stay here.
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Robert
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very handy to everything. Nice room
Kevin
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
bedroom was tiny for £175 per night and walls were marked and scratched. also NO BREAKFAST for that price!!
Denise
Friends and family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Rooms very hot and no obvious to cool them down - heated towel was on full blast for our stay!!
Extractor fan in bathroom didn’t work
Outside looks grubby but inside downstairs has been nicely refurbished
Janine
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Bar staff super friendly and helpful with tips on things to see and do, the other staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful.
We had a budget room which was very spacious, king sized bed, tv and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was very clean and the towels were super soft.
The meals were a good size and very tasty.
Would happily stay here again.
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James
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely old hotel great location in Orkney and good food
Tammy
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff. Excellent service. Great food. Continently located.
Euan
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Remember to book dinner. The first night of our stay we had to eat elsewhere because it was fully booked and had to wait quite sometime to get served in the bar due to staff shortages
KATHRYN
with Pet
6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was clean & comfortable, however it was noisy from car park outside window and from laundry next door.
Draft from window, had to keep blind and curtains closed, to keep warm.
Disappointed that even after discussing with 2 members of staff on 2 separate occasions, requirements for dog friendly room & eating, in advance of our visit, we were made to feel uncomfortable, when request not initially adhered to.
Breakfast was plentiful & tasty first day, second day choice was limited. (little left)
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Heather
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Had an Apartment at the hotel. It was lovely and modern, immaculately clean and very spacious. Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the hotel.
Wendy
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely clean rooms. Excellent location for Kirkwall shops.
Jane
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Love this hotel.. highly recommend
Kathryn
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The toilet didn’t flush well and the room smelled of mildew. Otherwise clean and comfortable.
Roland
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very nice property, with a seemingly recently refurbished reception, lobby, and restaurant area. The staff at the front desk, as well as in the restaurant, were impeccable, courteous, friendly, and highly accommodating.
Payment was, however, a bit complicated, as you could not pay at the table and instead had to walk to the bar or reception. The POS terminal was also experiencing connectivity issues. Luckily, we had some cash on us.
The view of the harbour and the sea is truly beautiful. However, as we were on the first floor, there was some noise and cigarette smoke coming from the restaurant and from people smoking outside. Fortunately, it quietened down after the restaurant and bar closed at around 11:00 pm.
Two additional notes regarding the restaurant: it is advisable to reserve a table in advance, as we were unable to secure one as walk-in guests and only managed to get a table 90 minutes later.
Secondly, I had what was probably the best steak and ale pie of my life here.
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