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The Stromness Hotel

2.0 star property
Stromness hotel with restaurant

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Restaurant
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The Stromness Hotel offers a haven in the heart of the town, where you can unwind with luggage storage and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (4)

  • Pets allowed
  • Digital TV service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited on-site parking

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 72 reviews
The price is RM1,047
RM1,256 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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About the area

Map
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AA

What's nearby

  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stromness Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Skara Brae - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stromness. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1901

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Stromness Hotel Hotel
The Stromness Hotel Stromness
The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club
The Stromness Hotel Hotel Stromness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Stromness Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Stromness Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Stromness Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Stromness Hotel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Stromness Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Are there restaurants at or near The Stromness Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Stromness Hotel like?

The Stromness Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Stromness Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes' walk from Stromness Museum.

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The Stromness Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy
kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very kind staff and tasty breackfast.
Carlos, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The room was comfortable, great breakfast and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Robyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location to catch the ferry
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Neat vintage style hotel
Heather, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Basic hotel. Family of four in one room was fine.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks
Ann, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, large room at the front with the bay window. View was good and in the shopping area opposite the dock. Friendly and helpful staff.
Perry, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is large, rooms are spacious and it is ideally situated in the centre. But what I really loved was how much the staff obviously love the place and want to make your stay enjoyable.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was extremely helpful
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location, personal were great. Room was spacious
Helen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Hotel is old, quirky, and feels like youve traveled back in time. Lovely. Staff were delightful.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff went above and beyond to help us
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved our visit!

The location is wonderful for ferry travelers--right on the harbor, and so near shops, bakeries, and points of interest! The hotel is old but beautifully cared for and quaint in style. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and spacious for three guests. The staff was friendly and helpful. The car park is a little challenging to get to, but happily there is a helpful hand-drawn map on the front desk to assist visitors to find it! I highly recommend this hotel to visitors to Stromness and Orkeny in general.
2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

nice staff, but the hotel needs major investment.
Andreas, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The staff was quite friendly for the one time we interacted with them during our stay. The hotel is very dated…the inside looks and gives vibes from The Shining. The hotel is located in a very central area and makes walking about Stromness very easy.
Amanda Ulvestad-, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

More like an expensive hostel
Alan, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

2 night stay

This is a very old building. However it needs the investment to bring it up to date. Refurbishment required in all areas. You can tell it a grand place in its day.
Findlay, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Christine helped us to contact Biily a local taxi driver to take us to see the Neolithic sites.
Roy, 4-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The state of the hotel does not reflect the wonderful people of the area. Shower runs hot and cold, mold on the windows. Keep your socks on while in the room. The beds were clean. Way over priced. $800 cdn per night during the festival.
Ernest, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room 3 has magnificent working harbour & scenery views. The room was large and warm with super comfy, huge bed and a powerful shower. Beverage making facility and hairdryer. It was not fashionable decorated, there was no spa etc. It was perfect for people wanting to explore the beauty of Orkney, which we surely did 😉
adela joanne, 7-night trip

6/10 Okay

Could be much better

This hotel was probably very good in its day but it could use a bit of tlc. The staff were welcoming but clearly stressed. Dinner service was very very slow with no ambience in the restaurant. No alcohol served so you will have to byo. Its a shame as its a prime location but based on the restaurant experience i wouldnt stay again.
1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Unimpressed with service, nice old hotel.

This was a very pretty old hotel… But we were unimpressed with the service. When we checked in the person answered a phone call and we were standing waiting with our luggage. The hotel was not so busy. The rooms are reasonably clean, but there’s little care attention put into products like soap and shampoo. Location was good right by the ferry, which was handy as we didn’t have our own car. However, we will choose somewhere different next time.
Sand, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The lift was not working our entire stay and we were on the top floor, not great for an older couple, one with health problems. But other than that, it was a wonderful place to stay.
Elena, 3-night trip