Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Food and drink
Garden
1 bedroom
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Nestled in a serene setting, Murray Arms Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a coffee shop, and an inviting garden. Take advantage of free WiFi and enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or try your luck at the arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (11)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
  • Children's menu
The current price is RM469
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wine Company - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 26 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Earl's Palace - 26 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 29 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sands Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel is a great choice for a stay in South Ronaldsay. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

ROOM

Room amenities

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  • Weekly housekeeping

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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Murray Arms Hotel South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms Hotel Inn
Murray Arms Hotel South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms Hotel Inn South Ronaldsay

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at Murray Arms Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Murray Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Murray Arms Hotel and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Murray Arms Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar
Shower
Bed
Ambience
Seafood

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great, with generous portions and excellent locally sourced seafood options. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food and the staff provided excellent service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The proprietors are very friendly and accommodating. The place has a lot of charm and is clean and perfect for our needs.
Randi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, fantastic seafood.
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent food, but the rooms are a bit on the snug side.
Graeme, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I only stayed overnight but it was very comfortable, the staff were friendly,and the food hot and tasty.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a very pleasant stay. Beautiful area.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely welcome, one night stay comfortable bed nice room clean en suite. Food here is excellent and local-a must if you enjoy fresh seafood! Friendly staff throughout stay.
Seafood Penne Pasta
Hand dived scallops pan fried in whiskey and honey butter
Breakfast, locally smoked salmon snd eggs
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Sea food heaven

The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home and comfortable. The breakfast is really good. All food when possible is locally sourced. The hand dived scallops are excellent. Sea food platter is awesome. The rooms are clean and warm. I will definitely come back.
4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Traditional little gem!

Lovely food and welcoming atmosphere
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely time , the staff were so friendly and helpful!
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good food, and a nice tiny town right at the ferry port. Very friendly staff.
Jens, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

We stayed overnight before going to Hoy. The welcome was excellent and warm and our room was lovely- the whole place was spotlessly clean. Eating in is an excellent option; we did and I would highly recommend!!!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Breakaway

Amazing - great food, friendly people!
Jillian, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly welcome

Friendly welcome, very good restaurant
Edwina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Bright, modern B&B with modern rooms. Ours was filled with natural light owing to skylights and had a comfortable bed and contemporary decor. The restaurant was excellent and specialises in high quality and excellently cooked seafood dishes. Breakfast was great too!
Heidi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

All the people were very friendly and the management kindly refunded us when we foolishly double booked.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fresh scallops are available in the restaurant every day! The rooms are updated and the showers are great.
David J., 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I arrived after 11pm, was warmly received and taken to my room. Breakfast was very good, as was the service all round.
S, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything excellent

Very friendly and welcoming .breakfast and dinner are excellent using locally caught seafood. An extremely well run hotel with lovely staff. Bed very comfortable, room large and very clean. Highly recommend.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful
Kohila, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely hotel but room on the tight side

Lovely hotel the room was very small nowhere to put anything and very tight but staff were very friendly and helpful and dinner on the evening was delicious
Debra, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel check in was quick and easy. No elevator though. The staff was excellent especially the two young men in the restaurant. They were excellent in every way. Book this hotel early they fill up quick with bus tours. There is a few restaurants nearby if you want a change but Brae Hotel dinner menu changes daily. They also worked with my wife's food allergy.
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Exemplary staff and manager

Beyond expectations in hospitality. We had a tasty meal in the bar with locals filling us in on island lore. The staff was beyond friendly. As a team, they helped rescue my laptop, left on a local bus, by asking a friend to chase the bus down by car…a brilliant rescue.
Mary Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A real treasure of a find. Host was so welcoming and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to accomodate us and our doggy. Really doggy friendly. Gave us ideas, hints and low-downs! The seafood was divine: freshly caught and cooked beautifully. If you get the opportunity, share a seafood platter with another in your party. What an experience! We don't go back to revisit places as a rule but we would definitely come back here.
Jane, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The friendliest place I've ever stayed

From the moment we checked in, we felt like family. The staff here are the warmest of people. The smiles weren't just customer service smiles, they were genuine. Suzanne in particular went to great lengths to ensure we had a wonderful stay. We were genuinely sad to leave her! Suzanne couldn't have been more kind to our elderly dog, Smurf. She always made a fuss of her and had a sneaky treat for her. Often in 'dog friendly' accommodation, dogs are tolerated. Here dogs are loved....and that made all the difference to our holiday. ....and I haven't even mentioned the delicious seafood and fab breakfast/coffee! Thanks to all at Murray Arms for looking after us so well. We will be back. Love from Emma & Mark xx
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome and pretty much at home. The owner, Gina, has certainly got it right in every department. The manager, Suzanne, is always on hand and nothing is a bother to her. She takes time to chat with everyone and is always cheerful. Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. We were also greeted at breakfast each morning by a very cheerful Jacqueline. However the best part, by far, was the food. We ate in the restaurant on each of our four nights and were treated to the most amazingly fresh, well cooked seafood. Its the best we've eaten anywhere in the world. Generous portions, reasonably priced. This is seafood heaven.
Delicious half lobster
Plump, large, tasty scallop starter.
Isobel, 4-night trip