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A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

1. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Justine
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Karrawa Guest House
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

2. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

3. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
machel
AU$317
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Albert Hotel
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

4. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United States
Brian
AU$282
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
AU$379
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Shore
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

6. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
AU$292
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

7. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
United States
Donna
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

8. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United States
Julie
AU$352
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

9. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
United States
Susan
AU$414
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
The Sands Hotel
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

10. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Canada
Diane
AU$452
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

11. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Grainbank Mews
A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.
A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

12. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

13. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
United States
Neil
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Anchorage
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
West End Guest House
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
United States
F David
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

16. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A wooden deck with a small lawn area, a red fence, and a building with a window and a door.
A bunk bed with a desk and dresser in a room with floral wallpaper.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden door.

17. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
AU$437
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

18. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Netherlands
Jan
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Murray Arms Hotel
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Check out Orkney Museum and Highland Park Distillery—just a couple of the sights around Gorseness.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a hill, and a body of water.
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Top Gorseness Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Gorseness

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel! The room was above and beyond our expectations! Super clean, roomy, and comfortable! The on site restaurant was yummy and the staff were friendly. We will be back!"
SHEILA 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Albert Hotel
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent
"Cosy and very clean with lots to make a comfortable stay.Fabulous artwork around the cottage linked to the area added much to the overall experience Fabulous views from the sitting room window. Good quality towels and bedding and well equipped kitchen.Would definitely stay again."
John S. 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Royal Oak Guest House
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good
"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Stromness Hotel
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good
"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."
Katie 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Sands Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."
Simon 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"The Ferry Inn is delightful. The place is only bettered by the amazing family that runs it. Home away from home… excellent food, well appointed rooms and sparkling clean … we will be back!"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"
Victoria 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"
Patricia 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Smithfield guesthouse

More cheap accommodation in Gorseness

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
AU$166
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (98 reviews)
The Stromness Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland
AU$248
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
West End Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
AU$272
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Royal Oak Guest House
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland
AU$414
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
The Sands Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Gorseness?
The best area to stay in Gorseness is Gorseness Village itself, as it offers the most convenient access to amenities and local attractions.Gorseness Village is the heart of the area, situated along the Gorseness Firth. It's a compact and walkable village, with the main street, High Street, running parallel to the water. Here you'll find the majority of the local shops, cafes, and pubs, as well as the Gorseness Museum and the historic Harbour Master's House. The village provides lovely views across the firth.For couples looking for a relaxing getaway, staying in Gorseness Village is ideal. You'll be within easy reach of charming eateries for evening meals and can enjoy leisurely strolls along the waterfront path or explore the local craft shops. The proximity to the Gorseness Distillery also makes it a popular choice for those interested in local spirits.Families will also find Gorseness Village very convenient. The village green offers space for children to play, and the Gorseness Beach, a short walk from High Street, provides opportunities for seaside fun.
When is the best time to go to Gorseness?
The best time to visit Gorseness is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is at its most pleasant.During this period, you can expect longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, which are ideal for exploring the coastal paths, visiting the Gorseness Lighthouse, and enjoying outdoor activities. The sea breezes are often refreshing, making it comfortable for walks along the beaches and through the quaint village streets.Couples looking for a romantic getaway will appreciate the extended evenings for enjoying dinners with a view and leisurely strolls. The natural beauty of the area, from the rugged cliffs to the expansive skies, is particularly striking in the summer light, providing a wonderful backdrop for a relaxing trip.For families, the summer offers the best conditions for beach days and outdoor adventures.
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