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The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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The Ayre Hotel

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
Front of property
One Bedroom Apartment
Restaurant
Lobby

Overview of The Ayre Hotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX
  • Popular LocationSt. Magnus Cathedral6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrkney Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHighland Park Distillery2 min drive
  • AirportKirkwall (KOI)5 min drive
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Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
19 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
13 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel is located in Kirkwall. Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mainland and Scapa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 1 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 9 min walk
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's Bar - 3 min walk
  • Twenty One - 4 min walk
  • Helgi's - 2 min walk
  • The Storehouse - 5 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose - 3 min walk

About this property

The Ayre Hotel

Property highlights
At The Ayre Hotel, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and room service. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
Ayre Kirkwall
Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ayre Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ayre Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ayre Hotel on 26 Apr 2024 start from AU$161.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ayre Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ayre Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ayre Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ayre Hotel located?

Situated in Kirkwall, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum. Mainland and Earl's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

The Ayre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dont bother with this place unless you really need the feel of Motel 6. The Albert is but, much better hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly safe enjoyyvisit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an extremely comfortable stay here for 4 nights. Lovely clean room. Superb food and service in restaurant. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location not far from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023