The Shore
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The Shore
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Shore St, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Shore, you'll be centrally located in Kirkwall, just a 3-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 5 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bishop's Palace.Show More
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3.5/5Cleanliness: 3.5
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Amenities
Golf CourseLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Kirkwall Airport
(5.8 km)
Airport: Eday Airport
(31.5 km)
Landmarks: Orkney Wireless Museum
(130m)
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Premier Double Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Sea View
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
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27
Standard Double Room with Double Bed
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
Shampoo
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6
Accessible Double or Twin Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
Shower Seat
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7
Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
Shampoo
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6
Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
Shampoo
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8
Single Room
1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
Shampoo
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Family Suite
2 Single bed and 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Towel
Daily Housekeeping
Desk
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Guest Reviews(36)
3.5/5
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.5
- Amenities3.5
- Location3.5
- Service3.5
Claudette
October 4, 2023
The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.
Lisa
August 10, 2023
The Shore is a property bought by The Kirkwall Hotel and is directly next door. I thought our room was charming and had a beautiful view of the harbor. There was a bottle of water, a kettle, a French press and coffee provided along with cookies. No fridge, but that wasn’t a deal breaker for us. The rooms are clean and updated for such an obviously older building, but the rooms are small. O eve again not a problem for us. You don’t want to stay here if you have trouble with stairs or you need space to spread out. But we really enjoyed our stay here.
Guest User
August 8, 2023
This has to be the worst ‘hotel’ I have ever stayed in and as a frequent traveller for work that’s quite a statement. Firstly, I booked a twin room and have been put into a ‘budget single’. The smell of stale cigarettes and body odour hit me the moment I entered the room. The window does not open so not only can I get some air I’m pretty screwed if there is a fire. The bedding feels damp and cold. Unfortunately the hotel is fully booked and looking online there are no rooms anywhere so it appears I’m stuck here. Don’t be fooled into thinking you are staying in the lovely Kirkwall hotel who ‘manages’ this abandoned building. Thankfully I’m only here for 1 night!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
It’s criminal this hotel is allowed to operate. First the phone number published is not being answered. If it wasn’t for a local we would not know this hotel was taken over by Kirkwall hotel and to contact Kirkwall hotel. However it is abandoned and neglected. No staff. The room we are in is a dungeon. Dark and damp. Feels and looks like the place where victim of abduction is taken and kept into. This a major security concern. Paper thin walls and ceiling. £160 a night is absurd. Not worth £50. Thankfully it was our last night in Orkney in this hotel. Otherwise it would have destroyed our 4 day holiday in Orkney. This hotel is very poorly representing Orkney. Save yourself and stay elsewhere.
Ann
July 11, 2023
The Shore is affiliated with the nearby Kirkwall Hotel. Breakfast is at the hotel.
There is no lift, so if your suitcase is heavy it will be a challenge.\ the room was great.
The Kirkwall was great. We were able to leave our bags for the day, and enjoy the upstairs lounge while we waited for the buss to our ;ate-night ferry.
Guest User
July 1, 2023
A "closed" hotel operated by the neighbours Kirkwall Hotel. Nice and 99% clean room. A strange location into an alley, but it worked. Good and friendly service in the reception, bar and restaurant. (Which again is the neighbour Hotel.)
Kirk
June 23, 2023
The Shore was bought by the owners of the Kirkwall as a room add on facility. The room was clean and quiet. Check in and check out is done at the Kirkwall and breakfast is served in the Kirkwall as well. The front desk folks were pleasant and helpful. The room could have used a little attention by the cleaning folks. These are not new buildings so the conditions match the age. Breakfast is at 7:30 am and dinner starts at 6 pm.
Guest User
June 23, 2023
I had read some poor reviews from previous years but obviously improvements have been made. Public areas clean and freshly painted with new carpets. Bedrooms clean and well equipped. Good breakfast in the Kirkwall Hotel.
Pamela
September 11, 2023
Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:30
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–21:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 2 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Cleanliness
- 3.5/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 17
With a stay at The Shore, you'll be centrally located in Kirkwall, just a 3-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 5 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bishop's Palace.
This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary parking nearby.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel offers complimentary parking nearby.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
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Golf Course
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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