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The Shore

3.0 star property
City-center Kirkwall hotel with bar/lounge

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Dock
Property entrance
In a shopping district, The Shore offers a modern retreat with convenient amenities. Enjoy the bar and unwind with in-room WiFi. Luggage storage is available for your convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries
The current price is R3 227
R3 872 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Shore

The Shore is a great choice for a stay in Kirkwall. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 66 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.5 per person

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shore offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Shore 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Shore?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Shore?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Shore like?

The Shore is in the heart of Kirkwall, a short 5-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

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The Shore Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

8,8/10

Staff & service

7,8/10

Amenities

8,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Shower
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Restaurant

Reviews

10/10

We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
2-night trip

10/10

Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
2-night trip

10/10

Large clean room and close to everything.
3-night trip

8/10

Very close to the cruise dock
1-night trip

10/10

Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
2-night trip

10/10

wonderful, friendly lady on reception. Part now of Kirkwall Hotel which is very smart, and great food. Room in the Shore was very spacious. Staff helpful in general and perfect location.
4-night trip

8/10

Appreciated nearness to northern islands ferries Reasonable value for money
1-night trip

10/10

The reception lady was exceptional and went out of her way to provide great information and took the time to answer all our questions. Really exceptional highly recommend
1-night trip

10/10

A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

Room good tight stairs
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
1-night trip

8/10

Don’t let the outside of the Shore put you off, the rooms are fantastic and it’s obvious it’s been under restoration. Hopefully the outside gets a lick of paint next 👍
1-night trip

10/10

In the middle of the town. Very good
2-night trip

8/10

Nice hotel on a central location. There were usually good, free parking places across the street. Our room had been recently redecorated. Plenty of hangers but the only downside was that none of the drawer units opened smoothly.
4-night trip

10/10

I ended up being in their other property next door- The Kirkwall Hotel- stunning-cannot give enough expletives for the room and the food at breakfast and dinner- superb
2-night trip

8/10

I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews. We found the complaints baseless. The Shore is an annex to the larger Kirkwall Hotel. Check in/out is handled at the Kirkwall. The room, while a little musty smelling until you open a window, was fine. It was immaculately clean. There was plenty of hot water, and the breakfasts were basic but tasty. I would stay here again.
2-night trip

6/10

Arrived off the last boat, but disappointed that there was n option for dinner after a long drive. Should be options for guests to eat
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

6/10

Incredibly small, old, creaky room; I thought I was going to fall through the floor. Window and view was out to moldy roof. Loud toilet; loud hallway. No ventilation. Only saving graces were kind staff who were helpful and went above and beyond to haul my luggage to my room late at night and to store luggage the next day. The hotel had a great, walkable location which was very important to me.
1-night trip

8/10

Although I slept in the shore hotel I wasn't made aware on booking that I would have to collect my keys, and have breakfast and dinner at the Kirkwall Hotel. Perhaps it would be helpful if this was mentioned on booking. But room was lovely
1-night trip

6/10

We hadn't understood that the Shore is a subsidiary of The Kirkwall Hotel. The Shore only has bedrooms, breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant 100m along the street. Not an issue in good weather but Orkney can be very windy!! Running through dtiving rain before and after breakfast or dinner is a different matter. Our room was very small. The hotel had emailed a few weeks before our trip offering an upgrade but when I replied asking for details said there were none available.
3-night trip

8/10

Served a purpose. Comfortable but tired - being renovated in coming winter, and it needs it. Entrance hallway very gloomy and a bit stale smelling.
2-night trip

8/10

Got an upgrade from a single bed at the shore to a double within the larger Kirkwall hotel and the room was beautiful. For what I paid It was fantastic value for money. I would have given five stars but for one niggle. Room 215 could do with sound proofing as I heard two people speaking until the early hours either in my neighbouring room, or between levels. I had to use my earphones to get sleep to tune them out. I wonder what like it would be if either room was watching a film if I can hear whole conversations. I didn't report this to management as the voices were not roudy or anything just people minding their own business but regrettable I can detect conversations between walls. Again the room was stunning, the value amazing it's not a complaint as such.
1-night trip