My first stay with Arcondel BnB. excellent location, off the main street area, easy to pay and…read morereserve. adhered to covid protocols. absolutely fabulous host !! the family always makes or breaks a BNB stay and i felt warmly welcomed and comfortable. Great room, well appointed (tea and coffee hot pot, snack to recharge you) bathroom ensuite was super clean and well appointed. i stayed two nights and had an incredible breakfast each morning !!! food was delicious and the fab host was very observant of my dietary restrictions ! (so appreciative) I had two great evening walks along the cow pasture to the dock area and absolutely thrilled with the quiet and bliss of Kirkwall. Thank you for letting me stay in your lovely BnB - I hope to return to the Ardconnel again !

I had a lovely stay in the Ardconnel B&B this past spring. The B&B is under new ownership, and…read moreTheresa was incredibly welcoming. When there was a slight mixup with the room, she gave us a free bottle of wine, which was completely unnecessary! The complimentary breakfast was delicious. The breakfast room has a lovely view of the harbor. Our room looked out onto wide open fields. You felt like you were really alone in the country even though the town is about a mile away. It was beautiful and peaceful. The one downside is that the B&B is about a mile outside of town. It's walkable but takes about 25-30min. If you have a car it isn't an issue. The remoteness also contributes to the tranquility of the place. Thank you to Ardconnel for a wonderful few days in the beautiful town of Kirkwall.

An unfriendly, unhelpful front desk person. My room (assigned by a tour) was created from 2…read morewalled-off closets. The furniture in the room looked like it was rescued from a trash bin. When you turn the water on in the bathroom, it hits the edge of the sink and splashes all over your clothing. No light by the bed. Two new large TVs in this very small space (go figure). If you must stay here, do NOT accept room 204A. I did get a different room for my second night, but the shower curtain in the bathroom had disgusting mildew that ran up about 6 inches of its length.Truly gross!! I think this hotel likely has its 4-star rating because it has invested a lot of money in its whisky bar (which is very nice). But stay elsewhere.

A part of my heart will always be in Kirkwall and the Orkney Hotel…read more I was there under unusual circumstances, and the kindness and professionalism these people showed me were simply unbelievable; I will always be grateful. The hotel is quirky because it is an old and extremely charming place. The food, the pub, and the room were outstanding. The location couldn't be better. Please book a room there only if you want to be surrounded by kind, friendly folks, sleep well in your comfy bed, wake up to a lovely breakfast in the bright and beautiful room looking out onto the garden, and enjoy all this amazing town has to offer. I will definitely be back, I wouln't miss it if I were you!

Loved our stay while on Orkney and the hospitality was immeasurable! I would strongly recommend…read morethis Bed and Breakfast for the rooms are awesome and the breakfast is even better. Best it's off the beaten track where you can truly unwind! Sheep nearby as is the Harbour! Enjoy the best of the isles and stay here!

Had a lovely weekend at Hammersmith - it's centrally located on the Orkney Mainland, making it…read moreideal for exploring the island. We were travelling with my parents and enjoyed sitting in the sunroom both nights after a day of touring, to plan the next day out - with a lovely view of the countryside. Personally, I liked their breakfast menu system - I hadn't seen this before in a B&B, using dry erase markers we picked our breakfasts for the next morning - and the breakfasts were all delicious, we sampled the full cooked (with homemade tattie scones!! and LOVELY mushrooms), the haddock and poached egg, the salmon and scrambled egg and the poached eggs and cheese on crumpets... mmmm - would definitely stay again!

Sands Hotel provides a perfect, secluded base from which to explore Orkney. While the village of…read moreBurray doesn't offer the amenities of Stromness or Kirkwall, it offers instead quietude and charm. Sands Hotel is prettily situated on Waterside Bay along Burray Harbour. Each of the six ensuite rooms overlooks the water and the folksily painted fishing boats in dock. We were fortunate enough to book the Waterside Suite which provided more than enough space and sleeping accommodations for five, as well as a kitchenette. The rooms were comfortable, modern and clean. Breakfast (ample and delicious) is included with the price the room as well, served in the hotel's ground floor restaurant. Evenings, the restaurant's bar fills with colorful locals enjoying a beer or a game of snooker. It's a convivial place to partake in a dram of Orkney Scapa whisky or a pint of the iconic Dark Island Scottish ale from the Orkney Brewery. Kirkwall may be livelier, but there's something to be said for the peace and solitude provided by Sands.

I would say this hotel is the best place to stay in Caithness!! A real hidden gem. If you want a…read moretruly warm Scottish welcome, a home away from home, reserve early because I've heard they get booked up quickly. The rooms are gorgeous with tasteful Scottish accents and the little touches that let you know you're in good hands.

Service great, had a nice meal, although restaurants need to stop sticking a piece of puff pastry…read moreon top of bowl of meat gravy and calling it a pie, but it tasted great. Room was lovely, spacious and clean

Mackays Hotel is located in Wick, in the beautiful area of Caithness. Built in 1883, the hotel has…read moregained wide recognition for its high standard of award winning service and fine food. Using only the best in local produce and fish straight from the boats at Scrabster, No 1 Bistro is one of Caithness's tastiest choices for lunch and dinner.

Great hotel, super friendly team and restaurant uses local produce. Have stayed here a few times…read morewhilst on business and main reason to stay here is being recognised on arrival. The owners Murray and Ellie are always around to support the team. The food is excellent and using local produce which is beautiful. Highly recommended and I will be back.

Situated between the Castle of Mey and the sea, this elegant B&B offers spacious and comfortable…read moreen-suite rooms that are well-appointed. The lounge is inviting, with several seating areas, and the breakfast room is formal with views of the pasture and the sea. Service is attentive, and the experience was memorable. A place to which I will return!