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Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Good location. Informative about places to visit and what to see.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
273 reviews
Price from£160per night
Merkister Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
161 reviews
Price from£190per night
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in Swannay

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Loved my stay at Rymmon Retreats The place had everything you ask for and the place was very clean and tidy.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
115 reviews
Price from£129.75per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The team were amazing, Karen with a warm welcome. Ronnie for a spot on breakfast. Nicole the hostess was fabulous. Cameron and Adam made sure our glasses were not empty. The food was truly delicious. Location is beautiful and the rooms were very clean and well presented.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
136 reviews
Price from£198per night
The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Swannay

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Perfect location right by the harbour, had a lovely view from the room
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
319 reviews
Price from£121per night
Ferry Inn, hotel in Swannay

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney.

Comfortable, great location, great food, friendly and helpful staff
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
483 reviews
Price from£188.10per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Swannay

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

Though breakfast was not included we had plenty of self service items like fruit, cereals, bread, croissants left for us and replenished every day which we thought was a wonderful gesture.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
75 reviews
Price from£175per night
West End Guest House, hotel in Swannay

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.

Nothing
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
418 reviews
Price from£130per night
The Kirkwall Hotel, hotel in Swannay

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

Room was good size and bathroom was good.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
478 reviews
Price from£177per night
The Shore, hotel in Swannay

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

Room size was good En-suite facilities were good
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
262 reviews
Price from£160per night
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What guests said about Swannay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor.

    Loved the apartment, modern kitchen bathroom, great décor. Richard was a very good host Just lacked a few extra touches, no teapot, no shampoo, soap or egg cups. Would have liked some milk in the fridge when we arrived and maybe a small welcome hamper considering that there was no breakfast
    Stephen
    United Kingdom