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Grainbank Mews

3.0 star property

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A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RD
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror with lights.

Double Room (1)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A single bed with white bedding in a room with a sloped ceiling and a small round table with a clock.

Twin Room (2)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and dark cabinets.

Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern shower area with glass doors, a metal handrail, and a patterned floor.

Twin Room (4)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kirkwall

At Grainbank Mews you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Peedie Sea and The Pickaquoy Centre. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall guest house include St. Magnus Cathedral and Earl's Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orkney Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Earl's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lucano - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Grainbank Mews offers 4 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Grainbank Mews Kirkwall
Grainbank Mews Guesthouse
Grainbank Mews Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Grainbank Mews?

Yep, Grainbank Mews has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Grainbank Mews?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grainbank Mews on 12 Aug 2026 start from AU$246, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Grainbank Mews?

The closest beach to Grainbank Mews is Scapa Beach (2.8 km).

Does Grainbank Mews serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grainbank Mews?

No, Grainbank Mews does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grainbank Mews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grainbank Mews?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grainbank Mews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! The stay experience was enhanced by friendly customer service. Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property that is convenient for everywhere in Kirkwall and beyond. Albert and Aileen are friendly and incredibly helpful. Good WiFi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Orkney trip

We had a very friendly welcome. The room and ensuite were very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Excellent stay with great hosts in a lovely building set a convenient location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run business. The room was amazing! Very clean, large and modern. Easy walk to town and parking is also availabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

House hunting

Everything new and clean , excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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