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Grainbank Mews

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kirkwall with free breakfast

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Exterior
Restaurant
Double Room (3)
Property amenity
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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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Double Room (1)

Double Room (1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing

Twin Room (2)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (3)

Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (4)

Twin Room (4)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kirkwall

At Grainbank Mews you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall guest house include Earl's Palace and Bishop'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

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Grainbank Mews

Guesthouse in Kirkwall with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Grainbank Mews also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kirkwall guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grainbank Mews on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$172.01, 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).

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Business traveller
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