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Royal Oak Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kirkwall with free breakfast

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Lounge
Lounge
Dining
Double Room
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$320
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

Map
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1PY
  • Highland Park Distillery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Earl's Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room (King Room)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kirkwall

At Royal Oak Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Highland Park Distillery and Bishop's Palace. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall guest house include Earl's Palace and Orkney Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Park Distillery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Earl's Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orkney Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Royal Oak Guest House

Guesthouse in Kirkwall with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Royal Oak Guest House also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kirkwall guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Royal Oak Guest House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 28-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

This Kirkwall guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
Cashless transactions are available
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Royal Oak Guest House Kirkwall
Royal Oak Guest House Guesthouse
Royal Oak Guest House Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Oak Guest House?

Royal Oak Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Oak Guest House?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Oak Guest House on 27 June 2025 start from AU$319.59, 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.

Is parking available at Royal Oak Guest House?

Yep, Royal Oak Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Oak Guest House?

The closest beach to Royal Oak Guest House is Scapa Beach (1.8 km).

Does Royal Oak Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Oak Guest House?

No, Royal Oak Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Oak Guest House?

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

Are pets allowed at Royal Oak Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Royal Oak Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly guest house, with thoughtful touches making it a comfortable and unique place to stay. Breakfast is delicious and cooked exactly to order. Location is ideal, a short walk into the centre of Kirkwall, with amazing views out over the hills. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay. Good parking. People were very friendly. Comfy beds. Lovely fresh towels. Tea/coffee available. Breakfast was really good. Good choices and a great start to the day. Will definitely stay there again if in Kirkwall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, the rooms are modern and clean. Breakfast is great as many options. The host are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it and will book this place next time I’m in Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Great place. It is walking distance to shops and the harbour. Eric cooked super breakfasts that were tasty and filling. The hosts are eager to accommodate guests. The guest rooms are quiet with good amenities. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Beautiful view from the lounge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for exploring the Orkney main land. Rooms was lovel, very clean. Breakfast was excellent and owner friendly and professional. I would highly recommend the Royal Oak Guesthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Best B&B in Orkney

Very good place and an excellent host. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All OK
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a few nights as we looked around the area. Our room was spacious and had all we needed. Eric was very friendly and provided great breakfasts with flexibility. It was easy to talk to others when we wanted, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely b&b. Really nice owners, great, fresh breakfast, super location. Room was really nice and comfortable. My only complaint would be that it could do with blackout curtains
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner and family friendly and helpful plus breakfast was excellent- thanks to Eric
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run by LOVELY people. Very clean. Perfect lounge area where you can use a wee fridge and heat up food in the microwave with plates, utensils, etc. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Easy parking. My only complaint is it is a little farther from the main area with all the shops. However there is a LIDL close by and we had fish and chips close by filled with locals, that was delicious. Staying right down by the shops was a lot more money, so the walk was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Friendly, helpful owners. Breakfast was as we requested. We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the pedestrian mall. About 20 minutes walk into town. Great breakfast. Clean and quiet. Nice owners who are read to give recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

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

Comfortable and friendly

Lovely 2nights in this guest house Host Eric was very friendly and courteous and great breakfast cook. Got to meet mum as Alice was busy with the couple’s new arrival 💞. Would highly. Kitchen area on the common room if wish to prepare quick snack this is a great idea ✅
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything is good.

Everything is good. Warm welcome from Eric, nice breakfast with various choices, even homemade jam. The room is so clean and spotless. Excellent arrangement from the host even with our short notice of breakfast time due to the local tour. So quiet neighbourhood and we had nice sleep. Walk to city centre takes about 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024