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St Ola Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse with bars/lounges and restaurant

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2 bars/lounges
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Restaurant
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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Check out the area

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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LE
  • Popular LocationSt. Magnus Cathedral5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrkney Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHighland Park Distillery2 min drive
  • AirportKirkwall (KOI)5 min drive

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 6)

Superior Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kirkwall

St Ola Hotel places you steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of St. Magnus Cathedral. Highlights at this guest house include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall guest house include Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 1 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 8 min walk
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's Bar - 1 min walk
  • Twenty One - 3 min walk
  • Helgi's - 1 min walk
  • The Storehouse - 3 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose - 3 min walk

About this property

St Ola Hotel

Comfortable guesthouse with bars/lounges and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. St Ola Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Kirkwall guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
St Ola Hotel offers 10 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St. Ola Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to St Ola Hotel?

The closest beach to St Ola Hotel is Scapa Beach (2.7 km).

Is St Ola Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that St Ola Hotel is a hit with families.

Does St Ola Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St Ola Hotel?

No, St Ola Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at St Ola Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at St Ola Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at St Ola Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at St Ola Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

St Ola Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Very close to ferry’s and bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was ok, but beds had very hard mattresses. Noise from extracts and chillers from kitchen kept us awake. Whole hotel could do with a re vamp
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lenore

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant which also had great meals. Room was a bit jaded, with view of a wall and low doorway into a tiny bathroom. Parking was a pain with time limits outside and the free space round the back not inspiring confidence about the security of our bikes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veryl

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I usually pay a lot less for a lot more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good for a one night stay
Quick overnight stay after a late ferry from the Shetlands. Clean, breakfast was really good. Hotel dated but had everything you required
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired room
Hotel is nice but the room was in major need of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021