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The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirkwall with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Games room
Interior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1QX
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Earl's Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Highland Park Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
19 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 19 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
13 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel places you steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of St. Magnus Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall hotel include Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace.

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ayre Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Ayre Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ayre Hotel offers 51 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
Ayre Kirkwall
Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ayre Hotel?

The Ayre Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ayre Hotel?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ayre Hotel on 11 Oct 2025 start from AU$194.66, 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 The Ayre Hotel?

Yep, The Ayre Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ayre Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ayre Hotel is Scapa Beach (2.6 km).

Does The Ayre Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ayre Hotel?

No, The Ayre Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ayre Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ayre Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.