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The Shore

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel in Kirkwall with bar/lounge

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The Shore

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Comfort Single Room
Property entrance
Lounge
Premier Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)

Overview of The Shore

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG
  • Popular LocationSkipper's Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Shore2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorvhaug2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrkney Wireless Museum3 min walk

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kirkwall

The Shore puts you in the heart of Kirkwall, within just a 10-minute stroll of Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Kirkwall hotel include Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace.

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 3 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 9 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 - 2 min walk
  • The Storehouse - 4 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose - 5 min walk

About this property

The Shore

Comfortable hotel in Kirkwall with bar/lounge
Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shore offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 20 metres

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 9:00 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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.5 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shore?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on 4 May 2024 start from AU$309.57, 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 The Shore?

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

Does The Shore serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shore?

No, The Shore does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shore?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shore?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 123 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Walnut Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shore is a property bought by The Kirkwall Hotel and is directly next door. I thought our room was charming and had a beautiful view of the harbor. There was a bottle of water, a kettle, a French press and coffee provided along with cookies. No fridge, but that wasn’t a deal breaker for us. The rooms are clean and updated for such an obviously older building, but the rooms are small. O eve again not a problem for us. You don’t want to stay here if you have trouble with stairs or you need space to spread out. But we really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shore is affiliated with the nearby Kirkwall Hotel. Breakfast is at the hotel. There is no lift, so if your suitcase is heavy it will be a challenge.\ the room was great. The Kirkwall was great. We were able to leave our bags for the day, and enjoy the upstairs lounge while we waited for the buss to our ;ate-night ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shore was bought by the owners of the Kirkwall as a room add on facility. The room was clean and quiet. Check in and check out is done at the Kirkwall and breakfast is served in the Kirkwall as well. The front desk folks were pleasant and helpful. The room could have used a little attention by the cleaning folks. These are not new buildings so the conditions match the age. Breakfast is at 7:30 am and dinner starts at 6 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023