Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Food and drink
Garden
Exterior
1 bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Explore the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port
  • Castle of Mey
  • Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

South Ronaldsay

At Murray Arms Hotel you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Sand of Wright and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class South Ronaldsay inn include Banks Chambered Tomb and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wine Company - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 26 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Earl's Palace - 26 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barrier View Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Commodore - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hoxa Tearoom - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Murray Arms Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star South Ronaldsay inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Murray Arms Hotel offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Murray Arms Hotel?

Yep, Murray Arms Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Murray Arms Hotel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murray Arms Hotel on 3 Oct 2025 start from AU$245.72, 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 Murray Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Murray Arms Hotel is Scapa Beach (15.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Murray Arms Hotel?

No, Murray Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Murray Arms Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Murray Arms Hotel?

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