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The Anchorage

1.0 star property

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Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Double Room
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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Front Rd, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SL
  • Place, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand of Wright
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room | Shared bathroom

Triple Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

South Ronaldsay

At The Anchorage you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Sand of Wright and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this South Ronaldsay hostel include Banks Chambered Tomb and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sand of Wright - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Italian Chapel - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertson's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barrier View Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Polly Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Commodore - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Anchorage

The Anchorage offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This South Ronaldsay hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Anchorage offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Anchorage South Ronaldsay
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation South Ronaldsay

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Anchorage?

The closest beach to The Anchorage is Sand of Wright (2.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Anchorage?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchorage on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$204, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Anchorage?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Anchorage?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay. Bathroom was good with plenty of hot water. Bed could have been better and there was no where to sit besides the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay with an amazing view

Perfectly fine - room was clean and tidy. Eco friendliness? Didn’t see any dolphins murdered so must be dandy. Good value for money. Few minor areas of disrepair that could be improved (e.g windows don’t stay open and room was hot).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

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

Nice stay

Comfortable stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay with Shona this week. Very friendly and prompt communication. Upon arrival was a friendly welcome and tour of the property which was modernly styled, very spacious, and immaculate. The large kitchen has no shortage of storage, fridge/freezer space, very large oven, hobs, pans, crockery, utensils etc. and spacious dining area for 8, couldn't ask for more!!! Add to that an ideal location which is right next to the ferry port (first house on the left when leaving the ferry terminal) and just opposite the post office/local store right at the heart of the village. There is also plenty of parking outside / nearby and is nice and easy to get to all of the mainland both by car and bus (stop is just outside). Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Shona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025