Name: The Shore
Address: Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Rating: 7.67

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7.7

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Based on 256 verified reviews

What guests think

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Travellers describe The Shore as centrally located by the harbor with friendly staff and generally clean, updated rooms, though many are compact; check-in and breakfast are at the adjacent Kirkwall Hotel, and there is no lift, meaning stairs.

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6

Ricky

May 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. It needs to be made clearer in hotel advance information what the situation is. I was not aware until I arrived that the hotel I was staying in was in fact an annexe of the hotel nearby. That was a bit of a surprise. Being able to leave my luggage before and after check-in/check-out was appreciated when transport to and from the Ireland was early or overnight. Food and drink was of a high quality but rather expensive.

8

Gavin

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Functional and practical

10

Lewis

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.

10

Bill

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

nice area very efficient checkin/checkout

10

Abigail

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!

Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Shore, you'll be centrally located in Kirkwall, just a 3-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Orkney Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bishop's Palace.

Orkney Wireless Museum(0.2 miles)

St. Magnus Cathedral(0.3 miles)

Orkney Museum(0.3 miles)

Earl's Palace(0.5 miles)

Bishop's Palace(0.5 miles)

The Pickaquoy Centre(0.8 miles)

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From 15:00 to 23:30

Before 11:00

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Complimentary parking is available nearby.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 17.5 per person.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances.

The property is centrally located in Kirkwall, just a 3-minute walk from Orkney Wireless Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St. Magnus Cathedral. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Orkney Museum and 0.6 miles from Bishop's Palace.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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