Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
About this property
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, whilst all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Susan
New Zealand
“Outstanding staff. Spacious, clean and comfortable room. Excellent location near bus station and centre of town. Hot cocoa mix along with tea and coffee in the room. Plenty of bath towels. Comfy chairs in room.” - Colin
Australia
“Great value for money and well positioned for a wander around the town and port. Good food. Staff were great.” - Deidre
United Kingdom
“Size of the accommodation, cleanliness, location and parking.” - Drew
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, 2 minute walk into town. Room was clean and comfortable with a see view. Parking at rear for our motorcycles. Evening meal in bar was lovely. It was only 5 minutes from the ferry terminal.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, helpful and professional. Renovated reception area and restaurant are lovely. Great location near waterfront. Breakfast good value. Food excellent standard for breakfast and dinner.” - Catherine
South Africa
“Location was fantastic and the flats were comfortable and very well equipped. Food in the restaurant was great and generally the service was excellent too. People were helpful, despite each member of the staff seemingly having multiple jobs! ...” - Kayleigh
United Kingdom
“Well decorated, clean, lounge area, restaurant and public bar” - Mary
United Kingdom
“Convenient location, good bedroom facilities, very clean and modern. Tea and coffee facilities in room amd a hairdryer with a plug next to the mirror.” - Coll
United Kingdom
“Excellent clean comfortable room with stunning view.” - Jenny
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay. The staff were excellent and nothing was any bother. The food was delicious and catered for all allergies. Would definitely stay again.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineScottish
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply