Located near local hotspots, The Ayre Hotel offers a convenient retreat with laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby while watching TV or take advantage of luggage storage. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Free parking
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee/tea in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
The current price is P4,569
P4,569
P5,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Room options
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Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
19 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
10 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Enjoy your visit to Kirkwall with a stay at The Ayre Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
51 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
Ayre Kirkwall
Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Hotel
The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall
The Ayre Hotel Hotel Kirkwall
Frequently asked questions
Does The Ayre Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ayre Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ayre Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Ayre Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ayre Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ayre Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ayre Hotel like?
The Ayre Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 6 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.
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The Ayre Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
January 6, 2025
Great place to stay
Good location super clean helpful staff
Iain
Iain, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 4, 2024
Nice hotel
Excellent hotel on the waterfront. Excellent restaurant. really nice staff. The waterfront (sea view) rooms are a bit noisy due to the road however not all night.
jonathan
jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 8, 2024
Lovely hotel in a wonderful city
Ed
Ed, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2024
Hotel was right on the waterfront and was only a short walk to High Street whee the shopping was. Food was good, as well.
Rory
Rory, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
October 5, 2024
Great stay - fantastoc location in the middle of the "hub". A few stairs to get to rooms - the bed was not soft but worth the not ideal sleep for a great location
Tori
Tori, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 24, 2024
Great location, friendly staff, good food
ruta
ruta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 25, 2024
Airy, clean, and comfortable - an absolute delight. I loved staying here.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 12, 2024
This was an excellent place to stay - very comfortable with good facilities, excellent restaurant and a hearty breakfast. Helpful staff and close by to the shopping area of Kirkwall - Highly recommended
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 28, 2024
Lovely stay is spacious accommodation. Very friendly staff and excellent restaurant.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 8, 2024
Comprehensive service, very pleasant staff-just a very enjoyable few days
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 31, 2024
The property was very nice with wonderful helpful staff. The room had a lovely view. They really need to consider window screens to keep the bugs out though. The restaurant and bar there were very nice too.
April
April, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 1, 2024
It’s position on the harbour front.
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
June 7, 2024
The Ayre Hotel was easy to find and conveniently located close to the town centre. The restaurant and bar provided good service and nice food.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 14, 2024
People were nice and property was clean.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 5, 2024
Large room for Scotland, excellent restaurant
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
March 22, 2024
Clean friendly safe enjoyyvisit
Raymond
Raymond, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
April 24, 2024
Can’t beat the location
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 25, 2024
Great location not far from the ferry terminal.
GRANT
GRANT, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 3, 2023
Nice hotel and staff were great
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
The Ayre Hotel has a great location to central Kirkwall. Easy drive to the various points of interest on Orkney. Beautiful view, exceptional restaurant, congenial bar.
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 26, 2024
The rooms were clean and provided the traveler with quiet and lovely accommodations.
The best feature of this hotel is Isla who appeared to be on duty around the clock. She handled everything with professional charm and a sense of humor. The other members of the staff were also polite, professional and punctual. The breakfast and meals were delicious. Highly recommended!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
October 8, 2022
nice hotel centrally located for my trip
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
April 21, 2024
Staff a little cold otherwise a nice hotel
Cheryle
Cheryle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 21, 2024
I had an extremely comfortable stay here for 4 nights. Lovely clean room. Superb food and service in restaurant. Would highly recommend this hotel.
ANNE
ANNE, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 27, 2023
Easy parking and check in. Staff were very friendly.