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The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property
Warm up by the fireplace or hit some balls at poolside for fun times ahead. Then relish local cuisine lunch at The Hudson Lounge.

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Sports bar
Perched by the sea, The Royal Hotel Stromness offers a cozy retreat with full breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind in the lobby near the fireplace or enjoy a round of golf on the adjacent course. With in-room WiFi, billiards/pool table, and helpful staff nearby guests have praised their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • 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
  • Limited on-site parking

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Located on the top floor
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS

What's nearby

  • Piers Art Centre - 1 min walk
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk
  • Stromness Museum - 7 min walk
  • Ring of Brogdar - 9 min drive
  • Skara Brae - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Adjacent to a golf course, The Royal Hotel Stromness is a great choice for a stay in Stromness. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Hudson Lounge, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 16
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • 24-hours off-site parking within 1312 ft (GBP 2 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Hudson Lounge – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Front Bar – On-site sports bar. Open daily.
The Haven Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 2 per day (1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn
The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness
The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn Stromness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Stromness currently open?

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Does The Royal Hotel Stromness offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel Stromness 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel Stromness and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Yes, The Hudson Lounge offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel Stromness like?

The Royal Hotel Stromness is in the heart of Stromness, a short 3-minute walk from Stromness Ferry Terminal and 14 minutes' walk from Mainland.

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The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was very very delicious.
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe.
Catherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and
Kristeen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are excellent room was clean. Wifi intermittent
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good, for sure!
Salvatore, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice host.
Kelli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super hospitality
Tineke, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room and bed very comfortable. Helpful staff. Great stay all in all just wish the restaurant was open for dinner.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well-appointed, comfortable, quiet. Right in the center of Stromness, 5 minute walk from the ferry. Ours was a twin, two flights up. Only knock is no lift.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Had a large room with a king size bed. Great experience, helpful staff.
david kent, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, but...
Quick check-in and very comfy room. Hotel is situated only 2min walk away from ferry terminal. Rooms were clean and bigh enough for us two and our luggage. Freshly prepared breakfast- nice! BUT the hotel has a bar on the ground floor and at 2 nights (out of 3) we really struggled to fall asleep because of the loud music and talks. I really love bars, but I also expect hotel rooms to be quiet (at least after 10pm).
Christian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Add a mirror in the room for drying ones hair
Eunice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Brenda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what you would expect form a small towm
Small hotel with big charm. The rooms are very old school but this was exactly the trip I wanted to experience.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

There’s a back bar that’s bright and comfortable (ask the bartender how to get through). The rooms were small but comfortable. The people were so friendly in this little town. Great food but everything closes early. Far fewer tourists here. It’s a great stop!
Catherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location on main street in heart of Stromness, very convenient for the bus to Kirkwall and hiring bike. The staff were very helpful and breakfast service was excellent. Unfortunately there was a problem with the lighting in the bathroom, which without a window for natural light was very dim.
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming check-in with Scott, who was also a lot of fun at the bar! Room was spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy exploring Orkney. Breakfast was so much food and wonderful service both mornings. We had dinner at the sister inn Ferry Inn and enjoyed owner Gareth's service numerous times as he seems to be everywhere! All around cheerful hospitality and a lot of laughs in our stay, making Royal Hotel a fun part of our Orkney experience!
Tammi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is one of the few places to stay in the ferry port of Stromness, Mainland Orkney. The staff (and pretty much everyone on the island) are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is well-located close to the ferry to mainland Scotland. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is marvelous! The main drawbacks are that the building is old, so there is no parking and no elevator. The hotel is staffed only by the breakfast servers and then the bartender, so checking in is slightly confusing. The sister hotel, The Ferry Inn, responds promptly to any concerns however and is very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Anne M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay.
Great stay…..wonderful large updated room and bathroom. Large windows…..lots of light and great shades for night. Check in was simple. Bar on site. Great breakfast included…..so many good choices for a hit breakfast. Parking was the only concern for us…..but turned out to be easy. We parked at the ferry terminal….had to move our luggage but only 2 minutes away. Yes the terminal charges but when we parked at 4PM one day could pay till noon the next day. Supper was offered at their companion inn….The Ferry Inn….2 minute walk. Make reservations. Was a great place to eat with great good with great service.
Catherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasurable Stay
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent. Our room was Ok but the shower in the bathroom was poor and let the room down. We had an enjoyable stay in Orkney. There is only limited parking outside the hotel so used nearby longstay parking. It is a pity that the hotel does not provide food in the evenings but the food at the sister hotel "The Ferry Inn " was good to excellent. We would stay again.
PAUL, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

We only really saw staff at the hotel when we checked in and out. Otherwise it seemed relatively unattended. Noise from the pub carried upstairs into our room. The hotel has no lift, which I understand, but I sorted my search by places with lifts and it still came up. My friend has problems with stairs, so it was kind of inconvenient. Overall am OK stay, but next time I would stay in Kirkwall.
Erin, 1-night trip

General property information

Breakfast
Free
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM