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St Ola Hotel

3.0 star property
Kirkwall guesthouse with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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2 bars/lounges
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 6) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LE

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orkney Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Scapa Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

St Ola Hotel

Situated by the ocean, St Ola Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Kirkwall. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St. Ola Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at St Ola Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at St Ola Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St Ola Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at St Ola Hotel and nearby?
St Ola Hotel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near St Ola Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around St Ola Hotel like?
St Ola Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 6 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

St Ola Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Very close to ferry’s and bars and restaurants
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth
Barbara, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room was ok, but beds had very hard mattresses. Noise from extracts and chillers from kitchen kept us awake. Whole hotel could do with a re vamp
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Lenore, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant which also had great meals. Room was a bit jaded, with view of a wall and low doorway into a tiny bathroom. Parking was a pain with time limits outside and the free space round the back not inspiring confidence about the security of our bikes.
Gary, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Olivia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Veryl, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I usually pay a lot less for a lot more
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good for a one night stay
Quick overnight stay after a late ferry from the Shetlands. Clean, breakfast was really good. Hotel dated but had everything you required
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tired room
Hotel is nice but the room was in major need of an update.
Colin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Great location but very dated noisy hotel
Stayed at the hotel Friday Saturday Sunday room allocated(no 1) was over the bar area and overlooking bins and smoking shelter. Friday/Saturday bar open until after one in the morning and was very noisy. I would say the room is not suitable to be used at weekends. The room itself is very dated and dull with badly stained carpet. On the plus side staff were friendly and polite.Sadly won’t be staying here again.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

St Olas Kirkwall
Centrally located, with reasonable food. A bit dated, and very expensive, but it was booked in height of season when everyone was staycationing during Covid
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay
The St. Ola Hotel is very convenient with easy access to the harbor and shops in Kirkwall. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering input on the best places to see on the island.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Basic but comfortable
Not bad for the price, good location on the harbour front, friendly helpful staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Nice hotel room looking over the harbour. Very comfortable & staff lovely
Drew, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Melinda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Marilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The beds were the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in, room was dark and dreary, really in need of some tlc
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Welcoming hotel
Didn’t get there till gone 11pm off the ferry on a windy February night. Welcoming staff, nice bar area and a warm clean room. Hotel overlooking the harbour. Would definitely recommend
Alan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay and visit!!
Nostalgia trip. Dad based on the ships at Scapa Flow. The Hotel, things to see, public transport, people in general, had a ruddy good tie and will most definitely be returning to the Orkneys and using the same hotel. There’s so much to do and see. Highly recommend St OlaHotel!!
Frank, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

People (staff?)talking loudly in doorway, blocking entry - not great. Long wait for someone to come to checkin counter - not great. Friendly and helpful staff eventually - good. Thin walls to rooms meaning noise until well after midnight - not great. Restaurant service and food OK.
Lesley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and good value
This hotel has an amazingly helpful and responsive staff. The room was also very clean and tidy. Access to many local tourist sites was excellent and the site also was a great coordinating point for meeting others arriving on my tour.
Alice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

If you want to stay awake half the night with noise from bar and street... come here!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review