Ratings based on 41 Verified Reviews

4.9 out of 5
4.9 Room cleanliness
5.0 Service & staff
4.8 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler from Burns Lake

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 24 Sep 2024
4 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 13 Aug 2024 on Wotif
They are lovely people and it is a nice enough hotel. It’s in an out of the way location which was fine for us as we had a car. The food was ok. The room was light, clean and comfortable.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 8 Aug 2024 on Hotels
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 29 Jul 2024
The Sands Hotel is a lovely small hotel in a tranquil island within the Orkneys. There is absolutely no noise in any of the rooms, they are equipped with WiFi and everything you need. The restaurant serves excellent-quality food with locally sourced ingredients. The staff are first rate, every single one of them. They helped us out with everything we needed. Very prompt and professional service. Best Hotel in the Orkneys, bar none!
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 8 Jul 2024
An enjoyable stay. Attentive staff. Excellent food.
4 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Lovely quiet historic hotel

Posted 8 Jul 2024 on Hotels
Lovely quiet hotel being an old Herring Warehouse. Rooms were comfortable and had a nice view of the boat ramp. We stayed 2 nights and meals were nice both nights. We needed washing done and were able to pay 15 pounds for a small bag to be done for us, which saved having to go to Laundromat in Kirkwall.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Good base from where to explore part of Orkney

Posted 23 Jun 2024 on Hotels
Our brief stay at the Sands Hotel was just what we were looking for in that part of Orkney. We wanted to see Skapa Flow, the Italian Chapel, and we discovered a fascinating private museum with fossil collection. The staff were helpful and welcoming and the room comfortable.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 11 Jun 2024
Loved it. Need a car to explore but that’s obvious
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

Posted 23 May 2024
This property is exceptionally clean! The restaurant staff were friendly, outgoing and accommodating to a food allergy. This hotel is convenient for morning ferry departures from St. Margaret's Hope.
5 out of 5
by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 9 May 2024 on Hotels