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The Shore

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirkwall with a bar

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Restful retreat with a plaid headboard and crisp white linens, complete with two bedside tables and a convenient telephone.
Work in comfort with a desk, chair, and TV nearby.
Boats docked at a picturesque pier, surrounded by buildings and a historic lighthouse.
Experience the charm of a traditional hotel with a stone facade and multiple windows, offering free WiFi and a selection of beverages.
Enjoy a selection of spirits, craft beers, and a curated library at the Kirkwall Hotel's inviting bar area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P12,271
P14,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Shore

Hotel in a shopping district
The Shore provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shore include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 17.5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore?

As of Jul 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on Jul 27, 2025 start from P 12,270.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shore?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Shore?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shore?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Shore located?

Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral, and Orkney Museum. Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

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The Shore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 165 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Large clean room and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Very close to the cruise dock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Appreciated nearness to northern islands ferries Reasonable value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

wonderful, friendly lady on reception. Part now of Kirkwall Hotel which is very smart, and great food. Room in the Shore was very spacious. Staff helpful in general and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The reception lady was exceptional and went out of her way to provide great information and took the time to answer all our questions. Really exceptional highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Room good tight stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Don’t let the outside of the Shore put you off, the rooms are fantastic and it’s obvious it’s been under restoration. Hopefully the outside gets a lick of paint next 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

In the middle of the town. Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Nice hotel on a central location. There were usually good, free parking places across the street. Our room had been recently redecorated. Plenty of hangers but the only downside was that none of the drawer units opened smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I ended up being in their other property next door- The Kirkwall Hotel- stunning-cannot give enough expletives for the room and the food at breakfast and dinner- superb
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews. We found the complaints baseless. The Shore is an annex to the larger Kirkwall Hotel. Check in/out is handled at the Kirkwall. The room, while a little musty smelling until you open a window, was fine. It was immaculately clean. There was plenty of hot water, and the breakfasts were basic but tasty. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10

Arrived off the last boat, but disappointed that there was n option for dinner after a long drive. Should be options for guests to eat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

The Shore is affiliated with the nearby Kirkwall Hotel. Breakfast is at the hotel. There is no lift, so if your suitcase is heavy it will be a challenge.\ the room was great. The Kirkwall was great. We were able to leave our bags for the day, and enjoy the upstairs lounge while we waited for the buss to our ;ate-night ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Although I slept in the shore hotel I wasn't made aware on booking that I would have to collect my keys, and have breakfast and dinner at the Kirkwall Hotel. Perhaps it would be helpful if this was mentioned on booking. But room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10

Incredibly small, old, creaky room; I thought I was going to fall through the floor. Window and view was out to moldy roof. Loud toilet; loud hallway. No ventilation. Only saving graces were kind staff who were helpful and went above and beyond to haul my luggage to my room late at night and to store luggage the next day. The hotel had a great, walkable location which was very important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Served a purpose. Comfortable but tired - being renovated in coming winter, and it needs it. Entrance hallway very gloomy and a bit stale smelling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10

We hadn't understood that the Shore is a subsidiary of The Kirkwall Hotel. The Shore only has bedrooms, breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant 100m along the street. Not an issue in good weather but Orkney can be very windy!! Running through dtiving rain before and after breakfast or dinner is a different matter. Our room was very small. The hotel had emailed a few weeks before our trip offering an upgrade but when I replied asking for details said there were none available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024