Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments | Hotel in Kirkwall

| 8.3 (978 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Kirkwall Hotel | Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, while all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments is located in Kirkwall.

This 60 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 978 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Kirkwall and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 60 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Kirkwall. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments in Kirkwall is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1QX, United Kingdom

Amenities

Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
General
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply

Reviews

Value for money:
7.88
Location:
9.33
Staff:
8.84
Facilities:
8.39
Comfort:
8.88
Cleanliness:
8.83
Alan
Aug 5, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location excellent, very smart hotel with good facilities.
Negative: Reception staff a bit terse and not very accommodating or helpful. Cleaning staff very friendly.
Summary: Could have been better value, but all hotels in the area well over priced for the service they offer
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Sea View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Heating, Iron, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Oven, Stovetop, Dining table, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Toaster

Living Area

Sofa, Desk, Sitting area, Dining area

View

View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Key card access, Heating, Iron, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Oven, Stovetop, Dining table, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Toaster

Living Area

Sofa, Desk, Sitting area, Dining area

View

View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Towels, Shower cap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Key card access, Heating, Trash cans, Carpeted, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Kirkwall hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Kirkwall hotel?

Check-in time for Kirkwall hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Kirkwall hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Kirkwall hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kirkwall hotel?

Best-rates for the Kirkwall hotel starts from $223 per night with includes Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Breakfast with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kirkwall hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kirkwall hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kirkwall hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kirkwall hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kirkwall hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kirkwall hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Kirkwall hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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