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Karrawa Guest House

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Karrawa Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a grey armchair, a window, and a ceiling light.

Standard Twin Room

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Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a small desk with a chair.

Standard Double Room

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kirkwall, Karrawa Guest House is near the beach. Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
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Inganess Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1SP

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.
    Bishop's Palace
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.
    Earl's Palace
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Highland Park Distillery
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orkney Museum
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Movement Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Lucano
    16 min walk
  • Archive Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Auld Motor Hoose
    20 min walk
  • The Storehouse
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 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 at least 72 hours before arrival 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Karrawa Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karrawa Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karrawa Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karrawa Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Highland Park Distillery, Bishop's Palace, and Earl's Palace. Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Karrawa Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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Very nice B&B, clean and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Colin andcFiona were helpful and kind. Great place to stay with your own car. Breakfast was just as you ordered and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Perfect stay! Conveniently located a 15min walk from Kirkwall centre, and plenty of free parking at the property. The room was spacious, well furnished, clean, and a comfortable bed. Fyona was an excellent host; warm and friendly full of knowledge. Breakfast was delicious, setting up perfectly for whatever the day brought.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trev

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Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paolo

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We had a wonderful stay here, staff was awesome and outstanding breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jorn

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Extremely well maintained and clean property in residential neighborhood. Managers/owners are very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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Very comfortable stay, fantastic breakfast and warm welcome from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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Excellent accommodation and lovely host. The breakfast was fantastic too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Karrawa Guest House was great. Rooms were nice, clean, roomy, comfortable. Owners, who were also the staff, were very helpful, friendly, attentive. The rooms include breakfast, which is a full breakfast including made-to-order hot dishes -- food was good, the grilled tomato was a big hit in our family. The Guest House is in a quiet neighborhood (about a 20-minute pleasant walk to center of Kirkwall, or an easy bus or car ride).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Friendly, clean hotel with a nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Simon

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Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Great hospitality, very friendly host, wonderful breakfast and easy parking for our car
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

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Room was lovely and very clean. Breakfast was fabulous too. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and we'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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Fyona was a wonderful hostess and the breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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Great stay

The condition of the guesthouse was impeccable. The hosts were great, the breakfast was tasty and the location was walkable to town. The parking was on the premises. Would totally stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

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Very nice place, clean and quiet, nice breakfast. Host was very nice. Highly recommend Karrawa Guest House.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Val

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We highly recommend the Karrawa Guest House. It was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent every day. The host went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic stay. Definitely the best we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tiosha

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We really enjoyed our stay at Karrawa Guest House! The host was warm and welcoming, answered any questions we had as newcomers to Scotland, and the breakfast service was incredible. Our room was cozy but spacious and the attention to detail made our stay feel luxurious while being functional with small children. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Una

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Lovely modern guesthouse with very hospitable hostess. Extensive breakfast menu using local suppliers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tania

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Loved the ease of parking. We arrived at midnight and the host greeted us at arrival and was helpful. Breakfasts were very nice. The hosts were kind, helpful, but not intrusive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Haven

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Karrawa Guest House was perfect for our 3 night stay in Orkney! Breakfast was excellent. Fiona was so helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

walter

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welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pirjo

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The most kindest hosts. Beautifully funiched rooms and breakfast room. Luxurious hot breakfast with several opitions to choos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C

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Exceptional

We had an incredible 2 night stay here. Fyona and Colin went above and beyond to make us feel at home and we would 100% stay there again! Breakfast was delicious, the room was cozy but just what we needed and the neighbourhood was quiet. It's about a 20 minute walk to the shops in Kirkwall which was so perfect. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petra

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We highly recommend Karrawa Guest House. We felt at home immediately and were very happy with our family room and the lovely breakfast. Thanks for the extra toast, Fyona ;-) We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023