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Royal Oak Guest House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kirkwall with free parking

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Royal Oak Guest House serves a full breakfast and offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and a bar. Guests appreciate the cleanliness while enjoying conveniences including WiFi, express check-out, and self-parking that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (King Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1PY

What's nearby

  • Highland Park Distillery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orkney Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Royal Oak Guest House

Property highlights
Royal Oak Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Oak Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • 28-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Guest House Kirkwall
Royal Oak Guest House Guesthouse
Royal Oak Guest House Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Oak Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Oak Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Oak Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Oak Guest House located?

Situated in Kirkwall, 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).

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