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Royal Oak Guest House

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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside. - Royal Oak Guest House (Kirkwall)
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Royal Oak Guest House (Kirkwall)
A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels. - Royal Oak Guest House (Kirkwall)
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain. - Royal Oak Guest House (Kirkwall)
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows. - Royal Oak Guest House (Kirkwall)
Royal Oak Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Room options

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Single Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (King Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A twin bedroom with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, and a mirror.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall is home to Royal Oak Guest House. Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peedie Sea and Scapa Beach. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
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Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1PY

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.
    Bishop's Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.
    Earl's Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orkney Museum
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Movement Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Lucano
    15 min walk
  • Archive Coffee
    19 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose
    19 min walk
  • The Storehouse
    19 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Oak 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 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).

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

Royal Oak Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Very homely better than a hotel and great friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was sooo good, served in a very friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner and family friendly and helpful plus breakfast was excellent- thanks to Eric
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

Nice B&B with a good location for seeing Kirkwall and all the sites around Orkney. The hosts were very friendly. Breakfast was great. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best, tastiest breakfast ever. Nothing fancy just really great tasting. The eggs were so fresh and I had the same thing all three mornings and it was very consistent. Room was great. Great location. Easy to find. I’ll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone who wants a lovely place to stay that’s very comfortable. 11 out of 10 for breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Wonderful hosts. A bit rough around edges but nice, comfortable stay and hosts very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alice and Eric were amazing hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay at the Royal Oak excellent and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B

Lovely B&B. Friendly check-in. Clean, comfortable and spacious room with a lovely ensuite shower room. Bed was very comfortable. Good location with car park at rear. Lovely breakfast with lots of choices. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best B&B in Orkney

Very good place and an excellent host. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theodorus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, clean room and superb breakfast. It is a bit out of town center to get your dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for exploring the Orkney main land. Rooms was lovel, very clean. Breakfast was excellent and owner friendly and professional. I would highly recommend the Royal Oak Guesthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, the rooms are modern and clean. Breakfast is great as many options. The host are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it and will book this place next time I’m in Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property just outside central Kirkwall. Good parking lot behind house, convenient to rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Friendly, helpful owners. Breakfast was as we requested. We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely b&b. Really nice owners, great, fresh breakfast, super location. Room was really nice and comfortable. My only complaint would be that it could do with blackout curtains
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars

Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Beautiful view from the lounge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly guest house, with thoughtful touches making it a comfortable and unique place to stay. Breakfast is delicious and cooked exactly to order. Location is ideal, a short walk into the centre of Kirkwall, with amazing views out over the hills. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WEITING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and the room was spacious, clean and tidy. It was very comfortable. Breakfast was good, too. Very good stay experience, unfortunately only booked one night, hope to have the chance to visit kirkwall again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, newly refurbished room, tasty breakfast, great advice for evening meal options. If we ever get back up here, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Great place. It is walking distance to shops and the harbour. Eric cooked super breakfasts that were tasty and filling. The hosts are eager to accommodate guests. The guest rooms are quiet with good amenities. I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay. Good parking. People were very friendly. Comfy beds. Lovely fresh towels. Tea/coffee available. Breakfast was really good. Good choices and a great start to the day. Will definitely stay there again if in Kirkwall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a few nights as we looked around the area. Our room was spacious and had all we needed. Eric was very friendly and provided great breakfasts with flexibility. It was easy to talk to others when we wanted, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024