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The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property
Inn in Stromness with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Billiards
Sports bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS

What's nearby

  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stromness Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Ring of Brogdar - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Skara Brae - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Inn by the sea
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel Stromness and take advantage of free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Hudson Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel Stromness offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 2 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Front Bar
  • The Haven Restaurant
  • The Hudson Lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn
The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness
The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn Stromness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Stromness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel Stromness located?

Located in the heart of Stromness, this golf inn is within a 5-minute walk of Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal. Stromness Museum is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

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The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place for our short visit to the Orkneys! Very close to the ferry service, easy overnight parking, very close to most of the Neolithic sites we wanted to see, and great breakfast each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The breakfast was very very delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Staff are excellent room was clean. Wifi intermittent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Super hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Excellent room and bed very comfortable. Helpful staff. Great stay all in all just wish the restaurant was open for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Good, for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Had a large room with a king size bed. Great experience, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Clean, well-appointed, comfortable, quiet. Right in the center of Stromness, 5 minute walk from the ferry. Ours was a twin, two flights up. Only knock is no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Small hotel with big charm. The rooms are very old school but this was exactly the trip I wanted to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10

Quick check-in and very comfy room. Hotel is situated only 2min walk away from ferry terminal. Rooms were clean and bigh enough for us two and our luggage. Freshly prepared breakfast- nice! BUT the hotel has a bar on the ground floor and at 2 nights (out of 3) we really struggled to fall asleep because of the loud music and talks. I really love bars, but I also expect hotel rooms to be quiet (at least after 10pm).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Add a mirror in the room for drying ones hair
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

There’s a back bar that’s bright and comfortable (ask the bartender how to get through). The rooms were small but comfortable. The people were so friendly in this little town. Great food but everything closes early. Far fewer tourists here. It’s a great stop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Very welcoming check-in with Scott, who was also a lot of fun at the bar! Room was spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy exploring Orkney. Breakfast was so much food and wonderful service both mornings. We had dinner at the sister inn Ferry Inn and enjoyed owner Gareth's service numerous times as he seems to be everywhere! All around cheerful hospitality and a lot of laughs in our stay, making Royal Hotel a fun part of our Orkney experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Great location on main street in heart of Stromness, very convenient for the bus to Kirkwall and hiring bike. The staff were very helpful and breakfast service was excellent. Unfortunately there was a problem with the lighting in the bathroom, which without a window for natural light was very dim.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent. Our room was Ok but the shower in the bathroom was poor and let the room down. We had an enjoyable stay in Orkney. There is only limited parking outside the hotel so used nearby longstay parking. It is a pity that the hotel does not provide food in the evenings but the food at the sister hotel "The Ferry Inn " was good to excellent. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

This is one of the few places to stay in the ferry port of Stromness, Mainland Orkney. The staff (and pretty much everyone on the island) are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is well-located close to the ferry to mainland Scotland. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is marvelous! The main drawbacks are that the building is old, so there is no parking and no elevator. The hotel is staffed only by the breakfast servers and then the bartender, so checking in is slightly confusing. The sister hotel, The Ferry Inn, responds promptly to any concerns however and is very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great stay…..wonderful large updated room and bathroom. Large windows…..lots of light and great shades for night. Check in was simple. Bar on site. Great breakfast included…..so many good choices for a hit breakfast. Parking was the only concern for us…..but turned out to be easy. We parked at the ferry terminal….had to move our luggage but only 2 minutes away. Yes the terminal charges but when we parked at 4PM one day could pay till noon the next day. Supper was offered at their companion inn….The Ferry Inn….2 minute walk. Make reservations. Was a great place to eat with great good with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024