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St Ola Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kirkwall with bars and a restaurant

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St Ola Hotel, by the ocean, offers a peaceful retreat with practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby, on-site laundry, full breakfast options, and unwind at either of the two bars.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 6) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LE

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St Ola Hotel

Guesthouse by the ocean
Take advantage of laundry facilities, 2 bars, and a restaurant at St Ola Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at St Ola Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
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 ahead of time 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St. Ola Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is St Ola Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at St Ola Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at St Ola Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is St Ola Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

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