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The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property
Stromness inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Sports bar
Perched by the sea, The Royal Hotel Stromness offers a cozy retreat with full breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind in the lobby near the fireplace or enjoy a round of golf on the adjacent course. With in-room WiFi, billiards/pool table, and helpful staff nearby guests have praised their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited onsite parking
$224 nightly
The total price is $269
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees

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

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stromness Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Skara Brae - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flori - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Julia's Café & Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Argo’s Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Adjacent to a golf course, The Royal Hotel Stromness is a great choice for a stay in Stromness. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Hudson Lounge, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • 24-hour offsite parking within 1312 ft (GBP 2 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Hudson Lounge - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Front Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
The Haven Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.

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Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 2 per day (1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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 currently open?

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Does The Royal Hotel Stromness offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel Stromness does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel Stromness and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Yes, The Hudson Lounge offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel Stromness like?

The Royal Hotel Stromness is in the heart of Stromness, a short 3-minute walk from Stromness Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Stromness Museum.

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The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Breakfast
Ferry
Restaurant
Food
Towns
Bar
Parking
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, hearty, and delicious with a wide range of choices. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night in Orkney

Old style hotel, clean and lovely breakfast. Staff very attentive- would stay again.
MARK, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Hotel with Great Location

Breakfast was delicious -lots of cooked breakfast choices plus yogurt, fresh fruits and juices, croissants, bread and more. The internet though was nearly nonexistent and totally useless for doing anything important. Location was great.
Honey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay.

We had a lovely time at The Royal Hotel. The staff were all very nice and chatty. The breakfasts were amazing and the room was very comfortable. We would highly recommend The Royal Hotel to anybody planning a visit to Stromness.
Alistair, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
LADDIE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hospitality at The Royal, Stromness Orkbey

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Royal Hotel in Stromness. The location is excellent. Close to ferry, buses and shops. Breakfasts were always very good. Decor in room very well done with interesting artwork. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Dinners at sister hotel "Ferry Hotel" extremely good. Architecture and historical photographic history of The Royal and Stromness very interesting.
june, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location in the centre of Stromness, OK for a short stopover, no meals on site but some availability at the partner Ferry Inn just along the road. Fairly limited eating places in the area.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was very very delicious.
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and
Kristeen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room and bed very comfortable. Helpful staff. Great stay all in all just wish the restaurant was open for dinner.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super hospitality
Tineke, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are excellent room was clean. Wifi intermittent
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Brenda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what you would expect form a small towm

Small hotel with big charm. The rooms are very old school but this was exactly the trip I wanted to experience.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Alison, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, but...

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).
Christian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Add a mirror in the room for drying ones hair
Eunice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasurable Stay

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.
PAUL, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming little hotel in Stromness. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating. The breakfast each morning was a huge plus before we set off to explore. Unfortunately for our family we booked during Shopping Week and were expecting a quiet stay, but instead got loud, rowdy nights as the only pub in town is at the hotel. If you are travelling in July make note of Shopping Week dates unless you are there for the party. 😊 Also, not many eating spots are open later at night so plan accordingly!!
Rachel, 2-night trip