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The Anchorage

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A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.
A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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Front Rd, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SL
  • Place, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand of Wright
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a mirror, and a door.

Double Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, toilet, and shower.

Triple Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a door.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a bench.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

South Ronaldsay

At The Anchorage you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Sand of Wright and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this South Ronaldsay hostel include Banks Chambered Tomb and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sand of Wright - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Olav's Wood - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertson's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Polly Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage & Galley Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Commodore - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Commodore Chalets - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Anchorage

The Anchorage offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This South Ronaldsay hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Anchorage offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Anchorage South Ronaldsay
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation South Ronaldsay

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Anchorage?

The closest beach to The Anchorage is Sand of Wright (2.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Anchorage?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchorage on 30 Sept 2026 start from NZ$225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Anchorage?

No, The Anchorage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Anchorage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Anchorage?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room in a quaint village with driving access to beautiful and interesting sites. The shared kitchen and dining area was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Comfortable stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay. Bathroom was good with plenty of hot water. Bed could have been better and there was no where to sit besides the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay with an amazing view

Perfectly fine - room was clean and tidy. Eco friendliness? Didn’t see any dolphins murdered so must be dandy. Good value for money. Few minor areas of disrepair that could be improved (e.g windows don’t stay open and room was hot).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay with Shona this week. Very friendly and prompt communication. Upon arrival was a friendly welcome and tour of the property which was modernly styled, very spacious, and immaculate. The large kitchen has no shortage of storage, fridge/freezer space, very large oven, hobs, pans, crockery, utensils etc. and spacious dining area for 8, couldn't ask for more!!! Add to that an ideal location which is right next to the ferry port (first house on the left when leaving the ferry terminal) and just opposite the post office/local store right at the heart of the village. There is also plenty of parking outside / nearby and is nice and easy to get to all of the mainland both by car and bus (stop is just outside). Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Shona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025