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The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property

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Sports bar
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Reception
Standard Double Room
Sports bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$444
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

Explore the area

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55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS
  • Place, Piers Art Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stromness Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Skara Brae
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness places you in the centre of Stromness, steps from Piers Art Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Stromness Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Hudson Lounge, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The Front Bar is the inn's own sports bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Stromness inn include Stromness Museum and Standing Stones of Stenness.
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What's nearby

  • Piers Art Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stromness Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Skara Brae - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Orkney Museum - 31 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julia's Café & Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loki Seafood Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flori - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The Royal Hotel Stromness also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Stromness inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel Stromness offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 20-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 2 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the inn before 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

The Royal Hotel Stromness offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

As of 8 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Stromness on 12 Jun 2026 start from NZ$444, 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 parking available at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel Stromness?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel Stromness is Scapa Beach (18.7 km).

Is The Royal Hotel Stromness family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel Stromness is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel Stromness serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

No, The Royal Hotel Stromness does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Royal Hotel Stromness?

There is a golf course next to The Royal Hotel Stromness.

The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gered

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MARK

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

One night in Orkney

Old style hotel, clean and lovely breakfast. Staff very attentive- would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LADDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very very delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Honey

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

june

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david kent

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

Good location

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

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the nicest hotel we’ve stayed in so far!!! Looks like they just renovated. They recommended well in advance that dinner reservations should be made and the best place to park the vehicle. 5 big stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

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