In a shopping district, The Shore offers a modern retreat with convenient amenities. Enjoy the bar and unwind with in-room WiFi. Luggage storage is available for your convenience.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Bar/lounge
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Free parking nearby
Free toiletries
The current price is $160
$160
includes taxes & fees
$133 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Room options
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Double or Twin Room, Accessible
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Suite
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premier Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Family Suite
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
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Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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The Shore is a great choice for a stay in Kirkwall. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free offsite parking within 66 ft
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.5 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Frequently asked questions
Does The Shore offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Shore 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 Shore?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Shore?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shore?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Shore like?
The Shore is in the heart of Kirkwall, a short 5-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.
The Shore Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2024
Great location, very clean.
Morven
Morven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Large clean room and close to everything.
James
James, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2024
Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Very close to the cruise dock
edward
edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
wonderful, friendly lady on reception. Part now of Kirkwall Hotel which is very smart, and great food. Room in the Shore was very spacious. Staff helpful in general and perfect location.
MARK
MARK, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2024
Room good tight stairs
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
The staff was very nice and competent. Would go back
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
The reception lady was exceptional and went out of her way to provide great information and took the time to answer all our questions.
Really exceptional highly recommend
Glenda
Glenda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2024
Appreciated nearness to northern islands ferries
Reasonable value for money
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Nice stay in Kirkwall
A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour.
william
william, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
The property is on the water with easy access to the main avenue with shops and food options.
There isn't a lift if you have an issue with stairs.
Easy access to the towns sights, pubs and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
We just needed to stay longer!
john
john, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Nice hotel on a central location. There were usually good, free parking places across the street. Our room had been recently redecorated. Plenty of hangers but the only downside was that none of the drawer units opened smoothly.
Miia
Miia, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2024
Don’t let the outside of the Shore put you off, the rooms are fantastic and it’s obvious it’s been under restoration. Hopefully the outside gets a lick of paint next 👍
Kev
Kev, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.
Claudette
Claudette, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
Very happy with my stay with a niggle.
Got an upgrade from a single bed at the shore to a double within the larger Kirkwall hotel and the room was beautiful. For what I paid It was fantastic value for money.
I would have given five stars but for one niggle. Room 215 could do with sound proofing as I heard two people speaking until the early hours either in my neighbouring room, or between levels. I had to use my earphones to get sleep to tune them out. I wonder what like it would be if either room was watching a film if I can hear whole conversations.
I didn't report this to management as the voices were not roudy or anything just people minding their own business but regrettable I can detect conversations between walls.
Again the room was stunning, the value amazing it's not a complaint as such.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
In the middle of the town. Very good
Liliana
Liliana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2024
Two night stay May 24
Were shown to our room, which is in an annexe to Kirkwall Hotel. Room was very spacious with comfy chairs overlooking Kirkwall Harbour. Comfortable bed also.
Overall would recommend The Shore.
Only downside for us was that the blinds in the window were a poor fit & let in a lot of light, but then we do prefer a dark room at night.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2024
Separate buildings
We hadn't understood that the Shore is a subsidiary of The Kirkwall Hotel. The Shore only has bedrooms, breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant 100m along the street. Not an issue in good weather but Orkney can be very windy!! Running through dtiving rain before and after breakfast or dinner is a different matter. Our room was very small. The hotel had emailed a few weeks before our trip offering an upgrade but when I replied asking for details said there were none available.
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
Incredibly small, old, creaky room; I thought I was going to fall through the floor. Window and view was out to moldy roof. Loud toilet; loud hallway. No ventilation. Only saving graces were kind staff who were helpful and went above and beyond to haul my luggage to my room late at night and to store luggage the next day. The hotel had a great, walkable location which was very important to me.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2024
Great Stay in Kirkwall
I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews. We found the complaints baseless. The Shore is an annex to the larger Kirkwall Hotel. Check in/out is handled at the Kirkwall. The room, while a little musty smelling until you open a window, was fine. It was immaculately clean. There was plenty of hot water, and the breakfasts were basic but tasty. I would stay here again.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2022
I ended up being in their other property next door- The Kirkwall Hotel- stunning-cannot give enough expletives for the room and the food at breakfast and dinner- superb
Shelley
Shelley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
The Shore is affiliated with the nearby Kirkwall Hotel. Breakfast is at the hotel.
There is no lift, so if your suitcase is heavy it will be a challenge.\ the room was great.
The Kirkwall was great. We were able to leave our bags for the day, and enjoy the upstairs lounge while we waited for the buss to our ;ate-night ferry.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2022
Arrived off the last boat, but disappointed that there was n option for dinner after a long drive. Should be options for guests to eat