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Orkneylodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel by sea in Orphir

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Balcony
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
For families
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Hill View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Hill View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 236 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland, KW17 2RD

What's nearby

  • Mainland - 3 min walk
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 10 min walk
  • Ring of Brogdar - 13 min drive
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive
  • Skara Brae - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tearoom - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Orkneylodge

When visiting Orphir, Orkneylodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the indoor tennis courts for a workout. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will need to ring the front door bell upon check in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Houton Bay
Orkneylodge Inn Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orphir
Houton Bay Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Inn
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel
Houton Bay Lodge
Orkneylodge Hotel
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir

Frequently asked questions

Does Orkneylodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Orkneylodge 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 Orkneylodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Orkneylodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Orkneylodge?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Orkneylodge and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Orkneylodge like?
Orkneylodge is a short 3-minute walk from Mainland and 10 minutes' walk from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Robert, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good B&B, clean and friendly.
Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must although it is possible to get around by bus.
7-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

had a lovely stay
we where up see family staff made us welcome and they where very friendly
gregg, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bill, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean and tidy
We were satisfied with the accommodation, apart from the handbasin being in the room rather than the ensuite. Breakfast very good but available only from 8:15 to 8:45 am. No bar nor any food at other times. Reception only staffed in early morning .More like a B&B than an hotel. Very convenient for the ferry to Hoy.
Jan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay , very homely , nice and quiet , very relaxing , reasonably priced , excellent , will be calling again ,
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Lovely Bed and Breakfast
Management and staff were super friendly and helpful, kept everything in tip-top condition. Arranged transportation, introduced us to other guests, went to bat for us with auto rental company.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, close to all sites.
Clean, modern, close to all sites. Breakfast was fine and staff very helpful
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great staff, low-quality infrastructure
My husband and I stayed at HBL for a few nights. It was adequate overall; great staff who went out of their way to give us information and help, and who were efficient and attentive, but woeful building and plumbing.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet B&B
Nice quiet B&B outside of town. When we checked in we got a free upgrade to the giant honeymoon sweet which was awesome! The room was huge, comfortable, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay here. Only down side was that it was out of town so there weren't any nearby restaurants and the lodge doesn't serve dinner. It had a very nice bar but we were there out of season so it was closed for the winter. Definitely will stay here next time we're in the Orkney's. Owner was very nice, helpful, and had recommendations on sites to see on the island.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not the best
The room was a nice size and tidy. We only seen the owner when we arrived and when we left as there was never anyone on reception. The bathroom was not up to standard as the toilet seat was broken and water was coming out of the bottom of the shower unit and you had to turn the shower up to high to get the water to come through the shower head at any speed. Also the water would get very hot then cold without warning. The sink was in the room which meant you had to come out of the bathroom to wash your hands. When we used the coffee etc it wasn't replaced. The view from the window would have been very nice if they had tended the garden but all we could see was weeds.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Love Ralph, the proprietor. He was assisted by his newly graduated high schooler nephew and another friend of the family. They are very nice and helpfull. Good family atmosphere.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Houton Bay Bed and Breakfast
rooms vary as to size .the front rooms have a view of the bay.small fridge in room helps keep drinks and lunch cold. staff is very helpful. No restaurant on site so only brekfast is available for purchase - not included with overnight rate. more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Best bed in The Orkneys
Lovely big room, with a massive bed. Great hosts who even insisted on running our washing through for us, very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Whilst it sounds and looks a long way from places on a map, everything in The Orkneys is honestly just down the road so don't let that put you off.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Decent, but in the middle of nowhere
The standard is ok for the region, but Houton is a quite remote location with no services nearby. The owners were friendly, but they almost seemed surprised that we were there. All in all, an ok hotel, but I will be looking for something in Kirkwall the next time I visit Orkney.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quiet & friendly but chilly
Very peaceful setting, friendly people but in November the heating needs to be on more than allowed. Customers should be able to turn on and off when we need it, went off early evening so if out no heating on return. Also local restaurant recommended was closed - we checked it more than once, really need to give visitors accurate local information .
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A very pleasant hotel
Very welcoming & comfortable experience. Lovely setting, good parking and helpful staff. Only negative (bad trend in B&Bs) that breakfast not included (or only because I booked through Expedia?).
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Houton Bay Lodge Orkney
My husband and I recently spent three nights at the Houton Bay Lodge Orkney. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from Linda our host. The room was large,tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and with beautiful polished wood features. The advice and local knowledge of our host helped us to make the most of our short stay. We would recommend this place if you are looking to stay out of town in a country area of Orkney.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Peace and Quiet
The Lodge (inn) is away from the major centres on Orkney Mainland. But it is only 15 minutes from Stromness and Kirkwall (shopping). We travelled to the Orkney Islands to find our ancestors and visit the historical sites, which there are many. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not bad
The location is about halfway between the 2 main towns in the Orkney's. If you want a place that is central and can drive everywhere then it is good. If you want immediate shopping or a choice of places to eat then not so much. The room could be darker with better curtains, there are several lights from the ferry service not too far away and the room did not get as dark as we would have liked. The bed was very hard but we are used to softer ones in the States. The manager did give us an extra duvet to soften the bed. Breakfast was a bit expensive but the dinner costs were comparable to both towns.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet Location
The hotel was a bit hard to find, especially if you are arriving after dark, so get a map before hand. Once you are there it is quiet and dark. You are right on the water and isolated, so the views are great. They serve a full Scottish breakfast if you want, but no other meal so make arrangements in town for lunch/dinner. The food was good and the inkeeper was very nice.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location on the road between Kirkwall and Stromness, very close to the Houton Bay Ferry pier (to Hoy & South Isles). Great views of Houton bay, Scapa Flow & Flotta. Good continental style breakfast with fresh red fruits. Friendly hosts. Family room for 4 was spacious enough for us.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ingen kafe på dette hotellet
Relativt ny bygning med enkel innredning. Ingen kafe som angitt på Hotels.com sin side. 15-20 min kjøring til nærmeste spisested. Frokost serveres KUN mellom 08.00 og 08.30. Vertskapet var ikke begeistret for kunder som hadde bestilt "via Expedia".
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review