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The Shore

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirkwall with a bar

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Dock
Property entrance
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Located in a shopping district, The Shore provides a contemporary retreat with practical amenities. Travelers can enjoy a drink at the bar and connect using in-room WiFi. The property offers luggage storage, making exploration more convenient.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Kirkwall, The Shore is in the city centre. Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company.
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Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shore

Hotel in a shopping district
The Shore provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Shore offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore?

As of 1 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore on 4 Oct, 2025 start from S$199.29, 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.

How much is parking at The Shore?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Shore?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shore?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Shore located?

Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum. Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

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The Shore Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 172 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice area very efficient checkin/checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was wonderful, but we were particularly grateful that you let us use the room easily so my travel companion could sleep after her Nightshift. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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

Not one complaint

Lovely hotel, immaculate, modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Nice

Goid location, good food, nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotell med bra läge, men ingen större komfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda

Liked: Amenities
What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Kirkwall stop over.

We got in just on darkness after a 7pm departure from Scrabster. The room was clean and compact but had everything we needed. The mattress on the bed was a little springy but all in all, comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice room, hot shower. Excellent tea and coffee facilities, big tv, free wifi, very comfy beds. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room, friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the cruise dock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated nearness to northern islands ferries Reasonable value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and competent. Would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Room good tight stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely shower, looks like it has recently been upgraded. Room not very warm on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Great staff! Close to everything. Loved Orkney.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018