𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 St. Mary's (2026)

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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Giorgia

S$130

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

2. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

S$94

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

S$141

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.

4. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

S$264

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

5. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

S$256

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

6. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

7. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

S$215

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

8. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

S$204

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar in the background.

A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

S$320

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a single entrance door, a small window, and a light fixture on the exterior wall.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

S$236

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

11. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

S$244

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

12. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

S$209

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

13. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

S$110

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

14. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

S$197

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

S$198

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy room, excellent service, perfectly located."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

S$110

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

S$204

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

S$209

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

S$244

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in St. Mary's?

Located 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from the heart of St. Mary's, The Ayre Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are The Stromness Hotel and Albert Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in St. Mary's.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in St. Mary's, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in St. Mary's.

What is staying in St. Mary's like?

Visitors to St. Mary's will definitely enjoy the restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's sightseeing tours and cathedral. There are 129 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about St. Mary's.

What should I do while I'm visiting St. Mary's?

Places to visit in the wider area include Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Museum and Scapa Flow Visitor Centre. You'll also find Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's St. Mary's guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in St. Mary's?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for St. Mary's is 1073 mm.

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Our top choices for St. Mary's hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Murray Arms Hotel

3. Karrawa Guest House

4. The Orkney Hotel

5. The Shore

6. The Anchorage

7. Albert Hotel

8. The Stromness Hotel

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

11. The Sands Hotel

12. Royal Oak Guest House

13. West End Guest House

14. Grainbank Mews

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about St. Mary's

Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

Albert Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Karrawa Guest House

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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