Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments - Kirkwall

$$$$||View on mapKirkwall, United KingdomAyre Road, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1QX|
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments - Kirkwall
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1QX·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.3
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Staff8.7
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families19%
Solo17%
Groups16%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.3
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Staff8.7
Facilities8.3
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families19%
Solo17%
Groups16%

Family-run Kirkwall hotel with traditionally styled rooms and self-catering apartments

Accommodations

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments Kirkwall offers traditionally styled rooms with flat-screen TVs. Sea view rooms are available overlooking the Kirkwall harbour. The newly developed self-catering apartments include full kitchen facilities and free on-site parking.

Dining

The Ayre Hotel restaurant serves locally sourced dishes, including Orkney Lamb, steaks, and freshly caught fish. Cooked breakfasts are available, along with lunch, bar, and evening menus. Homemade desserts are made using local Orkney produce.

Location

Ayre Hotel Kirkwall is a short walk from the North Isles Ferries ferry terminal and the town center. Ancient sites such as Skara Brae are within a 30-minute drive of the hotel. Free private parking is provided on site for all guests.

Business & Family

Dedicated facilities for meetings and private functions are available with modern equipment. Business travelers have access to a 24-hour front desk and reliable internet services. Families can engage with local culture and community events organized by the hotel.

Self-Catering Apartments

The Ayre Apartments offer spacious self-catering accommodations with no minimum stay requirement. Each unit includes a full kitchen with a hob, fridge, and microwave. This provides the flexibility to cook meals in the apartment or eat at the hotel restaurant.

  • Accommodations: Spacious self-catering apartments and traditionally styled sea view rooms
  • Dining: Restaurant serving Orkney Lamb and freshly caught fish
  • Parking: Free on-site private parking for all guests
  • Location: Walking distance to ferry terminal and Skara Brae sites
  • Facilities: Meeting spaces and 24-hour front desk service
  • Target: Families and business travelers exploring Orkney
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:60
Former name
Ayre
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Budget Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Cribs

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

💵 Lowest room price 80 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kirkwall, KOI

Location

Ayre Road, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1QX
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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1QX
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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1QX
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
The Orkney Museum
100 yd
Museums
Orkney Wireless Museum
100 yd
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
100 yd
Harbour Street
100 yd
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
100 yd
Albert Street
The Big Tree
100 yd
Restaurant
Harbour Fry
100 yd
Restaurant
Pomona Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
St Magnus Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
The Happy Haddock
100 yd

Reviews of Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

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