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The Shore

Property class: 3
City-center Kirkwall hotel with bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
  • Free parking nearby
The current price is $190
$341 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a hanging coat rack.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps and a phone.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Double Room

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket and a folded white towel, framed black-and-white photographs on the wall, and a dark headboard.

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A wooden desk with a computer monitor, a coffee maker, a kettle, a glass jar, a mug, a remote control, and a desk lamp.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Accessible

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket and two folded towels, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a wardrobe in a hotel room.

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

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.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Shore

  • 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 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 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
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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

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 12 for children

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 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 6-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 9 minutes' walk from Earl's Palace.

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