Perched by the sea, The Royal Hotel Stromness offers a cozy retreat with full breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind in the lobby near the fireplace or enjoy a round of golf on the adjacent course. With in-room WiFi, billiards/pool table, and helpful staff nearby guests have praised their stay.
Standing Stones of Stenness - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
Ring of Brogdar - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
Skara Brae - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
Getting around
Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - 14 min drive
Julia's Cafe Bistro - 3 min walk
The Noust Bar - 14 min drive
The Pier - 1 min walk
The Flattie Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Adjacent to a golf course, The Royal Hotel Stromness is a great choice for a stay in Stromness. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Hudson Lounge, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 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
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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 16
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site parking is limited
24-hours off-site parking within 1312 ft (GBP 2 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (323 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
High chair
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
The Hudson Lounge – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Front Bar – On-site sports bar. Open daily.
The Haven Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 2 per day (1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn
The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness
The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn Stromness
Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal Hotel Stromness currently open?
The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.
Does The Royal Hotel Stromness offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel Stromness 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel Stromness and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Yes, The Hudson Lounge offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel Stromness like?
The Royal Hotel Stromness is in the heart of Stromness, a short 3-minute walk from Stromness Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Stromness Museum.
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The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with a wide range of options and wonderful service. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast
Susan
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Karen
2-night trip
10/10
The breakfast was very very delicious.
Edward
2-night trip
10/10
Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe.
Catherine
2-night trip
8/10
The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and
Kristeen
5-night trip
10/10
Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Jason
1-night trip
8/10
Staff are excellent room was clean. Wifi intermittent
John
3-night trip
10/10
Very nice host.
Kelli
1-night trip
8/10
Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops.
Terry
2-night trip
10/10
Super hospitality
Tineke
3-night trip
10/10
Excellent room and bed very comfortable. Helpful staff. Great stay all in all just wish the restaurant was open for dinner.
Deborah
1-night trip
8/10
Good, for sure!
Salvatore
5-night trip
10/10
Had a large room with a king size bed. Great experience, helpful staff.
david kent
2-night trip
10/10
Excellent service
Brenda
4-night trip
10/10
Clean, well-appointed, comfortable, quiet. Right in the center of Stromness, 5 minute walk from the ferry. Ours was a twin, two flights up. Only knock is no lift.
David
1-night trip
10/10
Small hotel with big charm.
The rooms are very old school but this was exactly the trip I wanted to experience.
Robert
2-night trip
8/10
Quick check-in and very comfy room. Hotel is situated only 2min walk away from ferry terminal.
Rooms were clean and bigh enough for us two and our luggage. Freshly prepared breakfast- nice!
BUT the hotel has a bar on the ground floor and at 2 nights (out of 3) we really struggled to fall asleep because of the loud music and talks.
I really love bars, but I also expect hotel rooms to be quiet (at least after 10pm).
Christian
3-night trip
8/10
Add a mirror in the room for drying ones hair
Eunice
1-night trip
8/10
There’s a back bar that’s bright and comfortable (ask the bartender how to get through). The rooms were small but comfortable. The people were so friendly in this little town. Great food but everything closes early. Far fewer tourists here. It’s a great stop!
Catherine
2-night trip
10/10
Very welcoming check-in with Scott, who was also a lot of fun at the bar! Room was spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy exploring Orkney. Breakfast was so much food and wonderful service both mornings. We had dinner at the sister inn Ferry Inn and enjoyed owner Gareth's service numerous times as he seems to be everywhere! All around cheerful hospitality and a lot of laughs in our stay, making Royal Hotel a fun part of our Orkney experience!
Tammi
2-night trip
8/10
Great location on main street in heart of Stromness, very convenient for the bus to Kirkwall and hiring bike.
The staff were very helpful and breakfast service was excellent.
Unfortunately there was a problem with the lighting in the bathroom, which without a window for natural light was very dim.
Alison
3-night trip
8/10
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent. Our room was Ok but the shower in the bathroom was poor and let the room down. We had an enjoyable stay in Orkney. There is only limited parking outside the hotel so used nearby longstay parking. It is a pity that the hotel does not provide food in the evenings but the food at the sister hotel "The Ferry Inn " was good to excellent. We would stay again.
PAUL
5-night trip
8/10
This is one of the few places to stay in the ferry port of Stromness, Mainland Orkney. The staff (and pretty much everyone on the island) are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is well-located close to the ferry to mainland Scotland. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is marvelous! The main drawbacks are that the building is old, so there is no parking and no elevator. The hotel is staffed only by the breakfast servers and then the bartender, so checking in is slightly confusing. The sister hotel, The Ferry Inn, responds promptly to any concerns however and is very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Anne M
2-night trip
10/10
Great stay…..wonderful large updated room and bathroom. Large windows…..lots of light and great shades for night. Check in was simple. Bar on site. Great breakfast included…..so many good choices for a hit breakfast.
Parking was the only concern for us…..but turned out to be easy. We parked at the ferry terminal….had to move our luggage but only 2 minutes away. Yes the terminal charges but when we parked at 4PM one day could pay till noon the next day.
Supper was offered at their companion inn….The Ferry Inn….2 minute walk. Make reservations. Was a great place to eat with great good with great service.
Catherine
2-night trip
8/10
Charming little hotel in Stromness. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating. The breakfast each morning was a huge plus before we set off to explore. Unfortunately for our family we booked during Shopping Week and were expecting a quiet stay, but instead got loud, rowdy nights as the only pub in town is at the hotel. If you are travelling in July make note of Shopping Week dates unless you are there for the party. 😊 Also, not many eating spots are open later at night so plan accordingly!!