The Kirkwall Hotel

4-star harbourside Victorian hotel in Kirkwall with locally sourced dining and a whisky bar featuring over 100 Highland Park single malts

Dining & Bar

The Kirkwall Hotel's Harbour View Restaurant serves menus built around locally sourced Orcadian produce, including seafood from surrounding waters. Skippers Bar offers over 100 different Highland Park whiskies alongside Orkney ales, with views of the harbour from the waterside seating. The hotel also provides packed lunches upon request and special diet menus for guests with specific needs.

Rooms

Each of the 4-star rooms at The Kirkwall Hotel includes an en suite bathroom with a shower or bath, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Room categories range from twin and double rooms to junior suites with sea views, some offering views of Kirkwall Harbour. A daily housekeeping service ensures the rooms remain clean and tidy throughout the stay.

Location & Attractions

The Kirkwall Hotel sits on the harbourfront, a short walk from Kirkwall's main shopping area and the 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral. The Orkney Museum and the Neolithic site of Skara Brae are within easy reach, and the Highland Park Distillery is close by for whisky tours. Free on-street parking is available nearby, and the hotel is 25 minutes from the ferry terminal.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

The Kirkwall Hotel welcomes dogs in specific rooms and public areas, providing a complimentary doggy bag with treats, a ball, and poo bags. Food and water bowls are placed in the room, and reception staff are happy to give extra attention to four-legged guests. The hotel's outdoor furniture on the harbourfront also makes it easy to enjoy the views with a pet.

Entertainment & Amenities

Guests can use the hotel's billiards and darts tables, or watch live music and live sport events in Skippers Bar. The shared lounge and TV area on the second floor provides a quiet space with harbour views, while the hotel also offers a lift for easy access to all floors. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage add convenience for arriving and departing guests.

• Location: Harbourside, 5-min walk to St Magnus Cathedral
• Dining: Harbour View Restaurant with Orcadian seafood menus
• Whisky: Skippers Bar with over 100 Highland Park whiskies
• Rooms: 4-star Victorian rooms with harbour or town views
• Pet-friendly: Dogs welcome with treats, bowls, and doggy bag
• Entertainment: Billiards, darts, live music and sport events
• Business: Meeting facilities and 24-hour front desk