Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Mill Sand, Kirkwall from CA $148 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Mill Sand hotels

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e593b589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e9c10997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/fb54c9fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/ce3534ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Royal Oak Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Royal-Oak-Guest-House.h88345694.Hotel-Information)

6.6 km from Mill Sand

10/10

Exceptional

(52 reviews)

"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Jeremy

CA $153

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Royal-Oak-Guest-House.h88345694.Hotel-Information)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/a45c94fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/ddab3803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/41c99836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/c20da6fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Albert Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Albert-Hotel.h2241210.Hotel-Information)

7.4 km from Mill Sand

9.0/10

Wonderful

(266 reviews)

"Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Gered

CA $180

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Albert-Hotel.h2241210.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/05968d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/d3db34e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/6d38161e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Ayre Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Ayre-Hotel.h14937099.Hotel-Information)

7.6 km from Mill Sand

8.6/10

Excellent

(226 reviews)

"The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Bree

CA $123

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Ayre-Hotel.h14937099.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/579dbf4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/d2c6a1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/472e0530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/21068068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Orkney Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information)

7.3 km from Mill Sand

8.4/10

Very good

(75 reviews)

"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Antony

CA $216

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/cbe16bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/47f7ab83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/ffa81c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Shore

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information)

7.3 km from Mill Sand

8.2/10

Very good

(173 reviews)

"nice area very efficient checkin/checkout"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Bill

CA $178

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/edb9b2d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/662abe53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/49ad3961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/d0318623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Sands Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Burray-Hotels-The-Sands-Hotel.h71401124.Hotel-Information)

13.1 km from Mill Sand

9.8/10

Exceptional

(54 reviews)

"Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Gered

CA $221

CA $265 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Burray-Hotels-The-Sands-Hotel.h71401124.Hotel-Information)

![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/5d4e0fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Double Room (Small)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/c96f3897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/0d3d131f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/97974ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Karrawa Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Karrawa-Guest-House.h10561983.Hotel-Information)

6.3 km from Mill Sand

9.6/10

Exceptional

(114 reviews)

"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Matthew Simon

CA $126

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Karrawa-Guest-House.h10561983.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/b846925f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double Room (3)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/42a286ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/397a7f6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/0d72e2a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Grainbank Mews

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Grainbank-Mews.h101207461.Hotel-Information)

8.5 km from Mill Sand

10/10

Exceptional

(8 reviews)

"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "

![Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/no.svg)

Magnus

CA $126

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Grainbank-Mews.h101207461.Hotel-Information)

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## Compare popular hotels close to Mill Sand

| Property                                                                                                                                                             | Star rating       | Guest rating              | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |  |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- |  |
| ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e593b589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Royal Oak Guest House       | 2.0 star property | 10.0Exceptional52 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/a45c94fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Albert Hotel                 | 3.0 star property | 9.0Wonderful266 reviews   | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)The Ayre Hotel            | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent226 reviews   | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/579dbf4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)The Orkney Hotel | 3.0 star property | 8.4Very good75 reviews    | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)The Shore                   | 3.0 star property | 8.2Very good173 reviews   | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Mill Sand Hotel Reviews

![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg)

### Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland."

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Albert-Hotel.h2241210.Hotel-Information)

![The Ayre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405_y.jpg)

### The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room."

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Ayre-Hotel.h14937099.Hotel-Information)

![The Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656_y.jpg)

### The Shore

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information)

![Royal Oak Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e9c10997_y.jpg)

### Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Royal-Oak-Guest-House.h88345694.Hotel-Information)

![The Orkney Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/ac0edba1_y.jpg)

### The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information)

![Karrawa Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/97974ae4_y.jpg)

### Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Room was lovely and very clean. Breakfast was fabulous too. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and we'd stay again."

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Karrawa-Guest-House.h10561983.Hotel-Information)

![Graemeshall House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19400000/19394800/19394776/f96ee71e_y.jpg)

### Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Graemeshall House is an old manor house. Truly unique. It was the perfect spot for our visit to Orkney. John, the innkeeper was very hospitable , breakfasts were delicious. Our suite was charming. I would stay there again"

[](https://expedia.ca/Holm-Hotels-Graemeshall-House.h19394776.Hotel-Information)

![Kirkwall Youth Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19370000/19364700/19364683/b5bb9226_y.jpg)

### Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"If you are visiting Kirkwall do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful hostel"

[](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Kirkwall-Youth-Hostel.h19364683.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other Mill Sand attractions

![Earl\'s Palace which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089055/7d2cc554-853b-418a-82ee-7dd064fef261.jpg)

### Earl's Palace

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

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![Bishop\'s Palace which includes château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089051/dfc6f9af-4c87-4710-ac3e-26a36037b191.jpg)

### Bishop's Palace

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

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![St. Magnus Cathedral showing interior views, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089049/8c4c9345-68e6-4ffa-9a05-031207478689.jpg)

### St. Magnus Cathedral

4.5/5 (60 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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### Mine Howe

Learn about the local history of Toab with a stop at Mine Howe. 

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### Highland Park Distillery

4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area. 

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### Orkney Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. 

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### Orkney Wireless Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. 

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