Shapinsay

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A coastal landscape with a body of water, grassy fields, and a barbed wire fence.
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A wetland with multiple water bodies and a grassy landscape.
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A coastal cliff with layered rock formations and a calm sea.
A coastal landscape with grassy fields, rocky shores, and a distant shoreline.
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A rocky coastal landscape with grass and a stone wall.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $191 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $191
CA $229 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $259 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
CA $259
CA $311 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"Loved it there."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $172 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
CA $172
CA $365 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very good! (184 reviews)
"Shore hotel is an annexe to the Kirkwall hotel where you have breakfast. The food there was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful , I complained about everything in my room and was told housekeeping would be told . I also asked why there were no gluten free sausages at breakfast. I had ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

The Shore
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2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Holm, near Kirkwall
Stay at this cottage in Holm. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very nice place
"Windy but not a problem"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Lovely property right beside the sea front. The host was very helpful and messaged quickly with answers to questions. Margaret St Hope is a delightful centre to base your holiday.. good shop and post office with two excellent restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
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Stay near popular Shapinsay attractions

Balfour Castle

6.6/10 (4 reviews)
After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Things to do

Skara brae

Private Full Day Tour in Orkney

CA $300
per adult
Private Full Day Tour in Orkney
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Cities near Shapinsay

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

Kirkwall

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