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An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

1. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

CA $101

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

2. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

CA $176

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

3. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

CA $153

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

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.

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

CA $121

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

CA $242

CA $290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

6. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

CA $262

CA $315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

7. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

CA $150

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

8. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Donna

CA $147

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

9. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

CA $254

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Julie

CA $293

CA $351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

11. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

CA $343

CA $412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

12. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

CA $216

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

13. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

CA $203

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

14. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

CA $201

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

CA $180

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

16. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

CA $216

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and central location"

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast, excellent restaurant and even better staff. Everyone from the warm reception (at 11:30 pm!) who stayed late so we could enjoy a night cap after a long travel day. Engaging all around! Would definitely stay again!"

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"Cosy and very clean with lots to make a comfortable stay.Fabulous artwork around the cottage linked to the area added much to the overall experience Fabulous views from the sitting room window. Good quality towels and bedding and well equipped kitchen.Would definitely stay again."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

CA $147

CA $177 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (98 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

CA $203

CA $244 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

CA $216

CA $259 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

CA $343

CA $412 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in St Mary'S?

The best area to stay in St Mary's is the village centre, particularly around Main Street and the harbour.This area is the heart of St Mary's, offering easy access to essential amenities and the island's ferry services. Main Street is where you'll find most of the local shops, cafes, and restaurants, and it's a pleasant area for a stroll. The harbour is a focal point, with boats coming and going, and offers lovely views of the water.Couples looking for a relaxing break will appreciate the convenience of staying in the village centre. You'll be within walking distance of several eateries for evening meals and can easily catch a boat for day trips to other islands from the harbour. This allows for an easy experience without needing to rely on taxis or long walks.For those who enjoy a bit more seclusion but still want good access, staying slightly outside the main village, perhaps along the roads leading towards Hugh Town, can be a good option. You might find properties with more expansive views or larger gardens, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

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Our top choices for St. Mary's hotels

1. Murray Arms Hotel

2. Karrawa Guest House

3. The Ayre Hotel

4. The Shore

5. The Orkney Hotel

6. Albert Hotel

7. The Anchorage

8. The Stromness Hotel

9. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

11. The Sands Hotel

12. Royal Oak Guest House

13. West End Guest House

14. Grainbank Mews

15. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

16. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Learn more about St. Mary's

Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

Ferry Inn Stromness

Albert Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Sands Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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