Title: The Stromness Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69805557&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Stromness Hotel A welcoming retreat in Stromness town center where travelers can store their luggage, enjoy in-room WiFi, and receive attentive service from the staff ## Photo gallery for The Stromness Hotel ![Front of property - The Stromness Hotel (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/8d803f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Stromness Hotel (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/651cf583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - The Stromness Hotel (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/ed57d71e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Triple Room - The Stromness Hotel (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/7794415a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Triple Room - The Stromness Hotel (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/9d634b87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Stromness Hotel provides a comfortable base in the heart of town. Guests appreciate the convenient luggage storage facilities and reliable in-room WiFi that keeps them connected. Previous visitors frequently mention the helpful staff who enhance the overall experience. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/fe35c940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 8.4 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Desk Laptop workspace - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Single Room ![Basic Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/fca33169.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Desk Laptop workspace - 108 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Deluxe Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/9d634b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Desk Laptop workspace - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room ![Deluxe Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/4f25e02e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Desk Laptop workspace - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Twin Room ![Basic Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/7a9b9e0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room 7.6 Good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Desk Laptop workspace - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room ![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/db7d29ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Wardrobe or closet Desk Laptop workspace - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds - Harbor view ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStromness-Hotels-The-Stromness-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h69805557.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStromness-Hotels-The-Stromness-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h69805557.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Stromness is home to The Stromness Hotel. Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stromness Ferry Terminal and Scapa Distillery. [Visit our Stromness travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness.dx6055102) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.96337%2C-3.29832&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L5P41hgPwSvAPtYIBvYJTGrPDEQ=) The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AA ### What's nearby - ![Ring of Brogdar which includes a monument and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089039/37639473-45ad-4804-8a0f-a21257102963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ring of Brogdar 16 min drive \- 13.2 km - ![Skara Brae featuring a house, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089041/d7b95654-69d1-49ee-b491-f7efe594b532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skara Brae 17 min drive \- 14.9 km - Piers Art Centre 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Stromness Ferry Terminal 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Stromness Museum 8 min walk \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Ferry Inn 2 min walk - Beneth'ill Cafe 145 min drive - Stromness Hotel Bar 1 min walk - Flori 6 min walk - Julia's Café & Bistro 2 min walk ## About this property ### The Stromness Hotel Property highlights The Stromness Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms at The Stromness Hotel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with shampoo - 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 226 reviews CA $120 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/a45c94fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Albert Hotel Kirkwall - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 264 reviews CA $179 CA $215 total includes taxes & fees Jan 30 - Jan 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=2241210&PinnedHotelID=2241210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sports bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/247c473f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - A coffee shop/cafe ### Guest services - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Built in 1901 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### More - Desk - Heating - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 15 Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 15 ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to April 12 2026 (dates subject to change): - Dining venue(s) ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as The Stromness Hotel Hotel The Stromness Hotel Stromness The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club The Stromness Hotel Hotel Stromness ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Stromness Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Stromness Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Stromness Hotel? ### Where is The Stromness Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Stromness Hotel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Amenities ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 19 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maya Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor. ##### Maya Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jon and Mary Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient to the ferry and shopping. Helpful staff. Rooms were quaint and hotel in good condition ##### Jon and Mary Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Classic charming old hotel feel...like an old movie. Everything was clean and good hot water. We had ferry cancellations and they were very kind and kept us two extra nights in the same room. Breakfast was good and hearty and the attached evening restaurant was fabulous. ##### Anna Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Breakfast good. Limited food options in stromness. Access to buses ferries and neolithic sites very good ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy ##### kevin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Martha Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Good place to stay The staff all seemed to be seasonal and weren’t really able to give us directions to places. But they were very friendly. ##### Martha Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel when approaching from the back road until you have already driven down the driveway and into the parking area. We were unfamiliar with how to use the vintage locks, but the staff on duty was very helpful coming to our room and showing us how to use the lock. The bathroom was spacious and beds were comfortable. ##### Amy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff was extremely helpful ##### Paula Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Basic hotel. Family of four in one room was fine. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel felt a it needs some work here and there. However the room was comfortable and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was delicious! ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Hotel is old, quirky, and feels like youve traveled back in time. Lovely. Staff were delightful. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Paula Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff went above and beyond to help us ##### Paula Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks ##### Ann Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Loved our visit! The location is wonderful for ferry travelers--right on the harbor, and so near shops, bakeries, and points of interest! The hotel is old but beautifully cared for and quaint in style. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and spacious for three guests. The staff was friendly and helpful. The car park is a little challenging to get to, but happily there is a helpful hand-drawn map on the front desk to assist visitors to find it! I highly recommend this hotel to visitors to Stromness and Orkeny in general. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### adela joanne Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room 3 has magnificent working harbour & scenery views. The room was large and warm with super comfy, huge bed and a powerful shower. Beverage making facility and hairdryer. It was not fashionable decorated, there was no spa etc. It was perfect for people wanting to explore the beauty of Orkney, which we surely did 😉 ##### adela joanne Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ernest May 27, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The state of the hotel does not reflect the wonderful people of the area. Shower runs hot and cold, mold on the windows. Keep your socks on while in the room. The beds were clean. Way over priced. $800 cdn per night during the festival. ##### Ernest Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A charming, old style hotel. I wouldn't have been surprised to see Bogart walking down the stairs. Even the room keys are kept in pigeonholes behind the receptionist. Conveniently located a few metres from the ferry terminal and in the middle of the quaint town of Stromness. Maybe not for those who like the ultra-modern, but I'm glad to see there are still places for people seeking a slightly tired but good old fashioned elegance. ##### Colin Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sand Jul 25, 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unimpressed with service, nice old hotel. This was a very pretty old hotel… But we were unimpressed with the service. When we checked in the person answered a phone call and we were standing waiting with our luggage. The hotel was not so busy. The rooms are reasonably clean, but there’s little care attention put into products like soap and shampoo. Location was good right by the ferry, which was handy as we didn’t have our own car. However, we will choose somewhere different next time. ##### Sand Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I loved this stay. The hotel had some poor reviews and I did not have that experience. The checkin process was quick and easy. The staff were very friendly. The hotel could not be closer to the ferry (you could walk in five minutes probably). We had the closest parking spot as live ever had - right in front of the hotel (free parking until 9am). The beds were comfortable. The room was cute. There was one time when I heard the pipes from someone else’s room. We were there late and out pretty early so that didn’t really affect us. If this might be a concern for you I would recommend wax ear plugs. Don’t let the quirks of an old building or the negative reviews of a few turn you off of this one! ##### Stephanie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jon and Mary Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved being able to walk to shopping nearby and the ferry! It’s a beautiful old hotel and is kept as such. Our ferry was delayed and we were so happy to get another room here for the second night. Staff was courteous and enthusiastic. Our bathroom electricity went out the second night but wasn’t a problem. There was a book loaning shelf on the 3rd floor. We didn’t try the restaurant. ##### Jon and Mary Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Clean and spacious, but rather basic facilities. Wonderful staff! ##### Adam Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very kind staff and tasty breackfast. ##### Carlos Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lawrence Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Quirky and a bit dated Bearing in mind it was just at the end of the season, and I arrived 1 hour early - unable to contact anyone by telephone or at reception to see if room ready. Despite the hotel being almost empty, it wasn’t! Staff friendly enough but a bit of a ‘Shining’ feel to a mostly empty hotel. Room fine, bed comfy and shower fine. Need to address the ‘dry’ hotel situation as it forces guests to go out - and probably dine elsewhere too. Staff (when you find them) helpful enough but lacking initiative? Would stay again for experience and ferry convenience. Unusual layout makes sense if arriving by car and you get directions to the car park in advance! ![Entry to reception from car park…..](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bd15e15d-fbad-4fe9-a669-e6fc25f0b3e4-1760345330734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View to the ferry from immediately outside the hotel!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/690c2727-020a-4f39-9b1c-c6011e17d5bf-1760345322931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lawrence Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn Mar 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The room was comfortable, great breakfast and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. ##### Robyn Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### David Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Extortionate £188 for a tiny , dated , tired room. Uncomfortable bed , cobwebs hanging from the ceiling , the only thing smaller than the bedroom was the bathroom…. Ridiculously over priced , mainly because of the captive trade on Orkney , but no need for the poor condition and quality. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/38cd326c-b618-4895-89aa-f5af55a8f884-1756404440897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9538ad09-8ec5-4eb2-8e21-ebbd37b66198-1756404440998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Miller House](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-Miller-House.h3494488.Hotel-Information) > > [Castleview - Newton Steading](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirriemuir-Hotels-Castleview-Newton-Steading.h29480621.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Inn Ayr A77/Racecourse](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Ayr-A77Racecourse.h1927138.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Glasgow River Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Erskine-Hotels-Muthu-Glasgow-River-Hotel.h534134.Hotel-Information) > > [The County Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Selkirk-Hotels-The-County-Hotel.h110712003.Hotel-Information) > > [Finnich Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Finnich-Cottages.h15179652.Hotel-Information) > > [Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Crossbasket-Castle.h14848545.Hotel-Information) > > [Balmoral Arms](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) > > [Balyett Farmhouse B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Stranraer-Hotels-Balyett-Farmhouse-BB.h1383442.Hotel-Information) > > [The Golf Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-The-Golf-Inn.h4052215.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunclutha Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Leven-Hotels-Dunclutha-Guest-House.h30056328.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Esk](https://www.expedia.ca/Dundee-Hotels-Glen-Esk.h24038547.Hotel-Information) > > [Station House](https://www.expedia.ca/Lanark-Hotels-Station-House.h11944727.Hotel-Information) > > [Wardhill Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverurie-Hotels-Wardhill-Castle.h30113258.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Grangemouth-Hotels-Premier-Lodge.h33807827.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cumnock-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8438634.Hotel-Information) > > [Star Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Montrose-Hotels-Star-Hotel.h19656821.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochview Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Strathpeffer-Hotels-Lochview-Guesthouse.h26727097.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterloo House ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lairg-Hotels-Waterloo-House.h91786411.Hotel-Information) > > [The Burnside Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-The-Burnside-Guest-House.h3494500.Hotel-Information) > > [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > > [Stravithie Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-Stravithie-Castle.h26750821.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Springs Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Springs-Hotel.h30674289.Hotel-Information) > > [Newcastle Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-Newcastle-Arms-Hotel.h18244725.Hotel-Information) > > [The Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-The-Castle-Hotel.h34539779.Hotel-Information) > > [Karrawa Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Karrawa-Guest-House.h10561983.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.ca/Stirling-Hotels-Highland-Gate-By-Marstons-Inns.h33761820.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mansion House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Elgin-Hotels-The-Mansion-House-Hotel.h9361458.Hotel-Information) > > [Seascape](https://www.expedia.ca/Lossiemouth-Hotels-Seascape.h26996262.Hotel-Information)