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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.

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

CA $173

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

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

2. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

CA $184

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

3. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

CA $109

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

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.

4. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

CA $243

CA $291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

CA $180

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

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.

6. 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 $104

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

7. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

CA $224

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

CA $258

CA $309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

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

9. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

CA $124

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

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.

10. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

CA $179

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

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 room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

CA $192

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

12. 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 $100

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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 bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

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.

13. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

CA $86

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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 room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

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

14. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

CA $220

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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A rural road with a stone wall and wooden fence, leading to a field with houses in the background.

Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very unique cottage. I just loved it. It was clean and cozy. I loved watching the otters and just sitting and watching the water."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

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 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."

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

More cheap stays in Dounby

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

CA $100

CA $120 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

CA $184

CA $220 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

includes taxes & fees

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

CA $192

CA $231 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

CA $224

CA $269 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 Dounby?

The best area to stay in Dounby is within the village itself for convenience and access to local amenities.Dounby is a small, quiet village on the mainland of Orkney, serving as a hub for the west of the island. It's built around the A986 road and features a few essential shops, including a well-stocked supermarket, a post office, and a local butcher. There's also a community hall and a medical centre, making it a practical base for exploring.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat will appreciate Dounby's relaxed pace. It offers a good balance of being self-sufficient with local shops for groceries and essentials, while also being centrally located for exploring Orkney's famous Neolithic sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe, which are just a short drive away.For families, Dounby provides a comfortable and convenient base. The presence of local shops means you can easily cater for yourselves, and the village's quiet nature makes it a pleasant place to return to after a day of exploring.

When is the best time to go to Dounby?

The best time to go to Dounby is during the warmer, drier months from late May to early September.This period typically offers the most favourable weather for exploring the Orkney Islands. You'll find longer daylight hours, with the sun often visible until late in the evening, which is superb for sightseeing and enjoying the outdoor attractions. While Dounby itself is a small village, its central location on the West Mainland makes it an excellent base for reaching the island's many historic sites and natural landscapes.For those interested in outdoor activities and historical exploration, this is the ideal time. The weather is generally mild enough for walking, cycling, and visiting archaeological sites like Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar without the chill and stronger winds often present in other seasons.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Dounby.

How much is the nightly rate at a Dounby hotel?

Prices for hotels in Dounby often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $103 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Dounby hotels

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

2. The Stromness Hotel

3. The Ayre Hotel

4. The Orkney Hotel

5. Albert Hotel

6. The Shore

7. The Sands Hotel

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

9. Karrawa Guest House

10. Grainbank Mews

11. Royal Oak Guest House

12. West End Guest House

13. Murray Arms Hotel

14. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Learn more about Dounby

Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Albert Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Karrawa Guest House

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

More cheap stays in Dounby

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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