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## Our top choices for Shapinsay 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/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)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/f1c3f22d.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)

Kirkwall

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 $154

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Royal-Oak-Guest-House.h88345694.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/d3db34e0.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)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/9dc4a4e1.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)

Kirkwall

8.6/10

Excellent

(227 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 $120

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

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

![Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/7d393d74.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)

![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)

Kirkwall

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 $181

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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

![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)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/fabd7f68.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)

### The Orkney Hotel

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

Kirkwall

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 $217

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

[](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)

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

![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/9f1d4d4e.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)

Kirkwall

8.2/10

Very good

(173 reviews)

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

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

Lewis

CA $178

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d5039cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/f0f30ad1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/df16bf0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d1331c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Murray Arms Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Murray-Arms-Hotel.h7067041.Hotel-Information)

South Ronaldsay

9.2/10

Wonderful

(151 reviews)

"Large room - good shower. Fantastic food. Glorious location. Most friendly and helpful staff. "

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

Harriet

CA $124

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Murray-Arms-Hotel.h7067041.Hotel-Information)

![Sports bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/247c473f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/3418c543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/de50d68d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/17a5cfad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Royal Hotel Stromness

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Stromness.h61368402.Hotel-Information)

Stromness

8.8/10

Excellent

(79 reviews)

"Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal."

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

Gered

CA $207

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Stromness.h61368402.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/8d803f19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/651cf583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/9d634b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/7794415a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Stromness Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Stromness-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h69805557.Hotel-Information)

Stromness

7.0/10

Good

(84 reviews)

"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."

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

Maya

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Stromness-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h69805557.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)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562000/10561983/37b13200.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)

### Karrawa Guest House

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

Kirkwall

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

Mar 13 - Mar 14

[](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)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/63c88dda.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)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/7ae40bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Grainbank Mews

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

Kirkwall

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 $146

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

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

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17447300/17447294/84216994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17447300/17447294/1e28d00d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17447300/17447294/3cf57c74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17447300/17447294/bfbfa32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-Lindisfarne-Bed-Breakfast.h17447294.Hotel-Information)

Stromness

9.8/10

Exceptional

(75 reviews)

"Beautiful place with great hosts"

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

LINDA

CA $173

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-Lindisfarne-Bed-Breakfast.h17447294.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)

![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)

![Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/d9d18cc6.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)

### The Sands Hotel

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

Burray

9.8/10

Exceptional

(55 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 $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

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

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## Stay near popular Shapinsay attractions

### Orkney Brewery

Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 

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## Learn more about Shapinsay

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## Top Shapinsay Hotel Reviews

![The Sands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/edb9b2d2_y.jpg)

### The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great! Tea, water and hot chocolate complementary in the room. Great restaurant with a separate pub. The staff were the major highlight! "

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

![The Royal Hotel Stromness](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/17a5cfad_y.jpg)

### The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal."

[](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Stromness.h61368402.Hotel-Information)

![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)

![Grainbank Mews](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/7ae40bb8_y.jpg)

### Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly."

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

![Murray Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d5039cb6_y.jpg)

### Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large room - good shower. Fantastic food. Glorious location. Most friendly and helpful staff. "

[](https://expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Murray-Arms-Hotel.h7067041.Hotel-Information)

![Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34049200/34049104/7aaf5d7d_y.jpg)

### Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated."

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best area to stay in Shapinsay?

> Balfour Village is located on the south coast of Shapinsay, directly where the ferry from Orkney Mainland arrives. It's a small, pleasant village with the island's only shop, post office, and a pub. Balfour Castle, a distinctive stately home, is a prominent landmark just outside the village, though it's privately owned. The village is compact and easy to walk around, providing a central point for exploring the rest of the island.
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> For couples seeking a peaceful retreat, staying in or near Balfour Village is ideal. You'll have easy access to the ferry for day trips to Kirkwall and can enjoy quiet walks along the coast. The convenience of having the island's only pub and shop nearby means you won't have to travel far for essentials or a relaxing evening drink.
> 
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> Families will also find Balfour Village a good base. The village provides a convenient starting point for exploring Shapinsay's gentle landscape and wildlife. You're close to the ferry terminal, making arrivals and departures straightforward, and the local shop can cater to your daily needs.

### When is the best time to go to Shapinsay?

> During this period, you'll experience the most favourable conditions for exploring the island's outdoors, including walks along the coast and visits to archaeological sites. The longer daylight hours mean you can make the most of your time on the island without feeling rushed, and the sea breezes are often refreshing.
> 
>   
> For those interested in wildlife, particularly birdwatching, the late spring and early summer (May to July) are ideal. Many seabirds are nesting around the cliffs and coastal areas then, offering excellent viewing opportunities.

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