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

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

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

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

1. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Candy

CA $220

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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.

2. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

CA $141

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

3. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

CA $227

CA $273 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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 $204

CA $403 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

CA $235

CA $282 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 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 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.

6. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

CA $275

CA $329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

7. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

"My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place."

Jane

CA $235

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Kirkwall

CA $348

CA $417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Thomas

CA $328

CA $393 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

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

10. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

"The hotel is a lovely old building, having said that it's in need of investment, carpets showing there age, old miss matched furniture, the beds, well the bedding was clean but I think noah slept on them when they were new, as for staff except for check-in we didn't see any, I suppose i could have gone looking, but should I really need to. Saying that great location, but old and used, because of that I would say overpriced."

Anderw

CA $237

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

CA $225

CA $270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

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

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

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

12. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

CA $345

CA $414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

13. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

CA $374

CA $449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a chair, and a table. There is a telescope and a view of the countryside through large windows.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A modern two-story house with large windows, a balcony, and a stone chimney.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view.

14. The Steading

South Walls

CA $2,872

CA $3,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

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

15. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

CA $139

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is a self-service hotel.

16. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

CA $125

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

17. 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 $242

CA $290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

18. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

CA $516

CA $619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

19. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

CA $202

CA $243 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

20. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

CA $190

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking and my room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious No meals in the evening was the only downside but I was able to get evening meals without having to travel too far"

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"

Murray Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff in the bar - no food available after 8pm which was disappointing as there was nowhere else to eat"

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"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."

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

CA $125

CA $150 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

CA $225

CA $270 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

CA $237

CA $284 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (94 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

CA $242

CA $290 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

CA $345

CA $414 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 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. Karrawa Guest House

2. Murray Arms Hotel

3. The Ayre Hotel

4. The Shore

5. Albert Hotel

6. The Orkney Hotel

7. Smithfield guesthouse

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

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

10. The Stromness Hotel

11. Royal Oak Guest House

12. The Sands Hotel

13. Ferry Inn Stromness

14. The Steading

15. The Anchorage

16. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

17. West End Guest House

18. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

19. Grainbank Mews

20. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about St. Mary's

Top St. Mary's Hotel Reviews

The Shore

The Orkney Hotel

West End Guest House

Ferry Inn Stromness

Smithfield guesthouse

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Murray Arms Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

More cheap stays in St. Mary's

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Garden House Rooms

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