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7.6

239 reviews

The Shore

The Shore

Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

The Shore

The Shore is a 3-star hotel in Kirkwall, United Kingdom, located on Shore Street, 0mi from the city center. Address: Shore Street. The hotel offers breakfast to start the day.

Amenities include free Wifi, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessible, and free toiletries. Pet Friendly (extra charges) and a golf course (extra charges) are also available.

The Shore has 239 reviews. Price starts from $188.

Situated on Shore Street in Kirkwall, The Shore places travelers right in the heart of town, with the city center described as 0mi away. Breakfast is available to start the day. Pets are welcome on request with possible charges, and a golf course is available for an extra fee.

A diverse lineup of rooms offers plenty of flexibility: the Deluxe Double Room features a Queen-size bed in 226 square feet of space; the Premier Double Room comes with a Double bed; the Single Room provides 108 square feet and a Twin bed. For more space, the Deluxe Suite pairs a Queen-size bed with two Twin beds, while the Suite includes a King-size bed. There’s also a Room - 2 Twin option listed for guests who prefer two Twin beds.

Payments can be made with cash or major cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. Free Wifi, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries come standard, contributing to a comfortable stay. Pets are allowed on request with possible charges, and access to a golf course is available for an extra fee.

Closest airports

Kirkwall Airport

2.7mi

Stronsay Airport

16.3mi

Sanday Airport

22.8mi

North Ronaldsay Airport

32.3mi

Fair Isle Airport

60.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Rooms

King Room in The Shore

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King Room

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room in The Shore

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This double room features an electric kettle and view.

Standard Single Room in The Shore

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This single room has an electric kettle.

Budget Single Room in The Shore

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Budget, Single

1 Twin Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This single room features and an electric kettle

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access in The Shore

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Accessible Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This twin/double room features a private entrance and electric kettle.

Double Room in The Shore

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This double room features an electric kettle

Twin Room in The Shore

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This twin room features an electric kettle.

Deluxe King Suite in The Shore

Deluxe Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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This suite features a private entrance and electric kettle.

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Premier Double Room

1 Double Bed

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Budget

Flat-screen TV

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Family Suite

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Guest reviews

7.6

239 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Anonymous

9.1

August 2025

Room was clean and there were enough amenities and its very quiet. I slept very well. Also, there was enough room to leave my luggage and my laptop while I went out to see Skara Brae all day and the city waiting for my next journey. The staff were very kind even the reception at the restaurant I wasn't a guest and I just borrowed fork to eat the food I bought from Tesco and she gave me the whole set i.e., spoon, fork and knife with table napkin, I told her Ill wash it when I bring it back and she said oh god don't! we'll clean it for you :-) very kind.

The price :-) but its understandable I went in summer and the island probably only make money during summer. Plus, I didn't book far ahead. But it is okay because I went for very specific thing I just want to see the Skara Brae.

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Alona

8.2

September 2024

Location is great, food in Kirkwall Hotel is very good. The room itself is nice and cozy, with especially luxurious bedsheets! It’s fairly clean, warm and dry - what you need in Orkney weather :) All staff were lovely too. I also liked the Harbour Lounge where I could sit and work with a fabulous view.

While everything was good, the room at the Shore is very much overpriced for what it is. It had quite literally the “bin view”, very little natural light and lots of light on and off all night from the opposite window. The blinds are useless pretty much. The mattress was not very comfy. The whole building is old and smelly, no soundproofing at all. I didn’t mind any of this for one night stay, but would not recommend for a longer stay (unless perhaps in a room facing the harbour). I wouldn’t notice any of this if the price was at least three times cheaper!

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Lisa

8.2

August 2024

The staff were amazing, and very responsive. The room was large and well equipped, with two comfortable armchairs, bed, desk, nightside tables, and food stand. The washroom was also nice. The location was great, close to the harbour, the old town, and the bus terminal.

The bed was a little hard. We had a room overlooking the harbour, which was nice, except that we arrived there on a Saturday, and there was a huge amount of noise from the pub around the corner. If you are coming on a weekend and noise matters to you, request a room away from the street.

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Hearn

10

August 2025

I regularly stay in Kirkwall overnight as I live on the north isles and the bed was the best I've slept in by far, the bedroom was cool and airy and the shower had great pressure which are the two most important things for me.

It would have been nice to have a small fridge so I could store fresh milk but that's me trying to think hard for something to say negatively as it wasn't a negative thing at all.

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Catherine

8.2

October 2024

The pillows where way too soft and it would of been nice to have some firm ones inside the bedroom to choose from. Everything else was ok- lovely EXCEPT the view from room 16. TO PAY £110.00 and not have a view of any kind. Is sad... next time id expect to pay no more than £50

The buffet breakfast was lovely but even though in chaffing dishes. My food was not very hot. Appart from that a lovely selection. Maybe add a soya yoghurt for those who are Vegan/ Lactos Intollerant etc...

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Wolf-gerrit

8.2

September 2024

Comfortable room at back of hotel, so no street noise, friendly staff, good breakfast. Great location - is effectively like an annex of the Kirkwall Hotel - you check in there. Don't be put off by the entrance to the Shore, just go to the Kirkwall next door, and the staff will look after you.

A bit of noise from the ventilation shaft directly below my window, and rooms arent well sound proofed from each other - but it was a Sunday night, very calm and I was tired, so I went to sleep immediately

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Kathleen

8.2

June 2025

Spacious, comfortable suite. Breakfast was at the Kirkwall hotel next door. Good choice of food. Friendly staff. Barman gave me almost a double shot for a single as it was the end of the bottle. Good location on the waterfront. Free parking nearby which always had spaces.

The Shore has a bit of a run down appearance, but the rooms inside were great.

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Glenyce

10

August 2024

Our room was large & comfortable with windows at the front towards the ferry. Big comfy chairs to lounge in to watch the Olympics. We followed the Shetland locations around & swam at Bains beach. All terrific.

Dogs sitting on the furniture & people feeding them out of a dog bowl after their dinner was chopped up at the table!!!

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Nora

9.1

September 2023

It was so easy to get to the North Isles ferry in the morning and I was able to check in to the Shore late from the Northlink Ferry from Aberdeen which got in to Hatston at 11pm I had a single room. The view out the window was the fire escape but the bed was very comfortable and there was a neat super clean en-suite. There was a cafetière and biscuits supplied. It was a single traveller’s haven!

Well the view could have better but there has to be a fire escape

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Vita

8.2

August 2023

The location was great. The room was very clean and comfortable. We actually had two rooms, and loved that children could have their separate room with two comfortable beds.

If I really need to find something negative about our stay it could be that the reception was in another building, and the ground floor of our building was looking a bit abandoned, but that didn't influence quality of our room.

Points of Interest Around The Shore

Attractions

St. Magnus Cathedral

0.2mi

Standing Stones of Stenness

8.9mi

Skara Brae

14.2mi

Scapa Flow

14.3mi

Amenities of The Shore

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Shore

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Shore

Is The Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Shore hotel. They allow pets, but charges may apply.

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Shore?

Guests at The Shore can check in between 03:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Check-out time is set for 11:00 AM.

What are the rates at The Shore?

At The Shore, you can find rates starting from $188. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Shore?

The Shore Hotel offers a variety of room types including suites, double rooms, twin rooms, and single rooms. The occupancy ranges from accommodating 1 adult in single rooms to 4 adults and 2 children in the deluxe king suite. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes vary from twin beds and queen size beds to a mix of double and twin beds.

What activities does The Shore offer?

The Shore hotel offers a variety of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay. One of the featured amenities is a golf course, providing the perfect opportunity for guests to indulge in a round of golf. The hotel also offers other amenities, although the specific details are not mentioned in the provided data. However, it can be inferred that these additional amenities will likely enhance the leisure experience for guests.

With a golf course on-site, guests can spend their time perfecting their swing, enjoying the outdoors, and taking in the beautiful surroundings. Whether they are beginners or experienced golfers, the course caters to all skill levels. Guests can socialize with other golf enthusiasts, immerse themselves in the sport, and create memorable experiences.

Overall, guests at The Shore hotel can make the most of their time by engaging in various leisure activities, particularly by taking advantage of the hotel's featured golf course.

Does The Shore accept credit cards?

Yes, The Shore accepts credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. Additionally, cash is also accepted as a payment method.