Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

"Stayed here for 1 night on a work trip and the thing that stood the most to me is how very clean and well presented the room was. Everything was just so clean and well presented. Very nice modern room and modern bathroom. The host was also very friendly and helpful. 2 minutes away from the ferry is a bonus. Would definitely recommend"

The Royal Hotel Stromness

"Ik was altijd te laat om de Ferry Inn te reserveren voor een avondmaal, maar er is een grote co-op net langs de weg waar je salades en sandwiches kunt krijgen. Ik zou hier zeker weer blijven."

Ferry Inn

"Three of us stayed here for one night in November, and the service was amazing even before we arrived. We were contacted just after booking to confirm arrangements and made aware that the restaurant was closed for evening meals, but breakfast (that was included, and delicious) was still available in the morning. We had a follow-up call to check everything was OK for arrival due to recent weather disruptions and ferry cancellations, and we also requested an iron for our rooms - we were also offered early check-in which was a great bonus. Both rooms were nicely decorated, comfortable and roomy. We would highly recommend staying here, and if we ever need a night in Stromness again, we would book here first."

The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club

"I feel like the negative reviews are overly harsh. My mother and I spent four nights here in a quadruple room. Originally, four of us planned the trip together, but two couldn’t make it last minute. The room itself is plenty big for four, but the bathroom would have been a squeeze for four women sharing (and even just the two of us!)! With four of us, the room would have been about £50/night in the high season. That’s incredibly affordable, in my opinion. We did not have dinner at the hotel, so can’t comment on that. The pluses: Rosemary is amazing. She was incredibly helpful, as were Marian and Chris who helped with breakfast and Sophie who helped with the lift. Hospitality was excellent. Location, location, location! This hotel is in a perfect location. It is a few minute’s walk from the ferry terminal and main bus station in Stromness. It is at the beginning of the narrow high street for easy access to shopping. And it has a small parking area (which had plenty of spots our whole trip). Breakfast was good. We had breakfast twice. We had a full Scottish breakfast as well as cereals, pastries, and juices. The pearls: Yes, this grand old Victorian hotel has seen better days. She is a bit threadbare. But that can be fixed. Our room was one of the more recently renovated ones, but it’s taking a bit of a beating. Good, but small shower. Payment system. The booking site said half would be taken out in advance shortly before arrival and half would be payable at the hotel. Less than a week after booking five months in advance, the full amount was charged; thank heavens my account had the funds! Two days before our arrival, I was charged an inexplicable £50. Rosemary did not know why that happened. I’m trusting that was in error and will be refunded. Brewed coffee would have been nice, but the tea selection totally made up for it for me. The beds weren’t the most comfortable, but the pillows were great. The lift was acting up when we arrived, so we hauled our bags upstairs. We should have just driven around the back and parked, because that led directly to our room with no stairs. Lesson learned for departure! We did not have any room cleaning or opportunity to opt in or out. While we were fine with not having service, we are accustomed to having a choice. This may have been due to the short staffing we saw here and, frankly, at every hotel on our holiday this trip. All in all, we had a fine stay. We know the hotel is under new ownership and we hope that our review is constructive in bringing this grand old hotel back to her glory."

Stromness Apartments

"We stayed in this charming flat during our visit to Orkney and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Situated on the outskirts of Stromness, it’s about a pleasant 20-minute walk into the heart of town. The property, part of a larger house, comes with the convenience of a private parking space right at the door. Inside, the flat was spotless, spacious, and thoughtfully equipped for a comfortable stay. The fully stocked American-style kitchen had everything we needed, from cutlery and cooking utensils to oil, tea, and instant coffee. The bathroom was well appointed, and the bedroom was nice and cosy. Reliable Wi-Fi covered the entire property."

Harbour Cottage