The Shore

Name: The Shore
Address: Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG, GB

7.9Good365 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Shore Street · Kirkwall

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Accessible
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Charming Hotel in Kirkwall with Family Rooms Convenient Amenities: The Shore offers comfortable family rooms with flat-screen TVs, seating areas, and private bathrooms equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Modern Convenience: Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit to Kirkwall. Ideal Location: Located just 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery and 4 km from Kirkwall Airport, The Shore provides easy access to key attractions and transportation hubs. Book your stay at The Shore now for a relaxing and convenient experience in Kirkwall!

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14 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
King Room 26 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Premier Double Room King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Family Suite 2 × Twin beds, King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Suite King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Comfort Single Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Single Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Budget Single Room 13 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Standard Single Room 10 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 21 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room 18 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Twin Room 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access 18 m²2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe King Suite 34 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG, United Kingdom
0.4 km from the center of Kirkwall

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

7.9365 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.6

Service8.6

Location8.6

Room quality7.6

Amenities7.9

Value for money7.1

Food and drink7.6

Lyn
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“Ok”
+No breakfast due to early ferry.
−Noisy, some machinery started up around 4 am.
Laureen
United States · Solo · September 2026
10.0
“I really enjoyed my stay.”
+The breakfasts were great. Dinners were fine. The staff were accommodating and professional.
−Everything was first class.
Juliet
New Zealand · Group of friends · September 2026
4.0
“A very dirty disappointing hotel. Avoid it”
+It was very close to the interesting parts of Kirkwall.
−The sheets in the ‘Delux king sized suite’ had been used and not changed. So dirty. But we arrived at 11.30 pm so no housekeeping staff were available. We asked reception to have all the linen changed the following day. They were not changed. One of the singles had toast crumbs in it I asked reception if I could speak with Luanne the manager but I’m still waiting.
Andrew James
Mexico · Solo · September 2026
8.0
+Location perfect. Access to docks, transport, bus terminal great. Restaurant had good food and drinks. Comfortable
−Too many stairs
Frances
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
8.0
“It was a fine enough stay for 2 nights. I liked the location and the room was very clean and nice facilities.”
+I liked the location and the nice big, spacious room
−The lock on my room door wasn’t easy to work. Also the people in the room above me walked over their floor for 4 hours on the Friday night. This was not very relaxing.
Sally
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
7.0
“A must for location if staying in Kirkwall”
+Brilliant location. Excellent welcoming friendly staff
−Expensive
David
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
8.0
“A great place to stay in the town centre.”
+It is conveniently situated close to town. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel restaurant is very good.
−Some temporary building work outside meant caution was necessary especially at night.
Jon
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
7.0
“Nice place, nice people, but unfortunately not good value for money”
+Nice comfortable room, decent breakfast
−Very, very, very, very expensive for what it was. This was about three times the price of what it should’ve been.
Jeanne Marie
United States · Couple · July 2026
6.0
“Would stay elsewhere next time; not worth the money.”
+Stayed here to be able to get to Kirkwall Airport; bus stops at the sister hotel. Good location for people arriving by ferry. Had a wonderful Indian dinner around the corner at Dil Se.
−The Shore is now part of the Kirkwall Hotel. No staff at the Shore. Seems highly overpriced.
Janet
Canada · Solo · July 2026
10.0
“Perfect choice for a Kirkwall stay”
+The Shore, part of The Kirkwall Hotel, is an excellent and very well-run place. The room was spacious and full of extras, the bed was lovely and comfortable, the bathroom was very well-appointed, and the food at The Kirkwall was terrific. And the staff were helpful and kind as well. So happy I chose this hotel.
−Whatever they're doing, they should just keep doing it.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

14 room types

King Room

Premier Double Room

Family Suite

Suite

Comfort Single Room

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Single Room

Budget Single Room

Standard Single Room

Deluxe Double Room

Double Room

Twin Room

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

Deluxe King Suite

What this place offers

Internet

Services

Family

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews