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St Ola Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kirkwall with bars and a restaurant

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2 bars/lounges
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LE
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Earl's Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Highland Park Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (Room 6) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

St Ola Hotel places you next to Orkney Wireless Museum and within a 5-minute walk of St. Magnus Cathedral. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges, along with free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

St Ola Hotel

Guesthouse in Kirkwall with bars and a restaurant
Guests of St Ola Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St. Ola Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of St Ola Hotel?

This guesthouse is located in Kirkwall, just steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral, and within a short walk of Orkney Museum. You'll also find Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at St Ola Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the guesthouse but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does St Ola Hotel feature a casino?

No, St Ola Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at St Ola Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is St Ola Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include 2 bars and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at St Ola Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does St Ola Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, St Ola Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will St Ola Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at St Ola Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at St Ola Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to St Ola Hotel?

The closest major airport to St Ola Hotel is Kirkwall (KOI), which is 3.7 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at St Ola Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at St Ola Hotel.

St Ola Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very close to ferry’s and bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facilities a bit long in the tooth
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was ok, but beds had very hard mattresses. Noise from extracts and chillers from kitchen kept us awake. Whole hotel could do with a re vamp
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lenore

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant which also had great meals. Room was a bit jaded, with view of a wall and low doorway into a tiny bathroom. Parking was a pain with time limits outside and the free space round the back not inspiring confidence about the security of our bikes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veryl

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I usually pay a lot less for a lot more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for a one night stay

Quick overnight stay after a late ferry from the Shetlands. Clean, breakfast was really good. Hotel dated but had everything you required
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired room

Hotel is nice but the room was in major need of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but very dated noisy hotel

Stayed at the hotel Friday Saturday Sunday room allocated(no 1) was over the bar area and overlooking bins and smoking shelter. Friday/Saturday bar open until after one in the morning and was very noisy. I would say the room is not suitable to be used at weekends. The room itself is very dated and dull with badly stained carpet. On the plus side staff were friendly and polite.Sadly won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

St Olas Kirkwall

Centrally located, with reasonable food. A bit dated, and very expensive, but it was booked in height of season when everyone was staycationing during Covid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

The St. Ola Hotel is very convenient with easy access to the harbor and shops in Kirkwall. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering input on the best places to see on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic but comfortable

Not bad for the price, good location on the harbour front, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel room looking over the harbour. Very comfortable & staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds were the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in, room was dark and dreary, really in need of some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming hotel

Didn’t get there till gone 11pm off the ferry on a windy February night. Welcoming staff, nice bar area and a warm clean room. Hotel overlooking the harbour. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay and visit!!

Nostalgia trip. Dad based on the ships at Scapa Flow. The Hotel, things to see, public transport, people in general, had a ruddy good tie and will most definitely be returning to the Orkneys and using the same hotel. There’s so much to do and see. Highly recommend St OlaHotel!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People (staff?)talking loudly in doorway, blocking entry - not great. Long wait for someone to come to checkin counter - not great. Friendly and helpful staff eventually - good. Thin walls to rooms meaning noise until well after midnight - not great. Restaurant service and food OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Great hotel and good value

This hotel has an amazingly helpful and responsive staff. The room was also very clean and tidy. Access to many local tourist sites was excellent and the site also was a great coordinating point for meeting others arriving on my tour.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
If you want to stay awake half the night with noise from bar and street... come here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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