The Shore - Kirkwall
58.984702, -2.958262Overview
Nestled in the shopping district of Kirkwall, the 3-star The Shore hotel is within a 500-metre distance of such cultural places of interest as The Orkney Museum. The hotel entices guests with parking, available on site.
Location
The accommodation is a mere 7 minutes' stroll from Saint Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery is a 25-minute walk away. The Earl's Palace is 7 minutes' walk away, while Orkney Wireless Museum is only a short stroll from this Kirkwall hotel. There is Scapa Beach a 25-minute walk away, while Kirkwall bus station just 5 minutes' stroll from the property.
Rooms
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can also enjoy sea views.
Eat & Drink
At a 550 metres distance you will find Asian dishes served at Indian Garden.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Double bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about The Shore
| 💵 Lowest room price | 176 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.2 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kirkwall, KOI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of The Shore
What guests liked
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Waterfront hotel offering cozy rooms, friendly service, and proximity to Kirkwall's attractions.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Jan
Got silent room with a view.
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missingWrote a review on 02 Jan
It is in the centre of the city.
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missingWrote a review on 22 Dec
The whole experience was very nice from start to finish, recommend. Everything was perfect - central location and excellent service. The breakfast of this place was sensational with a fair amount of options, liked it.
No.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Dec
The daily breakfast was delicious and wonderful with fabulous black pudding.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Octspacious roomfriendly staffcomfortable atmosphere
Strongly recommend for a short stint
Spacious room, friendly staff, with a comfortable atmosphere improved with well-equipped amenities such as a tv and an electric kettle, conveniently located near the harbour and the bus terminal for easy exploration.
Nothing to be said.
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missingWrote a review on 12 Septcozy roomharbor view
Room was cozy with comfy chairs overlooking the harbor. The perfect base for exploring the area.
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missingWrote a review on 12 Septconvenient locationgreat attractions
perfect base for exploring kirkwall's charming attractions
I loved that the hotel was just a few steps from the lively harbour and within a short walk of St Magnus Cathedral. Plus, the close proximity to several great cafes made grabbing breakfast easy while enjoying the friendly vibe of the old town.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Septcharming decorcozy atmospherefriendly atmosphereaccessibility featuressenior needs
The decor in the hotel is charming, with beautiful muted tones that reflect the coastal location. I loved the cozy feel and the friendly atmosphere made it easy for senior guests like myself to navigate.
Better accessibility features for seniors would be appreciated.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Septcozy harbor viewfriendly staff
Charming, charming, charming.
The cozy room I had offered two comfy chairs and a view straight out over the harbor. I loved checking in late after my ferry ride to a neat en-suite and even found biscuits waiting! The location was perfect for exploring the local charm and attractions.
Can recommend ❤️😊
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missingWrote a review on 27 Augcozy feelgood breakfasteffortless exploringrestricted view
I had a lovely stay at The Shore. The comfortable room offered a cozy feel, albeit with a less-than-stellar view of a fire escape.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Augclean roomcozy bedgood accesslimited amenities
Clean room with decent amenities and a cozy bed. Location offers good access to the town and nearby attractions.
Dining options are non-existent unless you head to the sister hotel, a trek in any weather, and access to the hotel itself is cumbersome, requiring a visit to check in at the Kirkwall Hotel. My room had no real windows, only skylights that let in far too much light too early and a minuscule view into a wall, somewhat disheartening for the price paid. The shower had inconsistent water temperature, leading to an awkward experience trying to get cleaned up. To top it off, the entire place feels dated and in need of a serious refurb.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Augcharming feelfriendly staffexcellent locationnoisy roomguests disturbances
Charming feel with friendly staff. Room was a bit noisy from guests above. Excellent location near the waterfront and local attractions. Restaurant serves great food. Easy access to golf course.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Julwaterfront locationhelpful staffcumbersome breakfast processminor inconveniences
Charming stay with helpful staff
The staff were friendly and went the extra mile to assist. I found the breakfast ordering process a bit cumbersome as it required pre-ordering the night before. A lovely stay despite minor inconveniences.
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missingWrote a review on 17 Aprkind staffgreat location
Not ideal but decent for a quick stopover
The staff were really kind and helped carry my luggage to the room since I came in late at night. Plus, the location was walkable and made getting around easy, which I appreciated given the late hour.
It wasn't exactly cheap but it was acceptable for a quick stay.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Dec
Clean place with friendly staff 😊. Conveniently located near the ferry terminal with lots of free parking spots available nearby.
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