The Royal Hotel Stromness

"We had to wait a while to check in, the only member of staff on duty was also serving in the bar. In fact there was never anyone on the reception desk. However, our room was very nice, clean and comfortable. There was plenty of choice at breakfast and staff were welcoming. The restaurant was not open, instead we used the excellent Chinese takeaway just two doors from the hotel."

Ferry Inn

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

"Just an excellent stay. The host is so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The rooms are immaculate. Food is delicious. It is a quick 20 minute walk to the village centre and the bus is right outside the door! The bus goes everywhere on the island. Highly recommend staying at Lindisfarne!"

The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club

"I was here for a week for work. It rates as the 2nd worst hotel I've ever had the bad luck to visit. Plus points the Wi-Fi worked most of the time and the room was clean. The girl that was getting the breakfast area ready was friendly and helpful. Negatives, it's run down. It smells strongly musty/mouldy with a hint of sewerage. The reception staff where unwelcoming and unfriendly. There is no Bar. Breakfast was never ready before I had to leave for work at 8am. The rooms are dated and in severe need of refurbishment. It was like a cheap hostel and I've been in emergency homeless units (via work) and all of them where a much higher standard. The shower could be boiling hot, freezing cold or a 5-10 second cycle of the same. My laptop was bigger than the TV. Like stepping back in time to the bad old days. The people of Orkney where very friendly, talkative and helpful and the Islands are beautiful."