THE AYRE HOTEL - Kirkwall Ayre Road KW15 1QX

Ayre Rd., Kirkwall, KW15 1QX United Kingdom

Near Orkney Wireless Museum

8.6

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It's a very central stay — a 1‑minute walk to Orkney Wireless Museum and only about a 6‑minute walk to St Magnus Cathedral — and it has an on‑site restaurant and bar. The property also offers free WiFi, free self‑parking, is pet‑friendly (GBP 25.00 per pet per stay; service animals exempt), and is wheelchair accessible (may have limitations).

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Breakfast available (surcharge)

Free WiFi

Parking onsite

Pets allowed

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Property Description

With a stay at The Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall, you'll be just steps from Peedie Sea and Orkney Wireless Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Magnus Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Orkney Library & Archive.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

City Centre Kirkwall - 0.2 mi
Kirkwall Airport (KOI) - 3.0 mi
City Centre Stromness - 12.0 mi
Flotta Isle Airport (FLH) - 12.5 mi
Eday Airport (EOI) - 16.1 mi
Stronsay Airport (SOY) - 16.4 mi
Sanday Airport (NDY) - 22.8 mi
Pierowall Airport (WRY) - 22.9 mi

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 10:00 AM

Floors: 0

Rooms: 51

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Meeting Rooms: 0

Check-In Instructions:

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
Cashless transactions are available

Amenities / Features

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Check In: 2:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Elevator
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Only dogs are allowed
Parking onsite
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Television in common areas
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Judith Glue Real Food Cafe - Enjoy local Orkney produce in a cozy setting, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel

Lunch Helgi's - Savor the taste of Orkney at this popular pub and eatery overlooking the harbor, 10 minutes walk from the hotel

Dinner The Foveran Restaurant - Experience fine dining with local ingredients, located 4 miles from the hotel

Activity Skara Brae - Explore the well-preserved prehistoric village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, about 30 minutes drive from the hotel

Day 2

Breakfast The Reel - Start your day with a simple, delicious breakfast and local music, 7 minutes walk from the hotel

Lunch Kirkwall Hotel - Enjoy lunch with a view of the harbor, located 10 minutes walk from the hotel

Dinner Lucano - Taste authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Kirkwall, 8 minutes walk from the hotel

Activity St. Magnus Cathedral - Visit this stunning example of Romanesque architecture, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel

Day 3

Breakfast West End Hotel - A traditional Scottish breakfast awaits, 15 minutes walk from the hotel

Lunch Café Lolz - Enjoy a casual lunch at this popular local café, 10 minutes walk from the hotel

Dinner The Shore - End your day with a meal at this restaurant offering local seafood and produce, 10 minutes walk from the hotel

Activity Orkney Museum - Learn about Orkney's rich history, just a 12-minute walk from the hotel

Frequent Questions

FAQs about The Ayre Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 10:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Ayre Hotel have?

There are 51 rooms in the property.

Is The Ayre Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.