St. Mary's

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A small white church with a red door and a cross on top.
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A stone building with a pointed roof near a body of water.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
$83 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$100 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
$136 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$163 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
$103 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$124 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and ...
6.8/10 (102 reviews)
"Arrived to find the door locked with a number to phone to arrange check in, once inside we discovered the foyer to be dirty and dated and in need of up grading, our room was dated and showed signs of dampness on the ceiling, we will not stay hear again and advise all travellers to stay clear"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"This was a very unique cottage. I just loved it. It was clean and cozy. I loved watching the otters and just sitting and watching the water."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick Highland council
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Popular attractions Caithness Broch Centre and John O' Groats Signpost are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"John o groats is a small area with most things closing around 6 pm. The hotel is very nice and the room and a full kitchen that means we didn’t have to rely on facilities being open. Beautiful room with great view of the North Sea."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Things to do

Skara brae

Private Full Day Tour in Orkney

$213
per adult
Private Full Day Tour in Orkney
Orkney Ancient Tomb And Coastal Heritage Tour

Orkney Ancient Tomb And Coastal Heritage Tour

$213
per adult
Orkney Ancient Tomb And Coastal Heritage Tour
Private Half-Day Tour in Kirkwall: Ancient Orkney Heritage

Private Half-Day Tour in Kirkwall: Ancient Orkney Heritage

$2,390
per adult
Private Half-Day Tour in Kirkwall: Ancient Orkney Heritage
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit St. Mary's?
The best time to visit St. Mary's is from June through October, when the climate is generally most pleasant. For fewer crowds and better value, the quieter months of December through March are a good bet, offering a cooler season to explore.
Can I book a refundable hotel in St. Mary's?
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Should I stay in a hotel or vacation rental in St. Mary's?
The best choice depends on your travel style. Hotels in St. Mary's can be a good fit for convenience, on-site amenities, and shorter stays, while vacation rentals may offer more space, privacy, and home-style amenities for longer trips, families, or groups. With Expedia, you can compare both options side by side, read traveler reviews, and filter by amenities to find the right fit for your trip.
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