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The Anchorage
Price was $2,147, price is now $2,043 per person
$2,043
per person
Jun 17 - Jun 23
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
It was a pleasure to stay with Shona this week. Very friendly and prompt communication. Upon arrival was a friendly welcome and tour of the property which was modernly styled, very spacious, and immaculate. The large kitchen has no shortage of storage, fridge/freezer space, very large oven, hobs, pans, crockery, utensils etc. and spacious dining area for 8, couldn't ask for more!!! Add to that an ideal location which is right next to the ferry port (first house on the left when leaving the ferry terminal) and just opposite the post office/local store right at the heart of the village. There is also plenty of parking outside / nearby and is nice and easy to get to all of the mainland both by car and bus (stop is just outside). Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Shona.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Stromness Apartments
Price was $2,392, price is now $2,323 per person
$2,323
per person
Jun 17 - Jun 23
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
The property was very homey and comfortable. It far from town. Not far from the Ferry.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Price was $2,312, price is now $2,276 per person
$2,276
per person
Jun 18 - Jun 23
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
8.6/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
Very nice property, with a seemingly recently refurbished reception, lobby, and restaurant area. The staff at the front desk, as well as in the restaurant, were impeccable, courteous, friendly, and highly accommodating.
Payment was, however, a bit complicated, as you could not pay at the table and instead had to walk to the bar or reception. The POS terminal was also experiencing connectivity issues. Luckily, we had some cash on us.
The view of the harbour and the sea is truly beautiful. However, as we were on the first floor, there was some noise and cigarette smoke coming from the restaurant and from people smoking outside. Fortunately, it quietened down after the restaurant and bar closed at around 11:00 pm.
Two additional notes regarding the restaurant: it is advisable to reserve a table in advance, as we were unable to secure one as walk-in guests and only managed to get a table 90 minutes later.
Secondly, I had what was probably the best steak and ale pie of my life here.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
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