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The Shore

3.0 star property
City-center Kirkwall hotel with bar/lounge

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Shore (Kirkwall)
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Restaurant - The Shore (Kirkwall)
Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Shore (Kirkwall)
Property entrance - The Shore (Kirkwall)
In a shopping district, The Shore offers a modern retreat with convenient amenities. Enjoy the bar and unwind with in-room WiFi. Luggage storage is available for your convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
  • Free parking nearby
$128 nightly
The total price is $154
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1LG

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Earl's Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Shore

When visiting Kirkwall, The Shore is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.5 per person

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Shore Hotel Kirkwall
Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel
The Shore Kirkwall
The Shore Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shore offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Shore does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Shore?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Shore?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shore?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Shore like?

The Shore is in the heart of Kirkwall, a short 5-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

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