Overlooking the sea, Orkneylodge offers a haven for families. Savor time at the coffee shop, unwind in the garden or on the playground with kids. With indoor tennis courts and concierge services, guests appreciate thoughtful extras like luggage storage.
Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland, KW17 2RD
What's nearby
Standing Stones of Stenness - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Stromness Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
St. Magnus Cathedral - 19 min drive - 22.6 km
Ring of Brogdar - 20 min drive - 15.8 km
Skara Brae - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Julia's Cafe Bistro - 13 min drive
The Noust Bar - 4 min drive
The Pier - 13 min drive
The Flattie Bar - 13 min drive
The Tearoom - 14 min drive
About this property
Orkneylodge
When visiting Orphir, Orkneylodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the indoor tennis courts for a workout. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will need to ring the front door bell upon check in.
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
4 indoor tennis courts
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar near toilet
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
CD player
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Dining table
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Houton Bay
Orkneylodge Inn Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orphir
Houton Bay Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Inn
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel
Houton Bay Lodge
Orkneylodge Hotel
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Orkneylodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Orkneylodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Orkneylodge?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Orkneylodge and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Orkneylodge like?
Orkneylodge is located a short 10-minute walk from Standing Stones of Stenness.
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Orkneylodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10
Robert
7-night trip
8/10
Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English).
Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must although it is possible to get around by bus.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Location on the road between Kirkwall and Stromness, very close to the Houton Bay Ferry pier (to Hoy & South Isles).
Great views of Houton bay, Scapa Flow & Flotta.
Good continental style breakfast with fresh red fruits.
Friendly hosts. Family room for 4 was spacious enough for us.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10
Relativt ny bygning med enkel innredning. Ingen kafe som angitt på Hotels.com sin side. 15-20 min kjøring til nærmeste spisested. Frokost serveres KUN mellom 08.00 og 08.30. Vertskapet var ikke begeistret for kunder som hadde bestilt "via Expedia".
Verified traveler
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
we where up see family staff made us welcome and they where very friendly
gregg
5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Bill
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
We were satisfied with the accommodation, apart from the handbasin being in the room rather than the ensuite. Breakfast very good but available only from 8:15 to 8:45 am. No bar nor any food at other times. Reception only staffed in early morning .More like a B&B than an hotel. Very convenient for the ferry to Hoy.
Jan
4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Great place to stay , very homely , nice and quiet , very relaxing , reasonably priced , excellent , will be calling again ,
Andy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Laura
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Management and staff were super friendly and helpful, kept everything in tip-top condition. Arranged transportation, introduced us to other guests, went to bat for us with auto rental company.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Linda ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin.
Es gibt zwar kein Scottish Breakfast, aber trotzdem eine schöne Auswahl an Zutaten, so dass man genauso satt wird.
Man kann alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut erreichen.
Das Zimmer war groß, gemütlich eingerichtet und hatte sehr gute Betten.
Ralph
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Wir haben 10 Tage in der Houton Bay Lodge verbracht und wurden dabei bestens von der Eigentümern Lynda Baird betreut, eine sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Frau. Das Zimmer war sehr großzügig und mit Dusche und WC ausgestattet. Natürlich gab es auch ein reichhaltiges Frühstück, das keine Wünsche offen ließ. Was uns sehr beeindruckte, war die absolute Ruhe, die in der Umgebung der Lodge herrschte. Und trotzdem waren alle touristischen Ziele der Hauptinsel binnen einer halben Stunde bequem erreichbar. So hatten wir einen sehr erholsamen Aufenthalt in Houton Bay Lodge und werden sicher noch einmal wiederkommen.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Clean, modern, close to all sites. Breakfast was fine and staff very helpful
Dennis
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
My husband and I stayed at HBL for a few nights. It was adequate overall; great staff who went out of their way to give us information and help, and who were efficient and attentive, but woeful building and plumbing.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Nice quiet B&B outside of town. When we checked in we got a free upgrade to the giant honeymoon sweet which was awesome! The room was huge, comfortable, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay here. Only down side was that it was out of town so there weren't any nearby restaurants and the lodge doesn't serve dinner. It had a very nice bar but we were there out of season so it was closed for the winter. Definitely will stay here next time we're in the Orkney's. Owner was very nice, helpful, and had recommendations on sites to see on the island.
Shawna
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
The room was a nice size and tidy. We only seen the owner when we arrived and when we left as there was never anyone on reception. The bathroom was not up to standard as the toilet seat was broken and water was coming out of the bottom of the shower unit and you had to turn the shower up to high to get the water to come through the shower head at any speed. Also the water would get very hot then cold without warning. The sink was in the room which meant you had to come out of the bathroom to wash your hands. When we used the coffee etc it wasn't replaced. The view from the window would have been very nice if they had tended the garden but all we could see was weeds.
Scottish Lass
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
Love Ralph, the proprietor. He was assisted by his newly graduated high schooler nephew and another friend of the family.
They are very nice and helpfull. Good family atmosphere.
M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
rooms vary as to size .the front rooms have a view of the bay.small fridge in room helps keep drinks and lunch cold. staff is very helpful. No restaurant on site so only brekfast is available for purchase - not included with overnight rate. more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
John
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Lovely big room, with a massive bed. Great hosts who even insisted on running our washing through for us, very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Whilst it sounds and looks a long way from places on a map, everything in The Orkneys is honestly just down the road so don't let that put you off.
Bern
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10
The standard is ok for the region, but Houton is a quite remote location with no services nearby. The owners were friendly, but they almost seemed surprised that we were there. All in all, an ok hotel, but I will be looking for something in Kirkwall the next time I visit Orkney.
Carl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Very peaceful setting, friendly people but in November the heating needs to be on more than allowed. Customers should be able to turn on and off when we need it, went off early evening so if out no heating on return. Also local restaurant recommended was closed - we checked it more than once, really need to give visitors accurate local information .
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
Very welcoming & comfortable experience. Lovely setting, good parking and helpful staff. Only negative (bad trend in B&Bs) that breakfast not included (or only because I booked through Expedia?).
Gerry
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10
My husband and I recently spent three nights at the Houton Bay Lodge Orkney. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from Linda our host. The room was large,tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and with beautiful polished wood features.
The advice and local knowledge of our host helped us to make the most of our short stay.
We would recommend this place if you are looking to stay out of town in a country area of Orkney.
Helen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10
The Lodge (inn) is away from the major centres on Orkney Mainland. But it is only 15 minutes from Stromness and Kirkwall (shopping). We travelled to the Orkney Islands to find our ancestors and visit the historical sites, which there are many.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.