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The Stromness Hotel

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$132
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Explore the area

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The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AA
  • Place, Stromness Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stromness Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skara Brae
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Stromness Hotel

Stromness hotel with coffee shop/cafe
This hotel features a coffee shop/cafe and free WiFi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Stromness Hotel offers 42 accommodations. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Stromness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

The Stromness Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1901
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to April 12 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

The Stromness Hotel Hotel
The Stromness Hotel Stromness
The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club
The Stromness Hotel Hotel Stromness

The Stromness Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 83 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel when approaching from the back road until you have already driven down the driveway and into the parking area. We were unfamiliar with how to use the vintage locks, but the staff on duty was very helpful coming to our room and showing us how to use the lock. The bathroom was spacious and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Blake

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Faded glory. Very over-priced. Shower had not been cleaned properly since previous guest. Housekeeping door (with COSSH label re hazardous substances within) was lwft unlocked / open for half my stay. No lift so stairs were a chore. No-smokiny policy not enforced properly (guests were opening the fire door outside my room to smoke, the fumes of which were then present in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stromness hotel

The hotel car park has a skip full to overflowing, and this, as well as disused furniture and scrap metal reduced the hotel parking, on an island where parking spaces are hard to find. We were not given the code to the fire door but were lucky enough to meet another couple of guests who did and let us in. The manageress was aloof and abrupt but the 2 girls working in the restaurant rescued the hotel from getting a lower grading. The hotel also let itself down with the amount of litter at the under side of the hotel, as well as seemingly dumped bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

magnus

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sand

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unimpressed with service, nice old hotel.

This was a very pretty old hotel… But we were unimpressed with the service. When we checked in the person answered a phone call and we were standing waiting with our luggage. The hotel was not so busy. The rooms are reasonably clean, but there’s little care attention put into products like soap and shampoo. Location was good right by the ferry, which was handy as we didn’t have our own car. However, we will choose somewhere different next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Could be much better

This hotel was probably very good in its day but it could use a bit of tlc. The staff were welcoming but clearly stressed. Dinner service was very very slow with no ambience in the restaurant. No alcohol served so you will have to byo. Its a shame as its a prime location but based on the restaurant experience i wouldnt stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this stay. The hotel had some poor reviews and I did not have that experience. The checkin process was quick and easy. The staff were very friendly. The hotel could not be closer to the ferry (you could walk in five minutes probably). We had the closest parking spot as live ever had - right in front of the hotel (free parking until 9am). The beds were comfortable. The room was cute. There was one time when I heard the pipes from someone else’s room. We were there late and out pretty early so that didn’t really affect us. If this might be a concern for you I would recommend wax ear plugs. Don’t let the quirks of an old building or the negative reviews of a few turn you off of this one!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

In need of modernisation

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room we had should not be rented out. The window wouldn’t close; it was open about 4”. We shoved a towel in to block the cold air and rain. The ceiling in the bathroom leaked badly. In the morning there was quite a puddle. Extremely dated which would be fine if it was an interesting dated. The reception staff are hard to find, but once you find one they’re helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our visit!

The location is wonderful for ferry travelers--right on the harbor, and so near shops, bakeries, and points of interest! The hotel is old but beautifully cared for and quaint in style. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and spacious for three guests. The staff was friendly and helpful. The car park is a little challenging to get to, but happily there is a helpful hand-drawn map on the front desk to assist visitors to find it! I highly recommend this hotel to visitors to Stromness and Orkeny in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Basic hotel. Family of four in one room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Great location to catch the ferry
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The state of the hotel does not reflect the wonderful people of the area. Shower runs hot and cold, mold on the windows. Keep your socks on while in the room. The beds were clean. Way over priced. $800 cdn per night during the festival.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No bar or restaurant, all shut down. Staff seemed very unsupported. They ran out of food at breakfast and were understaffed. Felt bad for the workers. The management underwhelming. Construction going on. Not at all worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel felt a it needs some work here and there. However the room was comfortable and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Renea

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024