Take advantage of laundry facilities, 2 bars and a restaurant at St Ola Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at St Ola Hotel feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 10 metres
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
IPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Room service
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 per person
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel
St Ola Kirkwall
St Ola
St. Ola Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
St Ola Hotel Kirkwall
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse
St Ola Hotel Guesthouse Kirkwall
Frequently asked questions
Is St Ola Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at St Ola Hotel?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at St Ola Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at St Ola Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is St Ola Hotel located?
Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within 10 minutes.
St Ola Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Friendly staff, especially in the restaurant which also had great meals. Room was a bit jaded, with view of a wall and low doorway into a tiny bathroom. Parking was a pain with time limits outside and the free space round the back not inspiring confidence about the security of our bikes.
Stayed at the hotel Friday Saturday Sunday room allocated(no 1) was over the bar area and overlooking bins and smoking shelter. Friday/Saturday bar open until after one in the morning and was very noisy. I would say the room is not suitable to be used at weekends. The room itself is very dated and dull with badly stained carpet. On the plus side staff were friendly and polite.Sadly won’t be staying here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Andrew
Business traveller
27 Aug,2021
Liked: Staff & service
St Olas Kirkwall
Centrally located, with reasonable food. A bit dated, and very expensive, but it was booked in height of season when everyone was staycationing during Covid
The St. Ola Hotel is very convenient with easy access to the harbor and shops in Kirkwall. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering input on the best places to see on the island.
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Andrew
7 Mar,2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but comfortable
Not bad for the price, good location on the harbour front, friendly helpful staff.
We loved this hotel. All the workers were excellent and worked so hard for us. We appreciated all the efforts and the Orkney Islands as one of the most special places to go in the world. St Ola was perfect for us in its unique characteristics and wonderful staff.
Didn’t get there till gone 11pm off the ferry on a windy February night. Welcoming staff, nice bar area and a warm clean room. Hotel overlooking the harbour. Would definitely recommend
Nostalgia trip. Dad based on the ships at Scapa Flow. The Hotel, things to see, public transport, people in general, had a ruddy good tie and will most definitely be returning to the Orkneys and using the same hotel. There’s so much to do and see. Highly recommend St OlaHotel!!
People (staff?)talking loudly in doorway, blocking entry - not great. Long wait for someone to come to checkin counter - not great. Friendly and helpful staff eventually - good.
Thin walls to rooms meaning noise until well after midnight - not great. Restaurant service and food OK.
Lesley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Alice
10 Sept,2018
Great hotel and good value
This hotel has an amazingly helpful and responsive staff. The room was also very clean and tidy. Access to many local tourist sites was excellent and the site also was a great coordinating point for meeting others arriving on my tour.
Alice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
16 Jun,2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
If you want to stay awake half the night with noise from bar and street... come here!