# 9 Family-friendly hotels in Kirkwall (2026)

> 9 family-friendly hotels in Kirkwall, best reviewed first — including The Kirkwall Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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9 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 29 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Kirkwall](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels)

[Families 9](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/family-friendly)

[Kirkwall The Kirkwall Hotel ★ 4.3 (678) Right on Harbour Street in Kirkwall, this dog-friendly hotel offers harbour-view rooms and a restaurant known for its local fare.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/the-kirkwall-hotel) [Kirkwall Ayre Hotel ★ 4.3 (543) A 51-room hotel on Ayre Road in Kirkwall, Orkney, close to the harbour with pubs, restaurants and watersports nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/ayre-hotel) [Kirkwall The Orkney Hotel ★ 4.1 (330) A Victoria Street hotel in the heart of Kirkwall, Orkney, known for its whisky selection and hearty breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/the-orkney-hotel) [Kirkwall West End Hotel ★ 4.4 (191) A 19th-century townhouse hotel on Kirkwall's Main Street, with traditional rooms, a restaurant and bar, and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/west-end-hotel) [Kirkwall Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast ★ 5.0 (78) Country-style en-suite rooms with sea views at Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast, a relaxed guesthouse in Kirkwall, Orkney.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/ardconnel-bed-and-breakfast) [Kirkwall The Shore ★ 4.2 (179) Waterside hotel on Shore Street in Kirkwall, Orkney, with bright rooms, a bar and restaurant just steps from the harbour.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/the-shore) [Kirkwall Karrawa Guest House ★ 4.9 (69) Karrawa Guest House is a simple six-room B&B on Inganess Road, Kirkwall, offering en-suite rooms and free parking close to Tradespark.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/karrawa-guest-house) [Kirkwall Hildeval ★ 4.8 (54) A modern B&B on Kirkwall's Easthill with views over Kirkwall Bay, en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/hildeval) [Kirkwall Aultnagar Accommodation ★ 5.0 (32) Adults-only Kirkwall B&B with breakfast included, sea views and free parking, close to Orkney's heritage sites and ferry links.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/aultnagar-accommodation)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Kirkwall?+

We list 9 in Kirkwall. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Kirkwall are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Kirkwall Hotel (4.3/5, 678 reviews), Ayre Hotel (4.3/5, 543 reviews) and The Orkney Hotel (4.1/5, 330 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.