The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall seafront · Hotel
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In short: The Ayre Hotel is a hotel in Orkney, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 543 Google reviews.
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Long-established seafront hotel on Ayre Road in Kirkwall, offering hotel bedrooms plus self-catering apartments, with a bar known for folk music.
What's nearby
- Kirkwall Peedie Hostel next door
- The Orkney Distillery & Visitor Centre next door
- Ticketyboo next door
- Kirkwall Hotel 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre occupies a row of buildings on Ayre Road, facing the water on the northern edge of Kirkwall and only a few minutes' walk from the cathedral and the town centre. It is one of the older established hotels in the islands and has grown over time, so alongside conventional hotel bedrooms it also offers self-catering apartments, which suit families and longer stays.
Bedrooms are en-suite and comfortable, with sea views from the front of the building looking across Kirkwall Bay. Rates generally begin around £110 to £130 for a double with breakfast, moving higher in peak summer. The hotel also handles conferences and functions, so it is worth checking what else is on if you want a quiet weekend.
The Ayre Lounge bar has a reputation for live traditional music and is one of the better places in Kirkwall to catch an informal session, particularly around festival time. The location is genuinely useful: the northern isles ferry terminal at Hatston and the airport are both a short drive away, the town's restaurants are on the doorstep, and the walk along the shore into the centre takes about five minutes.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Ayre Road, Kirkwall seafront
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.5 / 10 (880 reviews)
- Prices from
- £120 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Orkney
Quick answers
Is The Ayre Hotel any good?
The Ayre Hotel is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 543 Google reviews.
Is The Ayre Hotel good for children?
Yes, The Ayre Hotel is listed as good for children.
Is The Ayre Hotel wheelchair accessible?
The Ayre Hotel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
How do I contact The Ayre Hotel?
Call The Ayre Hotel on +44 1856 873001.