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Ferry Inn Stromness

3.0 star property
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2 bars/lounges, pub
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 John Street, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AD
  • Piers Art Centre
    2 min walk
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal
    2 min walk
  • Stromness Museum
    10 min walk
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room (Harbourside House)

Twin Room (Harbourside House)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Ferry Inn)

Family Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

Basic Single Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Ferry Inn)

Comfort Double Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Harbourside House)

Comfort Double Room (Harbourside House)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room (Ferry Inn)

Comfort Twin Room (Ferry Inn)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room (Harbourside House)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness is centrally located in Stromness, a 2-minute walk from Piers Art Centre and 10 minutes by foot from Stromness Museum. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Standing Stones of Stenness and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Maes Howe.

What's nearby

  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Maes Howe - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Skara Brae - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ferry Inn Stromness

Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Ferry Inn Stromness offers 21 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with British cuisine at The Ferry Inn, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Ferry Inn - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Royal Hotel Hudson - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Royal Front Bar - Onsite pub. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 1.60 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Off-site parking available (GBP 1.60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • The Ferry Inn
  • The Royal Hotel Hudson
  • The Royal Front Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Royal Hotel rooms check-in is 150m from the main Ferry Inn.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Accommodations at this property are arrayed in 4 buildings along a narrow, cobblestone street. Guests park and check-in at the main Ferry Inn building, opposite the ferry terminal. Harbourside House and Miller's House are located across the street from the Ferry Inn, within 38 yards (35 meters) away. Guests booked in Royal Hotel accommodations must walk approximately 164 yards (150 meters) to the building.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 1.60 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 1.60 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ferry Inn Royal Hotel Stromness
Ferry Inn Royal Hotel
Ferry Royal Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness Hotel
Ferry Inn Stromness Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness Hotel Stromness
The Ferry Inn Royal Hotel Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were meeting friends from Hoy and booked an overnight stay- our room was spotless, clearly recently refurbished and so comfortable. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and food was enjoyable too! Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and comfortable room. Great pub, restaurant was limited in choice and food quality did not match the prices. Good breakfast though. There are very few other dining options nearby. No on-site parking but we were able to park mostly for free on the streets or nearby parking lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but our room at front a little noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stromness Ferry Inn is the ideal location for a few days on the Orkneys. We were very happy with the location and the room. The staff is excellent and the Inn is obviously very well run. The bar is great and the dining room is not to be missed. Make your reservations early though, the place was packed each evening with locals and visitors alike. Shout out to Rose!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the ferry. Maybe a little overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is literally steps from the ferry terminal and bus terminal in Stromness. We had a room for three and it was large enough to accommodate three people and their luggage with room to circulate. The bathroom was large, bright, and clean. Despite being very close to the ferry terminal, the room was quiet. We had a great view of the ferry from our room, yet were never disturbed by sound from the harbour. Stromness is a nice town to explore and the Ferry Inn is centrally located. We had breakfast at the hotel (wonderful!) but had dinner elsewhere only because we were in other parts of the islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
I highly recommend the Ferry Inn to travelers to Stromness. It is very convenient to the ferry and the staff are extremely helpful. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel and both meals were excellent. Our room was large with few steps which was very helpful since I had mobility issues during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints about staff or room apart from the fact there were no grab rails at the bath.Excellent stay and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Ferry Inn. My only complaint was the dinner fare we had the first night. Disconnect between quality of what we had and the cost. That being said, the breakfast is excellent, as is the bar
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so accommodating with our late arrival. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. nice pub and the room was lovely. will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, comfortable and clean hotel, very handy for Ferry and Stromness. Bar downstairs and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, friendly and welcoming. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay in February with lots of snow which was a bonus. Our room was immaculate, a real comfy bed, plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. The bathroom was brand new with a super powerful shower. The staff were so accommodating and really happy to help with anything we needed, a great shout out for Angela, Moira and the chef. The breakfast had a great choice of hot or cold food. The porridge was to die for and runny poached eggs. The hotel is central fir everything, right across from the ferry terminal too. We will definitely be back. Thank you again for looking after us 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

L

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst customer service I ever experienced when the storm hit and all trains and ferries were cancelled for 2-3 days in December 27&28- Angela refused to waive cancellations fees. We were stranded on the way to the Ferry Inn and I immediately let them know that no trains or ferries were operable. Angela Charged me $340 for two nights that I couldn’t get there due to the storm cancellations. I had to buy an additional 2 nights of hotel where I was stranded. Very inconsiderate and I will not stay there in the future. Angela could have at least reduced the amount since it was an act of God storm that stopped all trains and ferries. I understand she wants $$ but I paid double for those two nights with not so much as an I’m sorry from the Ferry Inn and Angela herself. Not very kind behavior.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and convenient
Everyone working at this hotel has been so kind and helpful. We had some weather-related delays and they helped us figure out what to do. We’ve been very cozy here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once again nice room, staff very helpful and no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Fine but everything was closed
The room was nice and appeared clean (although there were a previous guest's headphones in the drawer). Unfortunately the bar and restaurant were closed during our stay in mid-September. Same across town apparently as we were told 'there's nowhere open to eat in Stromness' and reception weren't able to suggest anywhere out of town (we were told to look at a tourist website to see what's open in Kirkwall). Parking is not actually free unless you want to park 300m down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for Stromness
Nice hotel with helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true gem of a place. Absolutely recommended for anyone looking stay in Stromness! Charming older building with all the quirks and foibles that give so much character, but nicely modernized. Very clean and well kept. The staff was wonderfully helpful and friendly. The bar and restaurant are top notch and the perfect place to wind down after a day of exploration. I will absolutely book here again whenever I return to Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023