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The Stromness Hotel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Front of property
Basic Triple Room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AA
  • Piers Art Centre
    1 min walk
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal
    2 min walk
  • Stromness Museum
    10 min walk
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    37 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

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

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The price is NZ$426
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Stromness

With a stay at The Stromness Hotel in Stromness, you'll be just steps from Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Stromness Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mainland.

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 - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Stromness
The Stromness Hotel offers 43 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Stay in one of 43 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 18 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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

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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 59 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

magnus

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sand

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Findlay

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
2 night stay
This is a very old building. However it needs the investment to bring it up to date. Refurbishment required in all areas. You can tell it a grand place in its day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

adela joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 3 has magnificent working harbour & scenery views. The room was large and warm with super comfy, huge bed and a powerful shower. Beverage making facility and hairdryer. It was not fashionable decorated, there was no spa etc. It was perfect for people wanting to explore the beauty of Orkney, which we surely did 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat vintage style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is old, quirky, and feels like youve traveled back in time. Lovely. Staff were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming, old style hotel. I wouldn't have been surprised to see Bogart walking down the stairs. Even the room keys are kept in pigeonholes behind the receptionist. Conveniently located a few metres from the ferry terminal and in the middle of the quaint town of Stromness. Maybe not for those who like the ultra-modern, but I'm glad to see there are still places for people seeking a slightly tired but good old fashioned elegance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Garry

Business traveller
Stay somewhere else!
Hotel is dated inside, not worth over £190 for a double room for 1 night. No restaurant or bar, breakfast is average. Stay in Kirkwall, there are very limited restaurants open in Stromness & the places that are open are very busy, Leaving us without any options for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, personal were great. Room was spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023