Arrived without a booking and got a room easily. The room was good if a little small as was the bathroom. We stayed on the second floor and had problems connecting to the wifi. The hotel restaurant was very good. Overall a pleasant stay. More

My colleague and I each stayed in a single ensuite room while in Orkney on business. I found all the staff welcoming and helpful, we were shown to our rooms which was a lovely touch. I had three good night's sleep in a comfortable single bed. Breakfast was a standard continental one and suited us fine. The cooked breakfast was... More

very friendsly staff. great food! nice rooms, could hear noise from road in room on the front. very comfortable and had great information book which we found very useful with its day planners. More

The Shore is an excellent base for travelling in and around Orkney. 2 minutes walk from the Ferries to the otheer islands. Modern decor and design, great food, helpful staff. I wouldn't stay anywhere else on Orkney. More

I suspect there are no great hotels in Kirkwall, and The Shore gets 'OK' rating but no more too. The rooms were basic, nothing wrong with them, but everywhere seems fairly booked up most of the time so I suspect they don't have to try too hard. It just seemed quite pricey at £90 for double without breakfast - I... More

We chose this hotel for its location and reviews of its restaurant. Location was great, hotel staff were very friendly, rooms were functional yet very clean and spacious, and food at the restaurant was just great. They offered a nice variety of seafood, very fresh. More

First time in Kirkwall for many years, but definately found a great base at the Shore. Excellent bar, food and room. Staff extremely friendly and got the craic with the owner Gareth. Absolutely could not be faulted. More

Stayed here for 1 night only , requested 0600 alarm call in order to catch 0700 ferry and had to move room as original room had no phone . Got woken at 0245 by alarm call and got virtually no sleep after that , did not get alarm call at 0600 as requested . The bar food was OK ,... More

Stayed here in May 2011 with friends, the hotel is excellent. Rooms are great, and staff are very friendly. The hotel has a very homely feel, with comfortable furnishings & staff who are always smiling. We also had a meal one night at the hotel, it was very good. The hotel is right next to the sea which is always... More