Our family traveled to Edinburgh, the East and West Highlands and Orkney. This restaurant was hands down the best food (as well as the best prices) of the entire trip. We enjoyed the fish and chips (flavorful and not greasy), salmon served over chick peas and vegetables, scallops (served in entirety with Thai curry). These dishes were accompanied by fresh... More

Excellent hotel, staff, food and owners! Close to Churchhill Barriers and the lovely Italian chapel. 5 minute drive from the Pentland ferry. Lovely clean modern room. A credit to Orkney and great base to see the island.

We had visited this hotel for morning coffee and then, on anothe day for lunch. On both occasions the food was good, served by very smart friendly capable Staff. We booked at table for dinner for another evening. When we arrived the two young very inexperienced Staff could not find the reservation, however we did get a table. We decided... More

Delightful, friendly staff, exceptionally clean rooms, good food - perfect. From the minute we arrived we were impressed. Nothing was too much trouble. Very helpful and efficient. Nice family 'suite'. Breakfast and dinner - first class. I'd love to go back again - maybe even for a longer stay.

I stayed at this Hotel on 28th February with my fiancee and our 18 month old daughter. We stayed in the Swona. This hotel is spotless. I mean completly spotless. I even tried looking for dust and dirt and found nothing. The view from our window was amazing. We ate in the resturant in the evening. A very good menu... More

We have just returned from Orkney and spent one night at this lovely friendly small hotel - should have been 2 but the ferry was cancelled. Staff were very helpful from us booking to leaving. Our room was lovely and clean with all that we needed. Dinner was lovely - we just ate from the bar menu which was very... More

The Sands Hotel has provided me with everything i have needed this trip to Orkney, John & Evelyn are amazing hosts. i came in late at night looking for a room for the night and ended up staying almost a week! Couldnt recommend it more

Despite quite a large scale they managed to provide personal attention. A varied menu but the chef obviously enjoys cooking the local seafood which is certainly worth a try. Reasonably priced and good service.

We booked this lovely hotel for three nights and wished we could have stayed for longer. The room was spotless, well furnished and decorated, the bed was lovely and comfortable, so much so that we kept on oversleeping. We ate at the hotel every night of our stay and were very pleased with the food on offer. At breakfast the... More