Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child
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Breakfast included
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US$196
per night
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US$587
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Price for:
Total cost to cancel Cancellation Total cost to cancel Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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US$224
per night
Price
US$671
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About this property
Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an en suite bathroom. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organise boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
United Kingdom“Very comfortable The asst manager Debbie could not have been more helpful and all the staff were very good” - Sheila United Kingdom“The view was fabulous over the loch. We enjoyed the meals and the service was efficient and cheerful. I would definitely recommend it!”
- Canning United Kingdom“ordering breakfast the night before really worked out well for us. the cooked breakfast was really good. we dined in each night of our stay. the staff were really friendly and offered to change things to suit my eating peculiarities. the location...”
- Day United Kingdom“Amazing views, friendly staff and great fishing! Also good restaurant”
- Christian
Denmark“Wonderful and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant with something for everyone. It is not a new hotel, and that is exactly why this is a great place to stay. It has soul and the surroundings are great if you want to unplug (or fish =))” - Jill United Kingdom“Location was amazing, the view from our room overlooked a beautiful loch where we could take an evening stroll. The staff were lovely and the meals special. Very sad to leave.”
- Anne United Kingdom“Staff are super friendly. I was upgraded to the Suite 1 on arrival (no extra charge) and it was delightful. I found I could park my pushbike just outside my door in the spacious and secure vestibule. The large en-suite room, with TV and other...”
- Janet United Kingdom“Good choice of breakfast and nicely presented. Food, including the evening meal, was very good overall. I had a room with a lovely outlook across the loch. Good, quiet, country location. I liked the way the public rooms were...”
- Agnes United Kingdom“Fabulous location. Excellent staff, very attentive. Beautiful clean room. Food was excellent and being Scottish I loved that they offered “tatties” rather than potatoes. Parking is good and there is a beautiful Loch in the doorstep. I would...”
- Claire United Kingdom“Loved staying with you ! Debbie on your staff is an absolute gem!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Merkister Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
