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The Shore

The Shore Review: Everything You Need to Know

The Shore Is This the Best Place to Stay in Kirkwall (GB)?

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Situated 18 km from the Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from the Ring of Brogdar, The Shore offers comfortable accommodations in Kirkwall. This 3-star hotel features luggage storage facilities and complimentary WiFi. The property maintains a non-smoking environment and is conveniently located 16 km from Maeshowe.

Guestrooms at the hotel come equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. Some of the units at The Shore boast stunning sea views, and every room is furnished with a kettle.

The Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre in Burray is 17 km from the property, while the Ness of Brogdar is located 18 km away. The closest airport is Kirkwall Airport, just 5 km from The Shore.

Couples especially favor the location — they gave it an 8.8 rating for a getaway for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 large double bed

Facilities of The Shore

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Family rooms

  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Carpeted

  • Family rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom

  • Toilet with grab rails

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Shore takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash

Important Details
Essential information for guests staying at this property

If you are booking more than 5 rooms, please note that different policies and extra charges may apply. For further details, we recommend contacting the property directly.

To ensure a smooth check-in, please notify The Shore in advance about your expected arrival time. You can either use the Special Requests section when making your reservation or reach out to the property using the contact information provided in your confirmation email.

In response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this property has implemented additional safety and hygiene measures.

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