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The Shore

The Shore
The Shore – Kirkwall
The Shore – Kirkwall
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Shore

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Shore features free WiFi throughout the property. Kirkwall Airport is 2.5 mi away.

Amenities

  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 187 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Stayed here to be able to get to Kirkwall Airport; bus stops at the sister hotel. Good location for people arriving by ferry. Had a wonderful Indian dinner around the corner at Dil Se. The Shore is now part of the Kirkwall Hotel. No staff at the Shore. Seems highly overpriced.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent place in an excellent part of the town

  • Engine customer May 2026

    No lift.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    A very convenient location near the ferry terminal (about 1.5 miles) and not too far from the airport. For arriving on the ferry at a late hour, the public bus transport to the hotel was great. The bedding is high quality something I really appreciated as so many hotels are not. The room is very small, and they need more shelf space for things like the teapot and other. The sink tended to clog.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Locality to Kirkwall town although I arrived late at night. Room was above a laundry. Dryers running at 5.30. Very noisy. Window blinds don’t fit in windows very well. Bathroom extractor fan incredibly noisy.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Room was well appointed and very clean. Beds were comfortable. We would happily stay again. Close to shops and eateries. Everyone was very friendly.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Breakfast didn’t have because it was to expensive Room was satisfactory Didn’t have dinner there The housekeeping was unacceptable as our room was only cleaned once in the five nights we were there.one excuse was they couldn’t find the room key, another was that it was to late in the day for the staff to do it.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Location good and staff pleasant Hot water Very noisy room. Thought people from upstairs were in the room or going to come through the ceiling. Couple stains on bedding and silicone in shower a bit dirty. Extractor fan didn't work.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good , great location

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Central location

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The location was just right. The room was small, but clean and well decorated. The bed was very comfortable. Staff were great. It is an annexe of the Kirkwall Hotel. Access and corridors are very dated but clean. Did not enjoy the breakfast but there was lots of it.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Breakfast is at the Kirkwall hotel and was good. Location is really good, by the shops, restaurants and harbour.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Arrived late off the ferry. Very comfortable room with real coffee

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Location, hospitality Bed and pillow could have been better

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jan 2025

    Both excellent

Frequently asked questions about The Shore

Does The Shore have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Shore offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Shore offer parking?
Yes, The Shore offers free parking on-site.
Does The Shore have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Shore does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Kirkwall, see business hotels in Kirkwall.
Does The Shore have a fitness center?
The Shore does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Shore located, and how walkable is the area?
The Shore is located at Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG. With a Walk Score of 73, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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