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West End Guest House

West End Guest House
West End Guest House – Kirkwall
West End Guest House – Kirkwall
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About West End Guest House

Comfortable Accommodations West End Guest House in Kirkwall offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and modern amenities including TVs and electric kettles. Essential Facilities Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi, along with private check-in and check-out services. The property features an outdoor seating area and a picnic spot. Convenient Location Located 2.5 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the guest house is near Scapa Beach (1.6 mi), Maeshowe (9.9 mi), and Skara Brae (17 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 190 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location, comfort. Staff opened the window after first night which made the room much more comfortable. Hot water faucet in bathroom was not able to be shut off completely.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No breakfast was served The room was poorly planned

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was perfect in Kirkwall and not too far from the airport. Room was well stocked with tea / coffee / milk facilities and towels for the bathroom . Also provided a plate which was good if I had needed to bring food back to the room . Bathroom a bit tired - I had trouble turning the hot tap off properly TV - could not get it to turn on, probably needs new batteries in the remote

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good location. Felt safe enough to leave our bags in the comfortable common space before and after checkout. Directions were very clear about how to access our unit. We never saw any staff (nor needed to).

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Breakfast not included. The room was up 4 flights of stairs, so Liam carried my suitcase. Much appreciated, as I had a broken toe. The only adverse comment re the room was that it was rather easy to hit the hard, protruding edge of the bedstead, given the space. So bruises. Maids were friendly, gave me extra biscuits. I did like the Guest lounge being available, and its small library. A help, given the ferry timetable. See above.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    The temperature in the shower fluctuated between scalding and cold. Otherwise, everything else was fine.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Little pricey for a one night stay

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Good location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Easy to find, parking good, clean comfortable room.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Good location The floors were uneven, so the head of the bed was slightly down hill ?

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Our room was nice with two twin bed and two chairs. Tea and coffee station provided as well as biscuits. Good location for us, we arrived by the ferry at 11pm and the self check in worked which was a relief as there is no staff onsite. The hotel seems a little dated but our room was recently renovated. Other rooms were being done when we were there. Guest lounge was available for us to use with a small fridge, microwave and plates, cups, cutlery. The lounge was cleaned on a regular basis and was a good spot to relax aside from your room It would have been nice to have a small table in the room as opposed to a desk.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Great location. Nothing.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Parking is not always available. Bathroom was very dated but clean. The shower is extremely small and the curtain just constantly clings to you because there is no room in it. Very similar size to a shower on a cruise ship.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Very good

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Good

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Easy to check in and get to rooms. We had to leave really early to catch the ferry back to the mainland and staff left us premade sandwiches, chips and waters to take with us in lieu of breakfast. Was super nice of them to accommodate us. Beds in our room were slightly tilted on an angle. Was weird, but didn't affect sleeping.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Very clean. No one there at check-in. Felt very isolated. Had questions. No one to ask. Never saw any staff all night. Front and back doors unlocked all night. Anyone could walk in. Bed VERY uncomfortable. Lumpy. Needed new mattress. Pillows lumpy. Needed new pillows. Room very cold all night. Heater put out little if any heat. Would never recommend to anyone.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Superb

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Good location, clean, affordable. N/a

Frequently asked questions about West End Guest House

Does West End Guest House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, West End Guest House offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does West End Guest House offer parking?
Yes, West End Guest House offers free parking on-site.
Does West End Guest House have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. West End Guest House offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does West End Guest House have a fitness center?
West End Guest House does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is West End Guest House located, and how walkable is the area?
West End Guest House is located at 14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU. With a Walk Score of 78, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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