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3 stars

Merkister Hotel

Loch Harray, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
+44 185 677 1366
From
S$ 241
Cheapest

rate per night

8.9
Great

based on 159 reviews

Merkister Hotel
Sun 21-4
Thu 25-4
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
S$ 241
Luxury Room
S$ 499
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About Merkister Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
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.

Latest deals for Merkister Hotel

Sun 21-4
Thu 25-4
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Double room
bed type unknown
S$ 241
bed type unknown
S$ 288
bed type unknown
S$ 295
Luxury Room
bed type unknown
S$ 499

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Merkister Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry facilities
  • No smoking

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

General

  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Seating area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Free toiletries

Media and entertainment

  • TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Things to do

  • Fishing

Reviews of Merkister Hotel

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8.9
Very GoodBased on 159 verified guest reviews
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8.9Couples
8.8Solo
8.8Families
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Location

Loch Harray, Kirkwall

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace, Birsay9.9 km
  • Scapa Distillery17 km
  • Orkney Museum17.1 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral17.1 km
  • Bishop's Palace17.2 km
  • Earl's Palace, Kirkwall17.3 km
  • Balfour Castle17.7 km
  • Highland Park Distillery18.1 km
  • Fitty Hill28.5 km
  • Noltland Castle31.8 km
  • Noup Head Lighthouse32.3 km
  • Grobost Beach33.6 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Merkister Hotel

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FAQs when booking at Merkister Hotel

  • Where is Merkister Hotel located?

    Merkister Hotel is located at Loch Harray, 17 km from the centre of Kirkwall. Earl's Palace, Birsay is the closest landmark to Merkister Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Merkister Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Merkister Hotel.

  • Does Merkister Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Merkister Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Merkister Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Merkister Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Merkister Hotel from the airport?

    Merkister Hotel is 21.2 km from Kirkwall Arpt. Merkister Hotel is 30 km from Eday.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Merkister Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Merkister Hotel in Kirkwall and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Merkister Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Merkister Hotel.

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Cheapest

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3-star hotel
33% cheaperSmithfield Hotel8.6 Excellent (266 reviews)1.73 kmRestaurant, Bar/Lounge, Free Wi-FiS$ 138+
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Harrays1.5 km
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Madras cottage Orkney8 Excellent (5 reviews)1.5 kmLake view, Mountain view, KitchenS$ 222+
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Burrian, Lyermira & Kirkquoy10 Excellent (2 reviews)0.77 kmLake view, Kitchen, Outdoor dining areaS$ 443+

Most recommended

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3-star hotel
33% cheaperSmithfield Hotel8.6 Excellent (266 reviews)1.73 kmRestaurant, Bar/Lounge, Free Wi-FiS$ 138+
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Burrian, Lyermira & Kirkquoy10 Excellent (2 reviews)0.77 kmLake view, Kitchen, Outdoor dining areaS$ 443+
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Madras cottage Orkney8 Excellent (5 reviews)1.5 kmLake view, Mountain view, KitchenS$ 222+
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Harrays1.5 km

Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to city centre

17.0 km

Nearest airport

Kirkwall Arpt

Distance to airport

21.2 km