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Orkneylodge

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with indoor tennis courts and coffee shop/cafe

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
View from property
Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Hill View

Deluxe Twin Room, Accessible, Hill View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland, KW17 2RD

What's nearby

  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Orkneyinga Saga Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Skara Brae - 22 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tearoom - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Orkneylodge

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Orkneylodge. A playground, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 4 indoor tennis courts, outdoor furniture and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, games and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as dining tables and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • Games
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will need to ring the front door bell upon check in.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houton Bay
Orkneylodge Inn Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orphir
Houton Bay Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Inn
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel
Houton Bay Lodge
Orkneylodge Hotel
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir

Frequently asked questions

Is Orkneylodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orkneylodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orkneylodge?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Orkneylodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Orkneylodge located?

This family-friendly Orphir hotel is located by the sea, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Standing Stones of Stenness, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stromness Museum and Scapa Beach. Stromness Ferry Terminal and Orkneyinga Saga Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Orkneylodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good B&B, clean and friendly.
Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must although it is possible to get around by bus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Location on the road between Kirkwall and Stromness, very close to the Houton Bay Ferry pier (to Hoy & South Isles). Great views of Houton bay, Scapa Flow & Flotta. Good continental style breakfast with fresh red fruits. Friendly hosts. Family room for 4 was spacious enough for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Ingen kafe på dette hotellet
Relativt ny bygning med enkel innredning. Ingen kafe som angitt på Hotels.com sin side. 15-20 min kjøring til nærmeste spisested. Frokost serveres KUN mellom 08.00 og 08.30. Vertskapet var ikke begeistret for kunder som hadde bestilt "via Expedia".
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gregg, glasgow

had a lovely stay
we where up see family staff made us welcome and they where very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jan, England

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
We were satisfied with the accommodation, apart from the handbasin being in the room rather than the ensuite. Breakfast very good but available only from 8:15 to 8:45 am. No bar nor any food at other times. Reception only staffed in early morning .More like a B&B than an hotel. Very convenient for the ferry to Hoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Great place to stay , very homely , nice and quiet , very relaxing , reasonably priced , excellent , will be calling again ,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A Lovely Bed and Breakfast
Management and staff were super friendly and helpful, kept everything in tip-top condition. Arranged transportation, introduced us to other guests, went to bat for us with auto rental company.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ralph, NRW

Ideal zum Erkunden von Mainland
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Linda ist eine hervorragende Gastgeberin. Es gibt zwar kein Scottish Breakfast, aber trotzdem eine schöne Auswahl an Zutaten, so dass man genauso satt wird. Man kann alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut erreichen. Das Zimmer war groß, gemütlich eingerichtet und hatte sehr gute Betten.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sehr erholsamer Aufenthalt.
Wir haben 10 Tage in der Houton Bay Lodge verbracht und wurden dabei bestens von der Eigentümern Lynda Baird betreut, eine sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Frau. Das Zimmer war sehr großzügig und mit Dusche und WC ausgestattet. Natürlich gab es auch ein reichhaltiges Frühstück, das keine Wünsche offen ließ. Was uns sehr beeindruckte, war die absolute Ruhe, die in der Umgebung der Lodge herrschte. Und trotzdem waren alle touristischen Ziele der Hauptinsel binnen einer halben Stunde bequem erreichbar. So hatten wir einen sehr erholsamen Aufenthalt in Houton Bay Lodge und werden sicher noch einmal wiederkommen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Toronto, Canada

Wonderful, close to all sites.
Clean, modern, close to all sites. Breakfast was fine and staff very helpful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff, low-quality infrastructure
My husband and I stayed at HBL for a few nights. It was adequate overall; great staff who went out of their way to give us information and help, and who were efficient and attentive, but woeful building and plumbing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawna, Alaska, USA

Quiet B&B
Nice quiet B&B outside of town. When we checked in we got a free upgrade to the giant honeymoon sweet which was awesome! The room was huge, comfortable, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay here. Only down side was that it was out of town so there weren't any nearby restaurants and the lodge doesn't serve dinner. It had a very nice bar but we were there out of season so it was closed for the winter. Definitely will stay here next time we're in the Orkney's. Owner was very nice, helpful, and had recommendations on sites to see on the island.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Scottish Lass

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best
The room was a nice size and tidy. We only seen the owner when we arrived and when we left as there was never anyone on reception. The bathroom was not up to standard as the toilet seat was broken and water was coming out of the bottom of the shower unit and you had to turn the shower up to high to get the water to come through the shower head at any speed. Also the water would get very hot then cold without warning. The sink was in the room which meant you had to come out of the bathroom to wash your hands. When we used the coffee etc it wasn't replaced. The view from the window would have been very nice if they had tended the garden but all we could see was weeds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M., San Jose, CA

Nice hotel
Love Ralph, the proprietor. He was assisted by his newly graduated high schooler nephew and another friend of the family. They are very nice and helpfull. Good family atmosphere.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John, Canada

Houton Bay Bed and Breakfast
rooms vary as to size .the front rooms have a view of the bay.small fridge in room helps keep drinks and lunch cold. staff is very helpful. No restaurant on site so only brekfast is available for purchase - not included with overnight rate. more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bern, NORTH COAST NSW AUSTRALIA

Best bed in The Orkneys
Lovely big room, with a massive bed. Great hosts who even insisted on running our washing through for us, very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Whilst it sounds and looks a long way from places on a map, everything in The Orkneys is honestly just down the road so don't let that put you off.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Carl, North Pole

Decent, but in the middle of nowhere
The standard is ok for the region, but Houton is a quite remote location with no services nearby. The owners were friendly, but they almost seemed surprised that we were there. All in all, an ok hotel, but I will be looking for something in Kirkwall the next time I visit Orkney.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Quiet & friendly but chilly
Very peaceful setting, friendly people but in November the heating needs to be on more than allowed. Customers should be able to turn on and off when we need it, went off early evening so if out no heating on return. Also local restaurant recommended was closed - we checked it more than once, really need to give visitors accurate local information .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gerry, Glasgow

A very pleasant hotel
Very welcoming & comfortable experience. Lovely setting, good parking and helpful staff. Only negative (bad trend in B&Bs) that breakfast not included (or only because I booked through Expedia?).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Thurso

Houton Bay Lodge Orkney
My husband and I recently spent three nights at the Houton Bay Lodge Orkney. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from Linda our host. The room was large,tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and with beautiful polished wood features. The advice and local knowledge of our host helped us to make the most of our short stay. We would recommend this place if you are looking to stay out of town in a country area of Orkney.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janice, Canada

Peace and Quiet
The Lodge (inn) is away from the major centres on Orkney Mainland. But it is only 15 minutes from Stromness and Kirkwall (shopping). We travelled to the Orkney Islands to find our ancestors and visit the historical sites, which there are many. The staff are very friendly and helpful.