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3 stars

Merkister Hotel

Loch Harray, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
+44 185 677 1366
From
$177
Cheapest

rate per night

8.9
Great

based on 159 reviews

Merkister Hotel
Fri 4/26
Tue 4/30
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
Luxury room

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

Fri 4/26
Tue 4/30
Double room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including 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
8.9Couples
8.8Families
8.9Friends
8.8Solo

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Location

Loch Harray, Kirkwall

What's nearby

  • Earl's Palace, Birsay6.1 mi
  • Scapa Distillery10.5 mi
  • Orkney Museum10.6 mi
  • St. Magnus Cathedral10.6 mi
  • Bishop's Palace10.7 mi
  • Earl's Palace, Kirkwall10.7 mi
  • Balfour Castle11 mi
  • Highland Park Distillery11.2 mi
  • Fitty Hill17.7 mi
  • Noltland Castle19.7 mi
  • Noup Head Lighthouse20.1 mi
  • Grobost Beach20.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Merkister Hotel

Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$232
Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 38% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Merkister Hotel

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for your stay at Merkister Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Merkister Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Merkister Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Merkister Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $240, while the most expensive was $240.
  • How long should you stay at Merkister Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Merkister Hotel

  • Where is Merkister Hotel located?

    Merkister Hotel is located at Loch Harray, 10.6 miles from the center 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 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM 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 13.2 miles from Kirkwall Arpt. Merkister Hotel is 18.7 miles 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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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to city center

10.6 mi

Nearest Airport

Kirkwall Arpt

Distance to airport

13.2 mi