West End Guest House, Kirkwall ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Private Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

8 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Single Room Private Bathroom

Max:

1 person

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Small Single Room

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1 person

6 m²

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1 Single bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kirkwall700 m

Airports

Kirkwall (KOI) 5.5 km

Eday (EOI) 32.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast options were impressive, with both hot and cold dishes that exceeded my expectations.view full review

Easy Parking Access

Having parking available was a major convenience and made my stay much more enjoyable.view full review

Cozy and Equipped

The room had everything I needed, including extra blankets and good quality towels which made my stay comfortable.view full review

Excellent Shower

The shower had fantastic water pressure, providing a refreshing and enjoyable experience during my stay.view full review

General

Wi-Fi

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Laundry

Dining

Restaurant

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU

Map view

14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU

City landmarks

Museum

Orkney Wireless Museum

780 m

United Kingdom

Highland Park Distillery

1.6 km

Ayre Road

The Orkney Distillery

860 m

Marina

Kirkwall Marina

1.0 km

Harbour Street

870 m

Peedie Sea

830 m

Scapa Bay Opposite the far end of the beach

HMS Royal Oak Memorial

1.7 km

Skua Road Hatston Industrial Estate

Grain Earth House

1.3 km

Kirkwall KW15 1SE

Scapa Distillery

2.1 km

Beach

Scapa Beach

2.4 km

Island

JP Orkney

3.3 km

Quanter Ness

4.0 km

Mainland,

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

4.2 km

Wideford Hill

4.2 km

Head of Work

4.8 km

Nearby

Monument

Saint Magnus Cathedral

450 m

Palace

The Earl's Palace

480 m

Museum

The Orkney Museum

380 m

Church

Kirkwall Baptist Church

90 m

Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road

Orkney Witchcraft Memorial

340 m

Albert Street

The Big Tree

530 m

12 Scapa Road

Scapa Crafts Orkney Chairs

540 m

Restaurants

The Happy Haddock

240 m

69 Junction Road

Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour

590 m

37 Albert Street

Willows Takeaway

900 m

Willow Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.0

Service

8.0

Dining

7.7

Victor

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The West End Hotel is ideally located near the town and serves as a perfect base for exploring Kirkwall. The rooms were cozy but had a sloping floor issue that was a bit bothersome. The service was helpful overall, though some lengthy phone calls caused delays. Dining was satisfactory with a good selection of meals. The location near attractions and amenities makes it a convenient choice for a stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although equipped with an ensuite shower and tea/coffee facilities, had a sloping floor that required a makeshift solution to level the bed.

Service

7.0

The staff were helpful and provided guidance for exploring the area, but some extensive phone calls led to waiting times.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near the town center, bus station, and key attractions like St Magnus Cathedral makes it an ideal choice for sightseeing.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a satisfactory selection of well-cooked meals, with organized seating arrangements based on room numbers.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides a good range of whiskies, gins, cocktails, and beers, making for a pleasant stay.

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, cosy, and well-equipped with Scottish-made toiletries. The service was friendly, and the location was convenient for exploring Kirkwall town center. The dining experience was decent, although there were some minor issues. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spotlessly clean, cosy, and well equipped with Scottish-made toiletries. The shower was nice, and I appreciated the tea and coffee making facilities. The room was serviced daily.

Service

8.0

The staff, including the barman, were very friendly and offered helpful suggestions during my stay. They made me feel welcome and attended to any requests promptly.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a quiet street, a short distance from the center, with good car parking facilities. It's a convenient base for exploring Kirkwall town center and the surrounding area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was generally good, and breakfast was a great way to start the day. However, there were some issues with the quality of ingredients used in the meals.

Facilities

The hotel’s facilities were good, but there were some minor inconveniences during my stay.

Rosemary

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the old town shops and restaurants, making it easy to explore Kirkwall on foot. The single rooms are a bit small for the price, especially with the sink outside the bathroom. The service is exceptional, with friendly staff, but the dining experience might not satisfy all seafood lovers.

Rooms

7.0

The single rooms are a bit small for the price, with the sink in the room and not in the bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff were all very friendly and provided top-notch service.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Kirkwall on foot, close to the main attractions and in a quiet area near the shopping street.

Dining

8.0

The cooked meals were very nice and set me up well for the day, but some dishes may not meet everyone's expectations.