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Sands Hotel, Orkney 

Sands Hotel, Burray, Orkney, United Kingdom, KW17 2SS, Scotland, GB

Sands Hotel

Four star recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work. Our busy restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals and a la carte. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. The rooms, restaurant, garden room and lounge bar are all non-smoking; smokers are allowed to smoke in the Sands Bar. The Sands Hotel, originally built as a fish store in 1860, has been recently refurbished and upgraded to provide a high standard of both bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in Burray village. The imposing building overlooks Burray Harbour, Watersound Bay and South Ronaldsay. The village shop and Burray post offce are just 2 minutes walk away, and there is also a garage nearby. The Sands Hotel is just 4 miles from the Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margarets Hope.All rooms are en suite, have sea views and are non-smoking; smoking allowed in Sands Bar.

Rooms from:GBP75.00

Guest Rating: Guest Rating of 4.5 4.48 / 5

Hotel Features & Facilities


  • All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
  • Golf Course (within 3 km)
  • Garden
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Parking
  • Laundry
  • Family Rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Ironing Service
  • Bridal Suite
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Services
  • Bar
  • Packed Lunches
  • Heating
  • Gay Friendly

Hotel Policies


CANCELLATION POLICY:If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. COMMENTS:VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet via modem is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. Continental breakfast is not included and costs GBP 5.50 per person. Breakfast is not included and costs GBP 7.70 per person. Free public parking is possible on site. Pets are not allowed. A fixed amount of GBP 30 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable. CHILD POLICY:All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

  • Check in: 14:00
  • Check out: 12:00