Merkister Hotel

Very good

Lovely staff and location for...

Liked: Breakfast was good, though I can always eat more fruit. I could put my bike into a covered storage area. The location was perfect for cycling around Orkney mainland, however I had no other evening meal options within reach. Staff were lovely, hard working and accommodated my meal times for catching ferries.
Disliked: As a vegetarian the menu looked ideal but I found the options were disappointing with hardly any vegetables, mainly chips. Though I was able to share some delicious new potatoes when a friend dined one night. The salad was adequate for one night but a bit uninspiring for 3 nights with the same dressing. As a vegetarian I don't have high expectations when eating out but I expected better options for the price, which was far more than I paid for the other places I stayed. I don't like to be negative since I realise hospitably is struggling for staff, and provisions, and was grateful for a comfortable refuge from the boisterous weather conditions. I really enjoyed exploring Orkney - thanks.

Exceptional

Liked: The setting the staff and the comfort
Disliked: That I couldn't stay longer!

Superb

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay

Liked: Location was amazing, the view from our room overlooked a beautiful loch where we could take an evening stroll. The staff were lovely and the meals special. Very sad to leave.
Disliked: Nothing could have been any better.

Great views of the island...

Liked: The location was amazing and the food was very good. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
Disliked: The food was too salty

Pleasant

Exceptional

Everyone at the hotel made...

Liked: All staff were amazing and a big shout out to Debbie for introducing us to her 6 Labrador pups as we were leaving. The location was as tranquil as it can possibly be. We were lucky to see fab sunset !!