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The Sands Hotel Orkney

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The Sands Hotel Orkney, Burray, Orkney -0800 031 8416
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4.65
HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.65 out of 5 (442 Ratings)
11.8 miles Pickaquoy Centre Orkney
v20 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Set in a 19th-century building The Sands Hotel Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbor and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret's Hope is 4 miles away. All rooms at Sands have an private bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities as well as a hairdryer. The suites have a small kitchen and living area. The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:30
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Bar
` Billiards
` Darts
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Allergy-free rooms available
` Takeout dining services available

The Sands Hotel Orkney Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Wonderful (4.65 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Fri, 27 June 2025

very good overnight stay on...

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Oana Tue, 24 June 2025

Wonderful!

Liked: Everything. Especially the cleanliness and the attention to details. Wonderful accommodation!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Adrian Mon, 16 June 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Ian Sun, 15 June 2025

First class accommodation and food...

Liked: Breakfast was first class. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great situation and all in all would thoroughly recommend.
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Steve Tue, 10 June 2025

So much better than expected...

Liked: The location was right on the waterfront in a very quiet location
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Hendry Sun, 8 June 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Martyn Sat, 31 May 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Convenient location, close to ferry terminal. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and evening meal.
Disliked: Nothing

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Graham_caz_jersey Thu, 29 May 2025

Great little hotel. I'll certainly...

Liked: The staff were friendly, the restaurant was excellent and the location was beautiful, if a little out of the way.
Disliked: A little noise from neighbouring rooms

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kathryn Sat, 24 May 2025

Superb

Liked: Everything
Disliked: Nothing

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

William Wed, 21 May 2025

Superb

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