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The Sands Hotel Orkney

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The Sands Hotel Orkney, Burray, Orkney -(888) 406-7656
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4.65
HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.65 out of 5 (441 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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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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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Mon, 25 August 2025

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Liked: View from the room overlooking Burray Harbour and the BoatyardStaff were very good, both checking in and the restaurant. Food was excellentThe hotel was sited on Burray, some 40 minutes from Stromness and 15 minutes from Kirkwall, but the trip to and from the island most days of our stay was interesting as you had to cross the Churchill Barriers and pass the picturesqe Italian Chapel
Disliked: Only a small point, the room was warm despite the outside weather so we slept with a window open ...... it was very quiet and no traffic noise etc ..... until 5am when the cockerel woke everyone up!

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Lorraine Sat, 23 August 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jiayi Fri, 22 August 2025

Pleasant stay during our trip...

Liked: Close location to St Margret Hope ferry terminal; clean and spacious; sea view windows; friendly staff.
Disliked: Nowhere to walk around nearby

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ken Thu, 21 August 2025

Very comfortable, good food ,...

Liked: Very comfortable, good food , friendly staff

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Lance Fri, 15 August 2025

Would stay there again.

Liked: Very clean and up together. Staff were very helpful and restaurant was good.
Disliked: Family room is a little tight for headspace given two beds in an attic room with sloped roof.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Dewi Thu, 14 August 2025

Lovely hotel, clean, comfortable and...

Liked: Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices. Evening meals were excellent. Staff courteous and pleasant. Nice location.
Disliked: No complaints

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Ranjan Sun, 10 August 2025

very supportive hotel and staff

Liked: super

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Chris Fri, 8 August 2025

We were there for a...

Liked: Friendly staff

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nick Fri, 8 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Definitely will be returning. Says it all really

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Richard Wed, 6 August 2025

Exceptional

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