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The Kirkwall Hotel

Historic Hotel on Waterfront in Orkney

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Overview

The dog-friendly Kirkwall Hotel in Orkney offers stunning harbour views and is perfectly situated in the historic town of Kirkwall. This charming Victorian hotel is right on the harbour front, next to the marina and promises a plethora of fabulous walks for you and your best furry friend to explore in this wonderful rich landscape. With gorgeous countryside, sand and sea, your pooch will have a chance to become a fully fledged island pup. The hotel itself is super comfy and dog welcoming.

The recently restored 37 bedrooms are themed to this historic fishing town with industrial-style furnishings and warm textiles. Sample a whisky or two at the dog-freindly Highland Park bar which offers over 100 whiskies, distilled right on the doorstep in Kirkwall. Or if you are more of a gin fan you can sample a gin flight. Dine at the Harbour View Restaurant which serves up seafood platters and other Orcadian produce. Your dog can explect a comfy dog bed, special treats and hound bag plus a walking map, featuring local trails and your dog will have wonderful fun exploring the fabulous beaches, clifftop walks, hills and moorland.

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Highlights

  • Historic Hotel on Waterfront in Orkney
  • Stunning harbour views
  • Delicious seafood platters and other Orcadian produce to taste

Pooch perks

  • A comfy dog bed, special treats and hound bag in your room
  • Fabulous walks for you and your pup
  • Beaches, clifftop walks, hills and moorland to explore

Bow Wow Factor

Must be the wonderful dog-friendly atmosphere at the hotel and the beach walks, the chance for your dog to frolic and splash about in the shallow waters as well as the lovely moorland and hilltop walks your dog will love.


Contemporary yet characterful, each of the 37 beautifully restored bedrooms gives a gentle nod to this historic fishing town, with industrial-style furnishings and warm textiles.


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  • FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
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Dine with Your Dog

You can dine with your dog in the dog-friendly Highland Park bar or if you would rather leave your dog in your room after a long day of dog walks you could dine at the Harbour View Restaurant. This offers local Orcadian fayre including the finest catches and delicious favourites like the Kirkwall Bay fish Chowder, the local beef and Guinness pie, smoked haddock souffle and Scottish cheeses. The hotel is also famed for its afternoon tea and full orkey breakfast - you could even treat your dog to a sausage of two!



Need to know

This hotel has City facility
City
This hotel has Restaurant facility
Restaurant
This hotel has WiFi connection facility
WiFi Connection
This hotel has Pub Within 1 Mile facility
Pub Within 1 Mile
This hotel has Wheelchair Access facility
Wheelchair Access
This hotel has Pet amenities onsite facility
Pet Amenities Onsite

The Kirkwall Hotel Reviews


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Cosy hotel in a good location

DA, Clackmannanshire, stayed: May 2026

The only problem is that you hear the people above so difficult to sleep



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Map & Directions

Address

Harbour Street
KW15 1LE


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Location & Local Attractions

The Kirkwall Hotel sits at the heart of Orkney's enchanting landscape, offering a plethora of dog-friendly activities and walks right on its doorstep. Stroll along the historic streets of Kirkwall with your dog, exploring ancient sites like the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral. The nearby Orkney coastline presents an array of serene beaches, perfect for leisurely walks where your dog can play in the gentle waves. A popular walk for dog owners. is the Crantit trail which is just outside Kirkwall and close to Scapa beach - a bracing walk leading directly to the beach. Also visit the wide sandy beach at Skaill. You can even take a dog-friendly ferry from the mainland to Orkney.



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