About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Karrawa Guest House in Kirkwall offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor seating area. The property features a patio and outdoor furniture, perfect for leisure activities. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free WiFi, free on-site private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Additional amenities include housekeeping service, luggage storage, and a dining area. Breakfast Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests appreciate the quality and selection. Local Attractions: Located 3 km from Kirkwall Airport and Scapa Beach, the guest house is near Maeshowe (17 km) and Skara Brae (29 km). Water sports are popular in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing, room was modern with a stunning bathroom, nothing was too much trouble for the owners. Very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend.
  • Dixon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely host, Fiona. Spotlessly clean, modern room. Well equipped. Excellent breakfast. Best b&b we have stayed in
  • Bogdan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place and great people. Very comfortable bed. Good breakfast choice. Value for money
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The quality of a accommodation was beyond our expectation. The bedroom was really comfortable and well appointed with a high spec ensuite. The breakfast was perfect with a wide variety of choice. Fyiona, the owner, made us feel very welcome....
  • Radu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked everything. It was the best service we received and we will go again every time we'll be in Kirkwall.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, cleanliness, quiet room, friendly hosts, wide range of breakfast options cooked with care, beautifully appointed and decorated, reasonably priced, easy off street parking.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything, easy to locate, warm and cosy atmosphere, bedroom was warm, comfy bed, well appointed with lovely en suite. breakfasts were fabulous, hosts were so attentive to every detail, they were so personable and genuinely lovely people
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay here. I arrived very late and the lady stayed up just for me to let me in. Rooms were clean and tidy and I slept really well. Breakfast was delicious. I can't think of anything else the host could have done to make it more...
  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    The owners, the breakfast, the bedroom, the welcome package, the lovely bright breakfast room.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely, food was excellent. The property was clean, well cared for. It is the perfect balance between being close to town while also being away from the hustle and bustle. A lovely view as well.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Home away from Home with friendly, helpful hosts. Our guest house is centrally situated on the mainland of Orkney with nothing more than a 30 minute drive away.

Neighbourhood information

Karrawa is set on the outskirts of the town centre in a quiet residential area. Inganess beach only one mile away and Highland Park Distillery close by also.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Karrawa Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Karrawa Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: D, OR00115F