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Smithfield Guesthouse

Dounby

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

M
May
From
United States
A wonderful place to stay as long as you don't mind driving. It was semi centrally located to most sites you may want to visit while in Orkney. The staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Breakfast was delicious and prepared to order. The restaurant offered a nice variety of meals for dinner as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. The tv room/lounge was always available if you wanted somewhere to unwind. The staff was also kind enough to allow me to stay there a couple of hours after checkout while awaiting my ferry. I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
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US$218.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Rymmon Retreat

Orkney (Near Dounby)

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Julia
From
Germany
A wonderful, peaceful place to stay, super clean with so much love in detail. Felt like a Home. The Host Sarah is the sweetest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
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US$130.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

g
gill
From
Switzerland
Manager was very helpful, the meal was very good. Great shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
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US$153.24
1 night, 2 adults
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The Royal Hotel

Stromness (Near Dounby)

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

M
Maxine
From
United Kingdom
The team were amazing, Karen with a warm welcome. Ronnie for a spot on breakfast. Nicole the hostess was fabulous. Cameron and Adam made sure our glasses were not empty. The food was truly delicious. Location is beautiful and the rooms were very clean and well presented.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
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US$259.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Albert Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

T
Thomas
From
Switzerland
Nice room in new part of the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
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US$211.52
1 night, 2 adults
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The Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.

H
Hoelter
From
Australia
Loved the old world charm and character. The position was fantastic and the rooms very comfortable and lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
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US$195.15
1 night, 2 adults
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The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Located in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

C
Cheryl
From
United Kingdom
From arrival we were met with a friendly lady on reception, unfortunately I can't remember her name but she was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcome. The hotel in general was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. Myself and my partner had a great sleep, comfortable bed and a warm and clean room. We were just a few minutes walk away from everything that we needed. We didn't use the other facilities in the hotel but we definitely will if we return again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
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US$189.91
1 night, 2 adults
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The Shore

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

S
Sara
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room good location pet friendly and friendly staff Good food in the Kirkwall Hotel next door
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
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US$150.62
1 night, 2 adults
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The Stromness Hotel

Stromness (Near Dounby)

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

J
Jessica
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful old building amazingly located
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$116.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall (Near Dounby)

Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar.

P
Penny
From
New Zealand
Clean, well located, off street parking, lovely hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$155.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Dounby and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Evas Howe Lodge is set in Orkney, 10 km from Maeshowe and 11 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

From US$327.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Situated in Twatt and only 13 km from Ring of Brogdar, Runa Guest House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lochview

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Offering a garden and lake view, Lochview is located in Swannay, 24 km from Maeshowe and 26 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Viking's View BnB has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Located in Finstown and only 11 km from Maeshowe, Cottiscarth Cottages provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Situated 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodation in Orkney with access to a hot tub.

From US$216.11 per night

Budget hotels in Dounby and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Featuring sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Butterfly Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

From US$203.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Boasting sea views, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Hedgehog Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

From US$189.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Utkanten, a property with a garden, is situated in Stromness, 7.5 km from Maeshowe, 8.8 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 7.7 km from Ness of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Situated in Evie in the Orkney Islands region, with Sands Of Evie Beach nearby, Eviedale Cottages features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Orkney, Binnaquoy features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Situated in Finstown and only 7.2 km from Maeshowe, Quina Holiday Home features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Offering garden views, Nether Onston Cottage is an accommodation situated in Stenness, 3.5 km from Maeshowe and 4.3 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Set in Finstown and only 4.5 km from Maeshowe, Orkney Staycations - Thorvald offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

What guests said about Dounby:

10

I liked that it was a traditional guest house....no frills...

I liked that it was a traditional guest house....no frills just a comfortable and very clean room with a fantastic breakfast. Dounby is near to some major archaeological sites which are all well signposted. Stromness is not far from Dounby and is where the Ferry from Scrabster arrived and departs. Stromness is a beautiful wee town - I much preferred it to Kirkwall. For any visitor I would advice getting a good map and reading up a bit before you decide where you want to visit, depending on your interests. Also....just drive around and you'll find places .....nowhere is very far to drive and you'll come across interesting vistas and great craft shops everywhere.
Guest review by
Lesley
United Kingdom
6.0

Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post...

Dounby is situated at a crossroads with an hotel, post office, pharmacy, co op supermarket and a couple of craft shops. Everything you need for stay of a couple of nights.However there is no choice of other places to eat and drink unless you drive to the Merkister Hotel a couple of miles up the road and it's not always possible to have meal there as we discovered because they can be booked up.
Guest review by
Janet
United Kingdom

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