About this property

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have en-suite facilities. The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property. The property is situated opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location in Stromness with a pub serving amazing food! We had a great night. All staff so friendly and accommodating.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Very good food.
  • Kath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were exceptionally helpful and full of smiles. The food, at breakfast and at dinner, was absolutely terrific - dinner especially was first-class. Thank you all so much.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic the room was great the staff went above and beyond and were so nice the food was very good and the bar was excellent
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything from the pub below amazing food near the ferry 2 minutes walk.
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    both engineers that stayed at the hotel enjoyed the stay, facilities were very good. Food was good and the breakfast was excellent. Rooms were clean and comfortable and staff very pleasant.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very well run hotel, with first rate staff and in a great location. Food was also excellent.
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    Lovely clean room, comfy beds, great food in restaurant. Good breakfast
  • Branislav
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    This is a great place to stay in Orkney. We had a great time. The restaurant on the ground floor is one of the best on the island and it is recommended to book in advance. Breakfast was nice, too. The location is nice with available paid parking...
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    We loved our room, it was well arranged and fitted out with everything you need; the bathroom was very good, and a pleasant surprise in its size! It was so convenient to the ferry, bus, links, and walking around the beautiful downtown streets.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Ferry Inn
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Royal Hotel Hudson Lounge and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ferry Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should be aware before booking that the rooms are spread across multiple buildings that are all served by the Ferry Inn reception, restaurant and bar. The Harbourside House and Miller's House annexes are just a few steps across the narrow street from the main Ferry Inn building.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ferry Inn 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.