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West End Guest House

7.9
Very good (437 reviews) |
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Jun 02, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025
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West End Guest House Kirkwall

Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • fabulous breakfast

Intro

Located about a 10-minute stroll from Orkney Wireless Museum, the 3-star West End Guest House Kirkwall offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and free private parking. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Kirkwall, including Saint Magnus Cathedral, which is only 450 metres away.

Rooms

Rooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and towels.

Location

The centre of Kirkwall can be reached within a 10-minute walk. From this Kirkwall hotel it will take nearly 20 minutes to walk to Highland Park Distillery.

Eat

The nearby dining opportunities include Garden View Restaurant, which is around 5 minutes on foot from this Kirkwall property.

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Rooms

Single Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 6 m2
Max capacity:
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 8 m2
Max capacity: +
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity: +
Small Single Room
Room size: 6 m2
Max capacity:
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 6 m2
Max capacity:
Single Room with Private Bathroom
Room size: 8 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 8.4
  • Comfort 8.2
  • Facilities 7.6
  • Free WiFi 9.1
  • Location 9
  • Total 7.8
  • Value for money 7.8
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Joy

9.2/10
It was clean and the staff were incredibly helpful. The breakfast was excellent, with a variety of options. We appreciated the convenient location, just a short walk to the center. Parking was also available, making it easy for us to explore.
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Annie

9.4/10
I had a delightful stay at the hotel, with exceptionally friendly staff who made me feel welcomed throughout my visit. The cleanliness was impressive, as my room and bathroom were meticulously maintained, and I appreciated the thoughtful breakfast choice ranging from cooked-to-order options to a nice continental selection. the convenient location allowed for easy access to the city's attractions, and the dedicated parking area was a huge plus.
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Jerry

9.8/10
The breakfast was delicious and offered a great variety, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. I appreciated the convenient location, being just a couple of blocks from the main shopping street, making it easy to explore the area. Plus, having safe parking available was a significant bonus.
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Jacob

9.8/10
The hotel is ideally located near the town centre, making it easy to explore and wander around. The staff were incredibly helpful, providing a wealth of information on attractions and safe walking routes. I was impressed by the cleanliness and organization; my room was serviced daily, and the breakfast was delicious with a great variety. Plus, there’s off-street parking available for added convenience.
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Dick

9.2/10
The breakfast was a delightful experience, offering a variety of well-made options that fueled our adventures. the location was fantastic, with easy access to charming shops and a convenient bus route for our explorations, plus there was private parking available at the rear.
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Doug

9.6/10
We had a delightful stay at this hotel, where the cleanliness was impeccable, and the staff were incredibly friendly, going above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. The location was perfect, just a short stroll from the town centre, allowing us to easily explore charming shops and cafes. Breakfast was another highlight, featuring delicious options that fueled us for the day ahead.
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Location

14 Main Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. The Orkney Museum 360 m (1181 ft)
  • 2. Grain Earth House 1.30 km (4265 ft)
  • 3. The Big Tree 520 m (1706 ft)
  • 4. Kirkwall Baptist Church 110 m (361 ft)
  • 5. The Earl's Palace 400 m (1312 ft)
  • 6. Scapa Distillery 2.13 km (1.32 mi.)
  • 7. Highland Park Distillery 1.46 km (4790 ft)
  • 8. Peedie Sea 880 m (2887 ft)
  • 1. Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour 590 m (1936 ft)
  • 2. The Happy Haddock 240 m (787 ft)
  • 3. Willows Takeaway 890 m (2920 ft)
  • 1. Kirkwall near St Magnus Centre 460 m (1509 ft)
  • 2. Stand 1 620 m (2034 ft)
  • 3. Stand 2 630 m (2067 ft)
  • 4. Stand 3 640 m (2100 ft)
  • 5. Kirkwall 630 m (2067 ft)