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Smithfield Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior
Interior
Restaurant
Interior
Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dounby, Orkney, Dounby, Scotland, KW17 2HT
  • Standing Stones of Stenness
    8 min drive
  • Skara Brae
    11 min drive
  • Maes Howe
    14 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Dounby

With a stay at Smithfield Hotel in Dounby, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corrigall Farm Museum and Standing Stones of Stenness. .This inn is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Bay of Skaill and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Skara Brae.
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What's nearby

  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 8 min drive
  • Mainland - 11 min drive
  • Skara Brae - 11 min drive
  • Ring of Brogdar - 12 min drive
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Birsay Bay Tearoom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tea & Tabnab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Appie's Tea Room & Gallery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peedie Fish & Chip Van - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Smithfield Hotel

Inn in Dounby with free breakfast and a restaurant
Smithfield Hotel offers 9 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
At Smithfield Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Smithfield Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Smithfield Hotel Inn
Smithfield Hotel Dounby
Smithfield Hotel Inn Dounby

Smithfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners with quiet rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall property was good, the room was somewhat spacious, the breakfast was good! Upon arrival, it was difficult to see there was parking behind hotel and where the front door was. There was a step up into the bathroom, and very restricted room while sitting on toilet. My husband's knees were slammed against the towel warmer. Ann Marie at reception was exceptionally helpful, and she got us dinner reservations at a nearby hotel. Very disappointed that the restaurant at the Smithfield was closed after we had made reservations for hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite rumors that hotel is up for sale, we found the staff to be responsive and helpful, and our stay was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sadly the hotel no longer has a restaurant and bar. Apparently they’ve been unable to get staff which seems to be an island wide issue. However the rooms are clean though a little dated. The breakfast was good and the staff accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Central & quiet location to explore Orkney,. Clean. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to explore Orkney
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the restaurant was closed. I only found out after booking. The nearest restaurant entailed a £40 return taxi fare
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast options and the staff are friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We had a great stay. The whole team very helpful and very friendly. Great breakfasts. The best prawn cocktail I've ever had. Thank you. Vikings also made an appearance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ivy and Ann Marie are great! Loved our stay at the Smithfield. Gas and groceries across the street. Breakfasts were fantastic. Dinner options in the immediate area are limited. Surrounding area is beautiful with relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

MARCUS

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The most expensive unmanned (except by appointment) B&B on Orkney. No restaurant or bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sean, Swampscott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was clean and comfortable with a nice breakfast. However, we booked it as a hotel with a bar and restaurant, which had ceased to operate by the time we got there. This is an issue in a fairly remote location with no other dining options. We were hiking, and the nearest place was almost 2 miles away. It needs to rebrand as a bed and breakfast. Although the staff were lovely, reception was usually closed with a phone number to call.This was the second time this has happened on our trip to Orkney. There seems to be a serious issue with finding staff, even though demand is high. While we were there, at least half the guests were hikers and cyclists. With no restaurant, perhaps the former hotel facilities could be converted into a self catering lounge with kitchen area, maybe a washer dryer. Drying room for boots and wet coats would be good. The life saver is the big Asda across the street with a good selection of food and alcohol!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable and restful 5-night stay here. The accommodation was very comfortable and in a convenient location for getting around the island (and travelling to others), while being nice and quiet as well. It's a shame that the restaurant is currently out of action but there are plenty of options in quite easy driving distance (although we would advise booking ahead, as a lot of them were quite sought-after). And an excellent breakfast was laid on (and a packed meal for the day of our early departure) by the very helpful staff. Also, there's a well-stocked Asda just across the road. It was a lovely holiday and we're very grateful for the opportunity to visit such a wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stanford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for touring the Orkneys. Well located opposite a Co-op with PFS
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not book this unprofessional hotel
Don't book this one if you have other options. It is a low level B&B, not a hotel. Room is small and not designed for a bedroom, big window is right above your bed, cold air will blow on your head when you are sleep. They give us a very small table for breakfast, I asked them is this table for one person or two? The answer was its for one person but it is for two of you. It is a very bad answer. Also, they only provide one meal for two person, they let us share one meal. I am a history researcher, when to many countries, never seen such bad service. Do not book this hotel if you have any other options. Thanks for reading.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at Smithfield Hotel. Lovely room, comfy bed, and great shower. Excellent breakasts and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute we were greeted at check in until we left we were so impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The seafood in the restaurant was one of the best meals we had in Scotland. Room was as advertised. Great little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022