With a stay at Orkneylodge in Orphir, you'll be by the sea, just a 3-minute walk from Mainland and 10 minutes by foot from Standing Stones of Stenness. .This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Orkneyinga Saga Centre and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Scapa Flow Visitor Centre.
What's nearby
Mainland - 3 min walk
Standing Stones of Stenness - 10 min walk
Orkneyinga Saga Centre - 8 min drive
Ring of Brogdar - 13 min drive
Stromness Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive
Getting around
Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Julia's Cafe Bistro - 13 min drive
The Noust Bar - 4 min drive
The Pier - 13 min drive
The Flattie Bar - 13 min drive
The Tearoom - 14 min drive
About this property
Orkneylodge
Beach hotel with indoor tennis courts and a coffee shop
Orkneylodge offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include indoor tennis courts.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as indoor tennis courts or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
1 coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
4 indoor tennis courts
Playground
Family friendly
Dining table
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Newspapers in reception
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Games
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Electric kettle
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Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will need to ring the front door bell upon check in.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Houton Bay
Orkneylodge Inn Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orphir
Houton Bay Orphir
Houton Bay Lodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Inn
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Orkney Islands/Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel
Houton Bay Lodge
Orkneylodge Hotel
Orkneylodge Orphir
Orkneylodge Hotel Orphir
Orkneylodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English).
Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must although it is possible to get around by bus.
We were satisfied with the accommodation, apart from the handbasin being in the room rather than the ensuite. Breakfast very good but available only from 8:15 to 8:45 am. No bar nor any food at other times. Reception only staffed in early morning .More like a B&B than an hotel. Very convenient for the ferry to Hoy.
Management and staff were super friendly and helpful, kept everything in tip-top condition. Arranged transportation, introduced us to other guests, went to bat for us with auto rental company.
Clean, modern, close to all sites. Breakfast was fine and staff very helpful
Dennis
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 June 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
26 June 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff, low-quality infrastructure
My husband and I stayed at HBL for a few nights. It was adequate overall; great staff who went out of their way to give us information and help, and who were efficient and attentive, but woeful building and plumbing.
Nice quiet B&B outside of town. When we checked in we got a free upgrade to the giant honeymoon sweet which was awesome! The room was huge, comfortable, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay here. Only down side was that it was out of town so there weren't any nearby restaurants and the lodge doesn't serve dinner. It had a very nice bar but we were there out of season so it was closed for the winter. Definitely will stay here next time we're in the Orkney's. Owner was very nice, helpful, and had recommendations on sites to see on the island.
Shawna
6/10 Okay
Scottish Lass
3 Sept 2013
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best
The room was a nice size and tidy. We only seen the owner when we arrived and when we left as there was never anyone on reception. The bathroom was not up to standard as the toilet seat was broken and water was coming out of the bottom of the shower unit and you had to turn the shower up to high to get the water to come through the shower head at any speed. Also the water would get very hot then cold without warning. The sink was in the room which meant you had to come out of the bathroom to wash your hands. When we used the coffee etc it wasn't replaced. The view from the window would have been very nice if they had tended the garden but all we could see was weeds.
Love Ralph, the proprietor. He was assisted by his newly graduated high schooler nephew and another friend of the family.
They are very nice and helpfull. Good family atmosphere.
rooms vary as to size .the front rooms have a view of the bay.small fridge in room helps keep drinks and lunch cold. staff is very helpful. No restaurant on site so only brekfast is available for purchase - not included with overnight rate. more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
Lovely big room, with a massive bed. Great hosts who even insisted on running our washing through for us, very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Whilst it sounds and looks a long way from places on a map, everything in The Orkneys is honestly just down the road so don't let that put you off.
Bern
6/10 Okay
Carl, North Pole
5 Apr 2013
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent, but in the middle of nowhere
The standard is ok for the region, but Houton is a quite remote location with no services nearby. The owners were friendly, but they almost seemed surprised that we were there. All in all, an ok hotel, but I will be looking for something in Kirkwall the next time I visit Orkney.
Very peaceful setting, friendly people but in November the heating needs to be on more than allowed. Customers should be able to turn on and off when we need it, went off early evening so if out no heating on return. Also local restaurant recommended was closed - we checked it more than once, really need to give visitors accurate local information .
Very welcoming & comfortable experience. Lovely setting, good parking and helpful staff. Only negative (bad trend in B&Bs) that breakfast not included (or only because I booked through Expedia?).
My husband and I recently spent three nights at the Houton Bay Lodge Orkney. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from Linda our host. The room was large,tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and with beautiful polished wood features.
The advice and local knowledge of our host helped us to make the most of our short stay.
We would recommend this place if you are looking to stay out of town in a country area of Orkney.
The Lodge (inn) is away from the major centres on Orkney Mainland. But it is only 15 minutes from Stromness and Kirkwall (shopping). We travelled to the Orkney Islands to find our ancestors and visit the historical sites, which there are many.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The location is about halfway between the 2 main towns in the Orkney's. If you want a place that is central and can drive everywhere then it is good. If you want immediate shopping or a choice of places to eat then not so much. The room could be darker with better curtains, there are several lights from the ferry service not too far away and the room did not get as dark as we would have liked. The bed was very hard but we are used to softer ones in the States. The manager did give us an extra duvet to soften the bed. Breakfast was a bit expensive but the dinner costs were comparable to both towns.
The hotel was a bit hard to find, especially if you are arriving after dark, so get a map before hand. Once you are there it is quiet and dark. You are right on the water and isolated, so the views are great. They serve a full Scottish breakfast if you want, but no other meal so make arrangements in town for lunch/dinner. The food was good and the inkeeper was very nice.
Location on the road between Kirkwall and Stromness, very close to the Houton Bay Ferry pier (to Hoy & South Isles).
Great views of Houton bay, Scapa Flow & Flotta.
Good continental style breakfast with fresh red fruits.
Friendly hosts. Family room for 4 was spacious enough for us.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
2 Aug 2017
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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