Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Free breakfast
Food and drink
Food and drink
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP
  • Italian Chapel
    12 min drive
  • Highland Park Distillery
    19 min drive
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    21 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    26 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

South Ronaldsay

At Murray Arms Hotel you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Sand of Wright and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this South Ronaldsay inn include Banks Chambered Tomb and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Italian Chapel - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port - 88 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Castle of Mey - 97 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sands Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Murray Arms Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This South Ronaldsay inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Murray Arms Hotel offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Murray Arms Hotel?

Yep, Murray Arms Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Murray Arms Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murray Arms Hotel on 6 Dec 2024 start from AU$154.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Murray Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Murray Arms Hotel is Sand of Wright (2.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Murray Arms Hotel?

No, Murray Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Murray Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Murray Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright, modern B&B with modern rooms. Ours was filled with natural light owing to skylights and had a comfortable bed and contemporary decor. The restaurant was excellent and specialises in high quality and excellently cooked seafood dishes. Breakfast was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay
We stayed overnight before going to Hoy. The welcome was excellent and warm and our room was lovely- the whole place was spotlessly clean. Eating in is an excellent option; we did and I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional little gem!
Lovely food and welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Spotsylvania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was quick and easy. No elevator though. The staff was excellent especially the two young men in the restaurant. They were excellent in every way. Book this hotel early they fill up quick with bus tours. There is a few restaurants nearby if you want a change but Brae Hotel dinner menu changes daily. They also worked with my wife's food allergy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in a great hotel
Great hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Food was amazing and very fresh. Staff were very friendly and helpful, we were made to feel very welcome. It was my birthday and they got me a cake and sang happy birthday. Made my birthday very special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome
Friendly welcome, very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth a trip
Absolutely good Sandra host was outstanding and room was clean and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the people were very friendly and the management kindly refunded us when we foolishly double booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spot on!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything excellent
Very friendly and welcoming .breakfast and dinner are excellent using locally caught seafood. An extremely well run hotel with lovely staff. Bed very comfortable, room large and very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh scallops are available in the restaurant every day! The rooms are updated and the showers are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub and hotel. Great food and staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Merritt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time , the staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an incredibly restful stay here. The food was great, staff very friendly and the bed big and comfy...thank you! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel but room on the tight side
Lovely hotel the room was very small nowhere to put anything and very tight but staff were very friendly and helpful and dinner on the evening was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived after 11pm, was warmly received and taken to my room. Breakfast was very good, as was the service all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. Friendly staff, fantastic seafood and nice cosy rooms. It’s in a nice little village on South Ronaldsay - which is very pretty and has lots of good walking and interesting wildlife. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Kirkwall across the Churchill barriers. There also seems to be a decent bus service to Kirkwall and Stromness although I didn’t use this. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exemplary staff and manager
Beyond expectations in hospitality. We had a tasty meal in the bar with locals filling us in on island lore. The staff was beyond friendly. As a team, they helped rescue my laptop, left on a local bus, by asking a friend to chase the bus down by car…a brilliant rescue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023