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76 Victoria St, Stromness KW16 3BS, Scotland
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Orca Hotel
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Stromness
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013
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Aviemore, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We stayed four nights. The rooms are small, clean and quiet. The breakfast is well prepared and generous. You won't find luxury here. But you will find a good place to sleep, a welcoming owner and cook, and a good location. It's a good value in an expensive place to visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Orca, although having read the negative comments on here I was a bit worried. I needn't have been the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was done as I requested with plenty to eat. I will stay here again.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Had a great time at the Orca Hotel - staff friendly and obliging and very interesting to speak with. Breakfasts were grand and the room was warm and clean. Great little place to relax and gather yourself together. Highly recommend the Orca Hotel and if you enjoy youth hosteling then you will love this place - very similar ambiance -... More

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Redcar, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I stay at the Orca with my mate as we went there to move his father back to the main land after living in Orkney for 33 years. We found the hotel basic but clean, & very friendly,& after 12 hours on the road it was nice to find a nice comfortable & warm bed. The breakfast was very good... More

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Whitby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I have read some of the negative views about this hotel, and I cannot see why people are complaining. yes the furniture is a bit dated, but the hotel is clean and tidy, It is a budget hotel so don't expect the Ritz. The landlady is very friendly and she does a really good breakfast and she is constantly asking... More

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Whitehaven, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Very friendly, warm welcome after a very long journey. The bedroom was comfortable and warm with an unexpected en suite shower room. Breakfast was good with a reasonable choice on offer. I booked for 1 person and was given a family room which would have been perfectly good if I had taken my husband and son.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

As a group of 9 (originally 11) mostly 60+ year olds, we thoroughly enjoyed our Orkney holiday and were very pleased we chose the Orca. Doris and Marlene were most accomodating and welcoming and the breakfasts were great and varied. We were free to use the dining room during the day/evening and the spare fridge and washing machine/drier (which we... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

I always think that when you get the extremes of reviews that you have here,then you are talking about an establishment which deviates from the norm and this one certainly does! It is not the Premier Inn! If you are a person who requires a toothbrush to be have been taken to every corner of the room, then this is... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2012

Three of us stayed three nights (14-17 September 2012) in the Orca Hotel, two in a family room and the third in a single room. The furnishings were unpretentious but clean and comfortable. The owner, Doris Fischler, and her staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were very good indeed and could have been enormous, had we so wished. Our... More

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Hampshire, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

I booked the Orca for a diving trip to Scapa Flow and after some good reviews I was a bit worried by some of the negative ones I saw leading up to my visit in September. The Orca's not a hotel, it's a B&B or Guesthouse in a tiny Orkney town. If people stay in Stromness and expect modern hotels... More

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Also Known As:
Orca Hotel Stromness
Orca Hotel Stromness, Orkney Islands
Address: 76 Victoria St, Stromness KW16 3BS, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands > Mainland > Stromness
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Stromness
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Orca Hotel is a family-run guest house in the heart of Stromness, the unspoiled, 17th century fishing port, famed for its Hudson Bay Company connections and long maritime history. Located right on the harbor just a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal, it is ideally situated to explore Orkney by land and sea. Central Location with its own restaurant. Local Fare ... more   less 

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