Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site.
With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an en suite bathroom.
The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner.
Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organise boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Very comfortable
The asst manager Debbie could not have been more helpful and all the staff were very good”
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Sheila
United Kingdom
“The view was fabulous over the loch. We enjoyed the meals and the service was efficient and cheerful. I would definitely recommend it!”
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Michele
United Kingdom
“The dinner and breakfast were delicious. Great seafood. The view of the loch is lovely, and the staff were all friendly.”
Canning
United Kingdom
“ordering breakfast the night before really worked out well for us. the cooked breakfast was really good. we dined in each night of our stay. the staff were really friendly and offered to change things to suit my eating peculiarities. the location...”
Day
United Kingdom
“Amazing views, friendly staff and great fishing! Also good restaurant”
Joanna
United Kingdom
“Loved the location and hospitality. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and looked after.”
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Suzanne
Australia
“Very calm, quiet place to stay between sightseeing trips. Lovely lake but didn't fish..
Good size room.”
Leroy
United Kingdom
“Great location and staff were really nice, room was a bit dated but still cosy”
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Gail
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely. Nice location. Staff excellent.”
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Christian
Denmark
“Wonderful and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant with something for everyone.
It is not a new hotel, and that is exactly why this is a great place to stay. It has soul and the surroundings are great if you want to unplug (or fish =))”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Merkister Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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