My adult son and I stayed two nights at Houton Bay Lodge, Lynda and Alfie were very helpful giving us suggestions of interesting places to visit while on the island. The food at the restaurant was good and breakfast was very plentiful. The room was clean, with a nice view of Scapa Flow. more

Huge rooms, excellent hosts, all the facilities needed. One of the best I have stayed in and coped well with weather induced changes to my plans. more

A short break in a modern hotel with outstanding accomodation and food overseen by the resident proprietor, quiet location adjacent to day time ferry terminal. Highly recommended more

Title says it all! Ridiculously expensive, owner is OTT, can be very rude an makes up stories just to top yours! Rooms are ok but if i had to advise friends i would advise them "Do not go there!" more

Great place to stay with very large rooms. There is a well-stocked bar and the staff are very helpful. Evening meals used local produce, and portions were big and very tasty. Breakfasts were substantial. The setting of the hotel was perfect with a lovely view of the bay, which also served as a ferry stop. This added to the whole... more

We have just returned from 6 nights at the Houton Bay and we had a very good stay. On arrival we were made very welcome, shown to a large room (Hoy) with all you could need: comfortable bed, very clean bedroom and bathroom, relaxing chairs, fridge, ample storage space, trouserpress, freeview, tea/coffee making facilitiy and small decanter of sherry. We... more

Only booked here for 1 night, but to be truthful would not have stayed any longer. The landlady was very trying and we found her to be very OTT. She was intrusive and her stories were almost unbelievable! The cost of the evening meal was very expensive and breakfast was only just acceptable. My husband asked for ice cream with... more

quiet and peaceful relaxing,highland park was excellent,and proprietors made you welcome.room was spacious ,bathroom could have been bigger, we would go back more

If, like us, you want to know what to do and where to go in Orkney, then look no further!! Lynda's unbounded enthusiasm for all things Orkney is a pleasure to behold. Helpful, friendly, professional all in all a brillant place to base yourself to explore the islands. We'll be back!! more