Friendly service but treat the barmaid with kid gloves – like too much Scottish hospitality it is fine until you upset the staff by just being a customer – I waived over to the bar maid signalling another pint when she was ready – I was told it was not a waitress service and I would have to wait –... more

Very good Hotel. Position is perfect, in front of ferry terminal in Kirkwall. The rooms are big and very clean, with a very modern bathroom. The breakfast is good but not inclusive. There isn't wireless connection in the room....what a pity! more

stayed at the shore for 6 days, the room was large and well furnished, modern and tidy. the food in both the restaurant and bar was fantastic. the staff were very friendly and always helpful. will be staying again more

We arrived from the ferry at 11pm, very helpful at checkline Good size rooms, but very small shower Rooms are up to date and clean, well furnished We were surprised to be kept awake with the noise outside The only thing that let the hotel down was the quality of the breakfast, this was not included in the room rate more

It was very comfortable ,a bit noisy at the weekend but it was Rugby 7s so I think we were probably unlucky. Everyone was really pleasant there.Fine not luxury but good. We did like the Orkneys and would particularly recommend the "Reel" folk cafe for good value snacks and a bar where the local folk musicans go at to jaqm... more

We stayed here for three days, and greatly enjoyed the experience. The outside of the hotel is not particularly special, but our room was modern and stylish, as was the bar and restaurant. Cooked breakfasts were excellent, as was the one evening meal we had in the hotel. A very good base for exploring Orkney! more

Really nice modern, clean and friendly hotel. Excellent bar with big sports tv. Very nice restaurant too. Friendly staff. Can get a bit noisy at pub closing time. Traffic noise from main road outside was beginning to sound a bit like Brands Hatch at night (I am a light sleeper!) Thanks to drunk reveller who woke me up with a... more

Stayed overnight on my way home from aberdeen the room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable both the evening meal and breakfast were great and the staff were extremly helpful and pleasant more

We stayed at the Shore for 3 nights and had a brilliant stay. The room was spacious, clean and modern. The bar and restaurant offer great quality and a chance to kick back after a day touring orkney. The French Martini was also a plus - especially on a Friday 5-7 when cocktails are 2 for 1!). The staff are... more