Murray Arms Hotel And Seafood Restaurant, Orkney, Saint Margarets Hope ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Back Road, Saint Margarets Hope, United Kingdom

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Private Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Saint Margarets Hope100 m

Airports

Kirkwall (KOI) 23.6 km

Eday (EOI) 55.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast was truly outstanding, especially the smoked salmon scrambled eggs which were fresh and cooked to perfection.” view full review

Cozy Comfort!

“The rooms were well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, from a super comfy bed to ample storage space.” view full review

Easy Parking!

“Parking was very convenient, with plenty of space available at the back and on the street, making our stay stress-free.” view full review

Welcoming Atmosphere!

“The restaurant was very accommodating, allowing pets and creating a welcoming environment for all guests, enhancing the overall experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Pets allowed
Security
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Cycling
Tennis court
Darts
Fishing

Services

Pet amenities available

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Children's menu
Game room

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities

Location

Back Road, Saint Margarets Hope, United Kingdom

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Back Road, Saint Margarets Hope, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Gallery

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

2.5 km

St Margarets Hope

W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum

3.2 km

Bay

Widewall Bay

3.2 km

Island

Hunda

2.9 km

Cellardyke / Sillerdyke

Olav's Wood

3.2 km

St Peter's

3.2 km

Museum

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

4.6 km

Island

Burray

4.1 km

Echna Loch

4.1 km

Hoxa Head

4.4 km

Nearby

The Smiddy Museum

30 m

Restaurants

The Sands Hotel

100 m

Restaurant

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean

Convenient location

Limited breakfast

Overcooked scrambled egg

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.3

Service

8.0

Dining

7.7

Louis

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is perfectly situated near the ferry, making it an ideal base for exploring Orkneys. The rooms were clean and sizable, offering all necessary facilities. The dining experience could have been improved with a better breakfast selection, but the convenient location compensates for it. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were really clean and fresh, with blackout blinds to make sure the bright nights on the island don't disturb your sleep. Basic but spacious with good facilities, exactly what we needed after weeks on the road.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, and I was pleased to find pet amenities available, a nice touch for pet owners.

Location

10.0

The location is superb, especially for those using the St Margrest Pentland Ferry, with easy access to the beautiful town and a perfect starting point for exploring Orkneys. No need to travel far for food after a day of touring.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although conveniently located in the area, could have been enhanced with a wider beverage selection to complement the traditional Italian dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great facilities, meeting our needs perfectly during the stay.

Clean

Limited breakfast

Stuart

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

After 3 weeks on the road, we found the hotel to be overpriced for what we're used to. The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable. It was a small and simple room with nothing particularly interesting. However, it was warm, spacious, and overall comfortable.

Rooms

8.0

The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was satisfactory, and pet amenities were available.

Location

9.0

The location was great for getting to other parts of Orkney Mainland for sightseeing, historic sites, and beaches. It's a beautiful town, making it a great base for exploration.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good; however, it could be improved with the addition of potato scones or fried bread. Breakfast started late at 8 am.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent for the price, though nothing exceptional was noted.

Oliver

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

The hotel was very cosy with a comfortable bed but the room felt cramped. The hotel's restaurant offered a good dining experience with delicious smoked salmon. The location was great for exploring Orkney Mainland and very close to the ferry terminal. The service was good, and pet amenities were available.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very cosy and had a comfortable bed, but it felt a bit small and cramped.

Service

8.0

The service was good, and they even had pet amenities available.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a beautiful little town, a great base for exploring Orkneys, and very close to the ferry terminal.

Dining

9.0

I had a great dining experience at the restaurant with delicious smoked salmon.