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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

$85

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

2. The Shore

Kirkwall

$74

$201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

3. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

$77

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

4. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

$141

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

$173

$207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

6. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

$61

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a door.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar in the background.

A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.

7. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

$210

$252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

8. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

$157

$188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

9. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

$109

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

10. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

$120

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

11. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

$98

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a folded towel, and a key on the bed. There are two bedside tables with lamps on either side of the bed.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

12. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

$147

$177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

13. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

$133

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

A loft-style living room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

14. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

$138

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

15. The Sands Hotel

Burray

$159

$191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Go beyond your typical stay in Shapinsay

Top landmarks in Shapinsay

Orkney Brewery

10.0/10 (1 review)

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Orkney Brewery— just one of the landmarks located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central Shapinsay.

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Learn more about Shapinsay

The region around Shapinsay is home to attractions such as Orkney Brewery and Orkney Museum.

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Check out reviews of Shapinsay hotels guests love

Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

fiona

Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

Linda

The Sands Hotel

Burray

10/10 Exceptional

Ben D

Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

Ken

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

10/10 Exceptional

Lori

Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret

The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

10/10 Exceptional

Neil

The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan

West End Guest House

Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

Matt

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Shapinsay?

Guests like The Ayre Hotel, Albert Hotel and The Shore.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Shapinsay?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Shapinsay, most properties offer refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

What will the weather in Shapinsay be like during my vacation?

The warmest months in Shapinsay are usually August and July with an average temp of 55°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 44°F. The rainiest months are October and November.

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