3 Star Hotel

Ferry Inn

10 John Street, Stromness, United Kingdom View Map

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Ferry Inn

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The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognized in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have private bathrooms. The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property. The property is located opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

176 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.2
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “It’s location is Great right opposite the ferry terminal The long stay car park is nearby and is free. Make sure you use…”
  • “The staff was very helpful and kind”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room

183 sqft • 1 Double

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Family Room1/4

Family Room

216 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double

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Large Single Room1/4

Large Single Room

140 sqft • 1 Single

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Small Single Room1/4

Small Single Room

119 sqft • 1 Single

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Twin Room in Annex- Harborside1/4

Twin Room in Annex- Harborside

194 sqft • 2 Single

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Family Room in Annex - Harborside1/4

Family Room in Annex - Harborside

216 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 176 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • It’s location is Great right opposite the ferry terminal The long stay car park is nearby and is free. Make sure you use the parking a little further away as the first two sections are for local residence use.
    • The staff was very helpful and kind
    • Food was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and efficient.

    Cons -

    • Book in was later than planned but ok gave us time to explore nearby may have been a problem if it was raining.
    • The amount of stairs.
    • Parking issues. Cant park at hotel...can park across street for $ but free after 5.
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    10StephenPosted on: 8-8-2020

    It’s location is Great right opposite the ferry terminal The long stay car park is nearby and is free. Make sure you use the parking a little further away as the first two sections are for local residence use.

    Book in was later than planned but ok gave us time to explore nearby may have been a problem if it was raining.

    9CharlesPosted on: 6-18-2019

    The amount of stairs.

    10SarahPosted on: 6-5-2017

    The staff was very helpful and kind

    9KimberlyPosted on: 9-30-2025

    Food was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and efficient.

    10JeffreyPosted on: 9-10-2025

    Comfy beds/rooms, friendly staff, excellent restaurant for dinner/breakfast, grand location for Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, etc

    10CarolPosted on: 6-12-2025

    Very friendly and helpful check in lady. Nice large room. Very good food in restaurant.

    Parking issues. Cant park at hotel...can park across street for $ but free after 5.

    8TimPosted on: 5-14-2025

    Great location, helpful staff

    Bed too hard

    8APosted on: 1-21-2025

    Very close to ferry after long journeyChef/cook in morning at breakfast was great.

    Nobody at hotel had to pick up key to room from the pub, prob because of time of yr. room was minute, barely big enough for a couple and very expensive.

    8HolgerPosted on: 1-18-2025

    Very good breakfast, superb harbour view, very close to ferry terminal and to bus station

    8ValeriePosted on: 10-29-2024

    Breakfast and dinner was very good

    The room for 3 could have been a bit bigger, needed hooks for towels etc.

    9AndrewPosted on: 10-8-2024

    We very much liked staying at the Ferry Inn. The evening meal was delicious and the staff brilliant. It is in a great location - next to the harbour and in the middle of Stromness. We really liked the atmosphere.

    6RichardPosted on: 10-4-2024

    Offer of breakfast bag due to early (0500) startProximity to ferry terminalFriendly staff

    Price (£200) for one nightThe fire door banging all nightThe ‘smokers’ from the British Legion outside the back

    9PeterPosted on: 9-28-2024

    Excellent location and good breakfast.

    Rather overpriced for a smallish room.

    10ShannonPosted on: 9-20-2024

    Was only here for one night, but had an extremely comfortable stay. Service was lovely and the breakfast full of great options too. Would stay here again!

    7YvettePosted on: 9-16-2024

    Lovely location and able to join in the event at the Royal hotel on the Saturday evening . Comfortable room .

    Bit musty when entering room and no where to sit to relax . Keen for us to finish breakfast even though informed latest slot we could take and we were there

    7ShawnaPosted on: 9-15-2024

    We arrived after dark from the ferry. Google maps took us who knows where. Actually the place is just across the road! Very accessible.

    Signage was too small, not lit up and hidden by white tent awnings!

    7SharonPosted on: 9-11-2024

    Good menu, nice decor and very clean. Good location and friendly helpful staff.

    Small portions for the price at dinner, one evening especially. Disappointing that the bar closed so early as very few other places to go. Especially for residents. This was a pricey stay.

    10NancyPosted on: 9-4-2024

    Lovely clean room, comfy beds, great food in restaurant. Good breakfast

    9BranislavPosted on: 8-19-2024

    This is a great place to stay in Orkney. We had a great time. The restaurant on the ground floor is one of the best on the island and it is recommended to book in advance. Breakfast was nice, too. The location is nice with available paid parking right next to the hotel.

    9LisaPosted on: 8-6-2024

    We loved our room, it was well arranged and fitted out with everything you need; the bathroom was very good, and a pleasant surprise in its size! It was so convenient to the ferry, bus, links, and walking around the beautiful downtown streets.

    Hard to say! We loved it all and only wish we had booked two nights.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests should be aware before booking that the rooms are spread across multiple buildings that are all served by the Ferry Inn reception, restaurant and bar. The Harborside House and Miller's House annexes are just a few steps across the narrow street from the main Ferry Inn building.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Ferry Inn

    10 John Street, Stromness

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