Sands Hotel Orkney

Sands Hotel

Guest accommodation Sands Hotel 0 class

Orkney, Burray

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Set in a 19th-century building, Sands Hotel is situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views.

The hotel overlooks Burray Harbour and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away.

All rooms at Sands have an en suite bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a hairdryer.The family rooms have a small kitchen.

The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible.

Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.

Rooms: 6
Rate: 60 - 165 GBP


Hotel information

All rooms are en suite, have sea views and are non-smoking; smoking allowed in Sands Bar.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Free Parking, Heating, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Restaurant (à la carte)
Activities:   Golf Course (within 3 km), Darts
Services:   Laundry, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Special Diet Menus (on request)

Food & beverage

Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are served in our popular Garden Room or Restaurant. Fresh local produce and home-made products are used wherever possible.

Travel information

From Stromness and Kirkwall:
Leave the ferry and take the A965 and follow the road signs for Kirkwall. Coming in to Kirkwall, turn right at the Highland Fuels garage, signposted to Burray & South Ronaldsay. Follow the road past Somerfield & Lidl superstores, then turn right at the roundabout. Follow the road out of town past the Highland Park Distillery. After 7 miles you will come to St May's. Carry on and turn right across the Churchill Barriers. Cross 3 barriers. Carry on, past the Fossil & Vintage Centre. Approching Burray Village, turn right. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel.

From St Margaret's Hope:
Follwo the road through the village, up the hill to the main road. turn left for Kirkwall. After crossing the 4th Chruchill Barrier you are entering Burray Village. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel.

From Kirkwall Airport:
Leave the airport and turn left. After 3 miles, turn right, signposted to Holm and the Barriers. Follow the road until you come to the Chruchill Barriers. Trun left across the barriers. Cross 3 barriers. Carry on, past the Fossil & Vintage Centre. Approching Burray Village, turn right. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel.

There is ample space for car parking.

Important information

Guests as asked to advise the hotel of their estimated time of arrival.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-23:30
Check Out:   10:00-12:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 25 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: A fixed amount of GBP 30 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Internet via modem is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Continental breakfast costs GBP 5.50 per person per night.
Breakfast costs GBP 7.70 per person per night.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa
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