Venue photo 1

The Ayre Hotel

4.3(538)
Hotel

About

The Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall offers comfortable accommodations with sea-view rooms and modern serviced apartments just steps from the harbor. Its location near the ferry terminal and town center makes it ideal for business travelers needing easy access to transport and local amenities.

The hotel features a refurbished restaurant and cocktail lounge serving locally sourced dishes and crafted drinks, perfect for client dinners or informal meetings. Purpose-built meeting rooms and flexible event spaces support a range of corporate functions with attentive service throughout your stay.

Best for

  • Harbor-view corporate stays & multi-night bookings
  • Private dining & business lunches with local flair
  • Small meetings & events in purpose-built rooms

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Location
Harbour views and proximity to ferry terminal
Rooms with views overlooking the bay and marina provide a scenic backdrop, while the hotel is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and local shops, ideal for business travelers combining meetings with travel.
Accommodation Variety
Serviced apartments and hotel rooms with modern amenities
The newly developed annexe offers spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with high-quality furnishings and dedicated parking, alongside well-appointed hotel rooms featuring Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms with modern fixtures.
Food & Beverage
Refurbished Orcadian Restaurant and notable cocktail lounge
The hotel features a restaurant serving menus made with local produce and a cocktail lounge staffed by a highly regarded mixologist known for crafting excellent cocktails and providing local insights.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 538 reviews