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Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property

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1 bedroom
1 bedroom
Basic Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
1 bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP
  • Place, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand of Wright
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a computer station and an arcade/games room. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Murray Arms Hotel offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
Recreational amenities at the inn include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Murray Arms Hotel, you'll be close to Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a computer and an ATM
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and a few minutes from Banks Chambered Tomb
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Murray Arms Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star South Ronaldsay inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.
Murray Arms Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally located hotel. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, fantastic seafood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
small but very friendly hotel with good food and a characterful atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room - good shower. Fantastic food. Glorious location. Most friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprietors are very friendly and accommodating. The place has a lot of charm and is clean and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent room, good food. Peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place with so many pluses. Great food and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an incredibly restful stay here. The food was great, staff very friendly and the bed big and comfy...thank you! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and everything ok, staff friendly and helpful. Food good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, one night stay comfortable bed nice room clean en suite. Food here is excellent and local-a must if you enjoy fresh seafood! Friendly staff throughout stay.
Seafood Penne Pasta
Hand dived scallops pan fried in whiskey and honey butter
Breakfast, locally smoked salmon snd eggs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Pär

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amasing personal, excellent dinner and breakfeast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

My 2nd time staying here. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Food (dinner menu and breakfast) was fantastic again. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time , the staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, but the rooms are a bit on the snug side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jens

Liked: Amenities
Good food, and a nice tiny town right at the ferry port. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub and hotel. Great food and staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional little gem!

Lovely food and welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
The Manager makes you feel right at home , first name terms and genuinely interested in how you day has been . Service was excellent. The food was fresh, scallops were caught at 4 every day .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katja

Verry good restaurant. Room and bath are clean. Good, comfortable bed. Suppose, I've got a single room as the bed would have been to small for two adults.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SHEONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation was very clean and comfortable and location was very handy for ferry terminal. Only slight issue was layout of the bedroom; sloping roof and wall lights made it more awkward to get past bed to get to bathroom during the night. Food was amazing particularly the seafood platter. Good choices for breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in Orkney

Really enjoyed staying at the Murray Arms Hotel. Clean and nice room, really comfortable. A really friendly place to stay. The food is fantastic too, enjoyed it. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brown,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The Murray Arms is ideally placed for the ferry terminal. Very convenient and easy to find. Rooms were clean. Restaurant was good for dinner. Cons: the walls are very thin and can hear neighbours easily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good placr

Good friendly staff good food vlesn bathroom and room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

We stayed overnight before going to Hoy. The welcome was excellent and warm and our room was lovely- the whole place was spotlessly clean. Eating in is an excellent option; we did and I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024