Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Food and drink
Food and drink
Free breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
    7 min drive
  • Italian Chapel
    12 min drive
  • Mainland
    12 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    26 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
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 6 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Murray Arms Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • 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.

Languages

English

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 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

Room amenities

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  • Heating

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

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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 126 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were great
The people that work here are really lovely. We enjoyed our meals. Our room was on the small size, but very cozy. We parked in the back patking lot with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The friendliest place I've ever stayed
From the moment we checked in, we felt like family. The staff here are the warmest of people. The smiles weren't just customer service smiles, they were genuine. Suzanne in particular went to great lengths to ensure we had a wonderful stay. We were genuinely sad to leave her! Suzanne couldn't have been more kind to our elderly dog, Smurf. She always made a fuss of her and had a sneaky treat for her. Often in 'dog friendly' accommodation, dogs are tolerated. Here dogs are loved....and that made all the difference to our holiday. ....and I haven't even mentioned the delicious seafood and fab breakfast/coffee! Thanks to all at Murray Arms for looking after us so well. We will be back. Love from Emma & Mark xx
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
This is an excellent place to stay, really convenient for the ferry and well connected to the mainland. Our room was very clean and comfortable if a bit on the small side for 2 of us. However this didn’t detract from our stay. The staff are welcoming friendly and helpful. The restaurant is lovely and the food is outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright, modern B&B with modern rooms. Ours was filled with natural light owing to skylights and had a comfortable bed and contemporary decor. The restaurant was excellent and specialises in high quality and excellently cooked seafood dishes. Breakfast was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Spotsylvania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was quick and easy. No elevator though. The staff was excellent especially the two young men in the restaurant. They were excellent in every way. Book this hotel early they fill up quick with bus tours. There is a few restaurants nearby if you want a change but Brae Hotel dinner menu changes daily. They also worked with my wife's food allergy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in a great hotel
Great hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Food was amazing and very fresh. Staff were very friendly and helpful, we were made to feel very welcome. It was my birthday and they got me a cake and sang happy birthday. Made my birthday very special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome
Friendly welcome, very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth a trip
Absolutely good Sandra host was outstanding and room was clean and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the people were very friendly and the management kindly refunded us when we foolishly double booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spot on!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything excellent
Very friendly and welcoming .breakfast and dinner are excellent using locally caught seafood. An extremely well run hotel with lovely staff. Bed very comfortable, room large and very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh scallops are available in the restaurant every day! The rooms are updated and the showers are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Merritt

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Tate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel but room on the tight side
Lovely hotel the room was very small nowhere to put anything and very tight but staff were very friendly and helpful and dinner on the evening was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023