Sands Hotel, Orkney
Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SS
Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
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About Sands Hotel hotel
Four star recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work.
Our busy restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals and a la carte. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. The rooms, restaurant, garden room and lounge bar are all non-smoking; smokers are allowed to smoke in the Sands Bar. The Sands Hotel, originally built as a fish store in 1860, has been recently refurbished and upgraded to provide a high standard of both bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in Burray village. The imposing building overlooks Burray Harbour, Watersound Bay and South Ronaldsay. The village shop and Burray post offce are just 2 minutes walk away, and there is also a garage nearby. The Sands Hotel is just 4 miles from the Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margarets Hope.
Hotel Facilities
General
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Family Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant.
Activities
- Golf Course (within 3 km).
Services
- Bridal Suite,
- Internet Services,
- Ironing Service,
- Laundry,
- Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 23:30 hours.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
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.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Internet via modem is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
A fixed amount of GBP 30 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children and extra beds
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 25.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
Cava more info
Fresh, clean, comfortable. Recently upgraded to 4 star. Overlooks the beach and small pier where local fishermen work. A great sea view.
Amenities:
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Fara more info
All rooms en suite, fresh, clean and comfortable. Relax in our 4-star accommodation. Wake up to a peaceful view overlooking the bay, and watch the local fishermen go to sea.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
SWONA more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Fax,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Scapa more info
Relax in private in our newly refurbished, comfortable, modern, clean and fresh, tastefully decorated suite with a double and twin room. Wake up to the sea views and watch the local fishermen go out to sea.
Amenities:
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Kitchenette,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Restaurants and Bars
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.
Directions
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.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation