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Merkister Hotel eee - 0745 127 3975
Merkister Hotel, Loch Harray, Pierowall -0745 127 3975
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HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.5 out of 5 (311 Ratings)
20.3 miles from Pierowall centre
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Hotel Description
Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an private bathroom. The hotel's award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel's own pier. Staff can organize boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Bar
` Fishing
` Heating
` On-site parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Fruits
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)

Merkister Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Wonderful (4.5 out of 5)

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Janet Thu, 17 April 2025

I enjoyed my stay and...

Liked: Good choice of breakfast and nicely presented.Food, including the evening meal, was very good overall.I had a room with a lovely outlook across the loch.Good, quiet, country location.I liked the way the public rooms were decorated.Pleasant staff.
Disliked: My bathroom felt rather cramped, but it was nice and clean, which is much more important.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jessica Tue, 15 April 2025

Very pleasant. Would do it...

Liked: Great food, but portions are too large, a bit of a waste of food.Location is fantastic for access to sites and views.
Disliked: Room could be a bit bigger. Need more accessible wall plugs.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Michael Thu, 7 November 2024

Could be excellent

Liked: Wonderful location with great staff.
Disliked: Some rooms overlook bins; food not great; decor very 1980s.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Greaves Fri, 18 October 2024

Charming old world service, with...

Liked: The breakfast experience was faultless.The evening dining was absolutely superb, I stayed four nights and the specials in particular changed each day.The views are breathtaking.Also it was well situated as a starting point for sight-seeing around the island.
Disliked: If I had to nitpick then the rooms storage space and horizontal surfaces were limited especially in the bathroom, but workable.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Bruce Fri, 18 October 2024

Exceptional

Liked: I appreciated the extras … like a staff member suggesting they prepare a box lunch for us b/c we were leaving early to catch the 6 am ferry. The lunch was generous and sustained us until dinner!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jean Mon, 14 October 2024

Lovely location.

Liked: The staff were lovely and the food was good.
Disliked: We booked a small double room. The room was fine but the ensuite toilet and shower were tiny, so much so that you struggled to dry after your shower with the door shut!!!

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Mr Sun, 13 October 2024

exellent food tidy clean rooms...

Liked: good choice of local produce well cooked
Disliked: two keys to lock room doors bit old fashioned

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Diane Fri, 4 October 2024

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kathleen Fri, 4 October 2024

Beautiful stay on Orkney

Liked: Perfect rural location to explore Orkney!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Nigel Fri, 4 October 2024

Beautiful views, great food, wonderful...

Liked: Food, staff always smiling and happy.
Disliked: Soap holder in shower, shampoo. Sheet not white clean. Close door when wanted to see stars.

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Merkister Hotel Loch Harray, Pierowall