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Murray Arms Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.
A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $177
$148 nightly
$177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed artwork on the wall, and a dark ceiling.

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

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

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Ensuite

A bed with a blue and white comforter, a dark blue pillow, and a yellow chair against a yellow wall with a framed picture.

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Ronaldsay

With a stay at Murray Arms Hotel in South Ronaldsay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Banks Chambered Tomb. .This inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sand of Wright and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sand of Wright - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Olav's Wood - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Polly Kettle - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Murray Arms Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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. 99 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Murray Arms is an excellent place to stay ,two minutes from the Pentland Ferry terminal. It is spotlessly clean with a nice bar and restaurant. The staff couldn't be more friendly and welcoming. The breakfast and evening meals are excellent, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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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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

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
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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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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

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
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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
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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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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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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
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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 review

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

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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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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