The Sands Hotel | Hotel in Orkney

| 9.2 (289 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Burray Village Hotel | The Sands Hotel

Hotel in Burray Village, Orkney

Set in a 19th-century building, The Sands Hotel, Orkney is located along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbor and Watersound Bay. A general store and newspaper shop are a short walk away and Pentland Ferries terminal at St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away. All rooms at Sands have an private bathroom and views of the beach. Guests get tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a hairdryer. The suites have a small kitchen and living area. The Watersound Restaurant has a nautical theme and offers an à la carte menu with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh local produce is used whenever possible. Kirkwall Airport is reachable within 20 minutes and parking is free at the hotel.

The Sands Hotel is located in Orkney.

This 10 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Restaurant, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 289 reviews with the average score of 9.2 . Coming to Orkney and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Pool table
  • Darts
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests are requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.07
Location:
9.34
Staff:
9.71
Facilities:
9.35
Comfort:
9.58
Cleanliness:
9.68
McIntyre
Dec 23, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location, the view, the comfort of the room, the decor, the view of the stars
Negative: A wee bitty cold in the bathroom and bathroom blind a bit tattered
Summary: Great location, good food, good views and friendly staff
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

Bathroom

Body soap, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Superior Suite with Sea View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Suite with Sea View

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

Bathroom

Body soap, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Iron, Trash cans, Heating

Kitchen

Dining table, Kitchenware, Kitchen, Wine glasses, Toaster, Microwave, Cleaning products, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Fireplace, Sitting area, Desk, Sofa, Dining area

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack
Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Shared toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone

Bathroom

Body soap, Hairdryer, Shared toilet, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Towels, Conditioner

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Internet

Wireless internet

View

Sea view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle
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