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Murray Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in South Ronaldsay with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Savor fresh seafood at our outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy a variety of dishes, including lobsters, scallops, and langoustine, served with focaccia bread, chips, and garlic butter.
Enjoy lunch and evening meals at The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering fresh seafood daily and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Guests can cook up a meal in this fully equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and ample counter space.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by rolling hills and a tranquil body of water.
Cozy retreat with a sloped ceiling, skylight, and comfortable bed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is HK$1,059
HK$1,271 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

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1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland, KW17 2SP

What's nearby

  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Italian Chapel - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 26 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertsons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sands Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Murray Arms Hotel

Property highlights
At Murray Arms Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, smoke-free property and a gift shop
  • Barbecues, ATM/banking services and a computer station

Languages

English

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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

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Murray Arms Hotel South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms Hotel Inn
Murray Arms Hotel South Ronaldsay
Murray Arms Hotel Inn South Ronaldsay

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Murray Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

How much does it cost to stay at Murray Arms Hotel?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murray Arms Hotel on 31 Jul 2025 start from HK$1,059.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Murray Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Murray Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Murray Arms Hotel located?

Situated in South Ronaldsay, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sand of Wright, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Banks Chambered Tomb. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Murray Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely hotel, fantastic seafood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Excellent food, but the rooms are a bit on the snug side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I only stayed overnight but it was very comfortable, the staff were friendly,and the food hot and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a very pleasant stay. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home and comfortable. The breakfast is really good. All food when possible is locally sourced. The hand dived scallops are excellent. Sea food platter is awesome. The rooms are clean and warm. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely food and welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a lovely time , the staff were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Amazing - great food, friendly people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Good food, and a nice tiny town right at the ferry port. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Friendly welcome, very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

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

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

I arrived after 11pm, was warmly received and taken to my room. Breakfast was very good, as was the service all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Gina & Suzanne were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

Beyond expectations in hospitality. We had a tasty meal in the bar with locals filling us in on island lore. The staff was beyond friendly. As a team, they helped rescue my laptop, left on a local bus, by asking a friend to chase the bus down by car…a brilliant rescue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

A real treasure of a find. Host was so welcoming and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to accomodate us and our doggy. Really doggy friendly. Gave us ideas, hints and low-downs! The seafood was divine: freshly caught and cooked beautifully. If you get the opportunity, share a seafood platter with another in your party. What an experience! We don't go back to revisit places as a rule but we would definitely come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome and pretty much at home. The owner, Gina, has certainly got it right in every department. The manager, Suzanne, is always on hand and nothing is a bother to her. She takes time to chat with everyone and is always cheerful. Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. We were also greeted at breakfast each morning by a very cheerful Jacqueline. However the best part, by far, was the food. We ate in the restaurant on each of our four nights and were treated to the most amazingly fresh, well cooked seafood. Its the best we've eaten anywhere in the world. Generous portions, reasonably priced. This is seafood heaven.
Delicious half lobster
Plump, large, tasty scallop starter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025