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Our top choices for Balfour Castle hotels

Exterior

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Balfour Castle
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "
Norway
Magnus
The price is HK$695
HK$835 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Grainbank Mews
Fireplace

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
6 km from Balfour Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (266 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland."
Canada
Gered
The price is HK$994
HK$1,193 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Albert Hotel
Exterior

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Balfour Castle
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (228 reviews)
"The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!"
United States
Bree
The price is HK$691
HK$830 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
The Ayre Hotel
Restaurant

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Balfour Castle
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. "
United Kingdom
Lewis
The price is HK$1,011
HK$1,214 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Shore
Bar (on property)

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Balfour Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is HK$1,231
HK$1,478 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Orkney Hotel
Dining

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
6.9 km from Balfour Castle
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. "
Canada
james
The price is HK$919
HK$1,103 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Royal Oak Guest House
Free daily full breakfast

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
7 km from Balfour Castle
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."
United Kingdom
Matthew Simon
The price is HK$701
HK$842 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Karrawa Guest House
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Compare popular hotels close to Balfour Castle

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Fireplace
Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
266 reviews
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Exterior
The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
228 reviews
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Restaurant
The Shore
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
174 reviews
View
Bar (on property)
The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
75 reviews
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Top Balfour Castle Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly "
stewart 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Ayre Hotel

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St. Magnus Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

St. Magnus Cathedral

4.5/5 (60 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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Earl\'s Palace showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace

Earl's Palace

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balfour Castle?
Balfour Castle is located in Shapinsay, a welcoming area that travellers like for its island views. You'll find 25 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Balfour Castle?
The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Balfour Castle. Other good options within 5 miles include Albert Hotel and The Shore.
How many hotels will I find close to Balfour Castle?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Balfour Castle.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balfour Castle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Balfour Castle.