The Sands Hotel, Orkney Burray Village, Burray Village ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Burray, Burray Village, United Kingdom, KW17 2SS

The Sands Hotel, Orkney is a 4-star waterfront hotel situated in Burray Village, featuring sea views and a focus on local produce in its dining offerings. The hotel provides Wi-Fi access, a spacious café, and an indoor dog-friendly sundeck lounge, appealing to various guest preferences.

Rooms & Amenities

The Sands Hotel, Orkney invites guests to choose from six en-suite bedrooms or two luxury suites, each with sea views and modern facilities. Key amenities include tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Dining & Cuisine

Dining at The Sands Hotel is centered around the Watersound Restaurant, offering an à la carte menu with a focus on seafood and home-cooked dishes made from fresh local produce. Breakfast and dinner are popular among guests, locals, and tourists alike.

Activities & Attractions

For leisure, visitors can explore numerous local attractions including the Orkney Museum, St Magnus Cathedral, and the Churchill Barriers, all within convenient reach. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbour, adding scenic value to guest experiences.

Services & Transportation

The hotel is well-serviced with facilities such as a café, spacious seating areas, and an outdoor seating lounge. Guests also have access to laundry services and can easily travel via the local bus services nearby.

“The Sands Hotel's location offers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from the ferry and makes it easy to explore all of southern Orkney's sights!”view full review

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“A lovely spot with great food and beautiful views” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.3)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-22:00

until 10 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

The hotel The Sands, Orkney provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:10

Former name

Sands Motel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Private Bathroom King Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Heating

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Superior King Suite

Max:

4 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Heating

Fireplace

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Deluxe Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Sea view

Shower

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Getting around

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City Center

Burray Village2700 ft

Airports

Kirkwall (KOI) 11.4 mi

Eday (EOI) 31.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The Scottish full breakfast was truly filling and a perfect start to the day. The variety of choices, especially the porridge, was good.” view full review

Comfy Accommodations

“The room was exceptionally clean and the bed incredibly comfy, providing restful nights after our busy days.” view full review

Charming Atmosphere

“The tasteful decorations and historical photographs added a unique charm to the hotel, making our stay nice.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
No pets allowed
Allergy-free rooms

Sports & Fitness

Pool tables
Darts

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Burray, Burray Village, United Kingdom, KW17 2SS

Map view

Burray, Burray Village, United Kingdom, KW17 2SS

City landmarks

Museums

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

1.3 mi

Island

Burray

4500 ft

Echna Loch

4800 ft

The Smiddy Museum

2.0 mi

Gospel Hall

1.9 mi

St Margaret's Church

2.0 mi

Tomb of the Eagles

2.0 mi

South Ronaldsay War Memorial

2.1 mi

W. Hourston Blacksmith's Museum

2.1 mi

Church

The Italian Chapel

3.3 mi

Island

Glimps Holm

2.2 mi

Island

Hunda

2.4 mi

The Wart

2.7 mi

Lamb Holm

3.1 mi

Gallery

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

3.3 mi

St Margarets Hope

W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum

3.4 mi

Nearby

Museums

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

0 ft

Restaurants

The Sands Hotel

200 ft

Sands Motel Pier Road John & Evelyn Gunn

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Comfortable rooms

Helpful service

Rushed service

Limited ceiling height

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.3

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Richard

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.8/10

The hotel was the perfect place for our family of five, offering a warm, comfortable, and quiet stay with gorgeous food. The lovely view over the harbor made our stay even more delightful, despite the cold night upon arrival.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were so comfortable with a lovely outlook over the harbor.

Service

9.0

The staff were the best - so friendly and welcoming, providing great service and helpful tips.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect with beautiful sea views, easy access to the nearby islands, and just a short distance from Kirkwall and the ferry terminal.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was to a high standard, with great interactions with the restaurant manager and staff.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great, adding to the overall comfort and enjoyment of our stay.

Mike

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were excellent and very comfortable, providing lots of room. The service, led by the thoughtfulness of Kath, our hostess, and her staff, was very helpful from our welcome to the time we left. The location in the village of Burray was amazing, allowing easy access to different parts of Orkney. The dining experience, offering a variety of items for breakfast, was all-encompassing and set me up for a day of exploring. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms in the eves/attic were excellent and very comfortable, with lots of room.

Service

9.0

The service provided by Kath, our hostess, and her entire staff was very helpful throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the village of Burray is amazing, with easy access to different parts of Orkney.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were all-encompassing, offering a great selection from fruit to fish, perfect for a day of exploring.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were well-equipped to meet all our needs during the stay.

Comfortable rooms

Rushed service

Ian

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were extremely comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped, although a bit warm due to unseasonal heat. The service was outstanding, with staff being very helpful and welcoming. The location was fantastic, suited for my ferry trip the next day. The dining experience was excellent, especially with fresh local ingredients. Overall, a great value for money with some minor room temperature issues.

Rooms

8.0

My room was extremely comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped, offering lots of space.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely nice, well-presented, and had outstanding service skills, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was fantastic, especially for travelers like me taking the ferry the next day. It was convenient and offered beautiful views.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent, with a variety of options, including fresh ingredients. The only downside was the slightly early dining hours, but the quality made up for it.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities provided were top-notch, enhancing my overall experience at the hotel.