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About the Hotel

Loch Harray, Harray, United Kingdom

The Merkister Hotel, a 3-star establishment with an 8.5/10 Booking.com rating, offers a lochside retreat with views of Harray Loch. The hotel features an award-winning restaurant, lounge bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Merkister Hotel include private bathrooms equipped with a bath or shower, tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. The hotel offers Standard and Superior rooms, with the Superior rooms featuring loch views and larger layouts. Compact Double rooms are also available, catering to various guest needs.

Dining Options

The Skerries Restaurant at the Merkister serves Aberdeen Angus Beef sourced from local farms and fresh local seafood, overlooking Harray Loch. Guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast and scenic sunsets during dinner. The lounge bar is popular among guests and locals for drinks and conversation.

Leisure & Activities

Merkister Hotel is renowned for its fishing opportunities, featuring a pier and jetty for boat launching and rentals. Guests can also hire boats and receive tuition from the resident ghillie, making it suitable for novice anglers. Nearby attractions include the Ring of Brodgar and the Ness of Brodgar, both within a short drive.

Location & Transportation

Merkister Hotel is 15 minutes by car from the towns of Kirkwall and Stromness, providing easy access to local sites. The hotel has free private parking available. Wick Airport is the nearest airport, located 41.5 miles away.

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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

Double or Twin Room Loch View

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Single Room

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12 m²

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1 Single bed

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20 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Harray 2.9 km

Airports

Kirkwall (KOI) 27.0 km

Eday (EOI) 52.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Parking
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

CD player

Location

Loch Harray, Harray, United Kingdom

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Loch Harray, Harray, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Loch of Bosquoy

1.1 km

Museum

Corrigall Farm Museum

2.6 km

You do not need to book to get into this attraction. There is free access at all times.

Ring of Brodgar

5.8 km

Click Mill

1.7 km

Harray Parish War Memorial

2.0 km

Harray Parish Church

2.0 km

Loch of Harray

2.3 km

Huntiscarth at the Foot of the Ward O' Redland

The Knowes of Trotty

2.5 km

Ireland Rd

Maeshowe

6.6 km

B9055

Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

4.7 km

Skara Brae B9056

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

6.7 km

Hillside Rd

Dounby Click Mill

4.6 km

Ring of Bookan

4.8 km

Knowes of Trotty

4.7 km

Skae Frue, mound 300m SW of Buckan

5.0 km

Skaill House Breckness ESTATE

Skaill House

6.4 km

A967

Orkney Folklore & Storytelling Visitor Centre

4.9 km

Stromness KW16 3JZ

Standing Stones of Stenness

6.7 km

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Ness of Brodgar

6.3 km

Museum

Kirbuster Farm Museum

6.5 km

Kw17 2lt

Yellowbird Gallery

6.7 km

Nearby

Loch of Bosquoy

1.1 km

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