St Ola Hotel Ltd

Super staff in all ways both in the hotel and restaurant. We had dinner one night and went elsewhere on night two - wish we had stayed! The cleaning staff was spot on and very helpful. Yep, it's an old building with some quirks. The shower is small but the water's hot. We would stay here again.

We spent Sunday afternoon looking for a roast or similar, there didn't appear to be too much in the area, until we found this place. The pie, veg, and mash are outstanding. When the meal first came out, I thought there was a giant cooked potato, which I thought was a bit odd. I cut into it and realised it was actually mash shaped into a potato. The pie was so nice and the meat was endless. Fantastic work guys keep it up

Called in for something to eat and a pint. 3 of us had haddock and chips and 1 had chilli and nachos. All the food was really nice. The fish was lovely and skin on chips were great. Not fries, proper chips. Service with a smile from a lovely lady. Place was very quiet, almost library like so a bit of music would have been nice but otherwise excellent.

***Review for the restaurant only*** Staff, food quality and atmosphere were all absolutely fantastic. Small kitchen (which we were warned about by staff beforehand) so it can take longer than some people are used to for food to arrive, but when it does, *WOW*. Amazing value for money, beautiful food, staff couldn't be more helpful. Cannot recommend enough.

Myself and my partner travel to hoy twice a year and ALWAYS Make a point of coming here, it's clean, the food is delicious and the pints are reasonably priced! Heading back tonight we popped in and was served by Noah, what a nice polite young man. See yous all in a few months.

A great hotel in the heart of Kirkwall. Clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much to ask. They’re all a real great bunch of people. Heater was very good in our room. Bar downstairs closes at 1am but noise isn’t too bad and didn’t hinder my sleep. But equally great if you like to party a bit. Picture below is of nighttime view from front of hotel as I didn’t take any pictures inside.

We had booked our table for 6.30pm. We had an 11year old with us. So I really felt there was no excuse for over cooked food.And were welcomed and taken to our table as soon as we arrived. I felt the menu was a bit samey but ok. The drinks were delivered promptly. Staff need some education on types of drinks they serve. I had to go up to the bar to look at what was on offer. Food was hot but a little over done. The Symbister cheese was delightful. All members of our party ate and declared most of it to be good. Staff were prompt and very pleasant. We had to remind them to bring the dessert menu. The cocktail, coconut and banana was a highlight for me. The desserts were also well received. Tasted as good as the looked.

Did not use the hotel. Accessed through the back which we wouldn't have found had it not been for a local. Food was good. Beer was good. Staff were friendly. Bays can easily fit six people to a table.