This Michelin acclaimed restaurant is truly a gem, and only a half hour drive from Kirkwall. With local produce cooked to such award winning standards, and delicious puddings devised for those of sweet tooth, dinner here is always a memorable occasion.

Stayed here for 5 nights over the Jubilee Week, a fantastic experience, food was as good as the top restaurants in London but with a better view and very quiet, I would reccomend this high quality establishment to anyone who is going to Orkney, I have stayed in some of the best hotels in the world the Creel ranks amongst... More

We stayed here for 2nights weather food hosts were superb i would reccomend to stay at this unpretentious high quality inn we were looked after better than anywhere we have stayed in a long time . The rooms are a bit dated but the views and cleanliness are super we would we love to return again one day have not... More

Don't assume otherwise, but my wife and I enjoyed staying here for 2 nights during our two week drive throughout Scotland. It was comfortable, clean, unbelievably quiet, and located in a serene sea-side setting. We stayed in the top floor in a huge room with skylights, a detached bathroom and a supreme view across Scapa Flow. What more would you... More

The meal in the creel restaurant was once more quite simply the best I have ever eaten. I am local from the village and have eaten here many times over the last 25 years and have never been served anything less than perfect, I have dined in many restaurants throughout the world, , London, Hong Kong, Thailand, Norway to name... More

Be a little cautious about what you expect from The Creel. We expected a first-class seafood restaurant ( Rick Stein, Good Food Guide), with rooms attached. All reviews mention fantastic fresh ingredients, with the chef buying whatever looks best from the boats that morning. That is not what we got. Starters were very good, but all of our main courses... More

Stayed here for one night and dinner at the end of August 2011 at the beginning of a long weekend in Orkney, and all subsequent accommodation and eateries we visited had a lot to live up to by comparison. The quality of ingredients for both dinner and breakfast were exceptional, and among some of the best I've had anywhere. My... More

Food out of this world, especially breakfast. Service friendly and general ambience relaxed and welcoming.

Food to dream about while enjoying a lovely view over the bay and being treated to friendly service. We stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. In addition to the best breakfast EVER we got great advice each morning for local walks. The room at the top is good - plenty of space, warm and comfortalbe. Well worth... More