Murray Arms Hotel - Saint Margarets Hope

Traditional stone-built hotel with a seafood restaurant sourcing directly from Orkney waters

Dining

The Murray Arms Hotel And Seafood Restaurant, Orkney Saint Margarets Hope operates a restaurant that sources seafood directly from the owner's fleet of boats, which hand-dive for scallops three times a week. The menu includes locally caught haddock, langoustine, lobster, and monkfish, with a seafood platter that is a house specialty. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning, offering smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, as well as porridge and bacon egg and mushroom baps.

Leisure & Activities

Guests at the Murray Arms Hotel Orkney can use the on-site tennis court and the games room equipped with darts. The hotel provides a shed for cycle storage, making it convenient for guests exploring the Orkney coastal paths. Fishing and diving excursions are available from the nearby harbour, with the hotel able to arrange boat trips.

Rooms & Amenities

The Murray Arms Hotel offers en suite rooms with original paintings by a local artist on the walls. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The hotel's bar area has a lively local atmosphere with pool and darts entertainment.

Pet-Friendly

The hotel welcomes dogs in all areas, including the restaurant and bar. Pet bowls are provided, and the staff often offer smoked salmon treats for dogs at breakfast. Guests can bring their dogs into the dining room without restriction.

Location & Local Attractions

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the St Margaret's Hope ferry terminal, providing direct access to the Orkney Islands. Sand Of Wright Beach is 3 km away, and the Orkney Museum is 25 km to the north. The prehistoric sites of the Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar are within a 40-minute drive.

• Seafood: Hand-dived scallops, langoustine, and lobster from local waters
• Breakfast: Complimentary smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
• Outdoor: Tennis court, games room, and shared garden
• Pets: Dogs welcome in all areas including restaurant
• Location: 3 km from Sand Of Wright Beach, near ferry terminal