We held our wedding at the Merkister Hotel. We couldn't have wished for a nicer place to hold such a special occasion. Hotel staff were very friendly, very organised and always happy to offer assistance, nothing was too much trouble. Hotel was very clean and food was first class. I would highly recommend this hotel to anybody. You won't not...
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Very comfortable - beautiful views, so lovely and quiet except for the odd goose! Great bar food, great bar - good Scotch! Lovely brekky overlooking water.
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We visited Orkney and would be pressed to find a more comfortable hotel anywhere. We had one of the suites which were a fair size away from the main hotel. We were able to drive into a courtyard which was right by our front door. The restaurant was elegant and the food was well presented and good. We also ate...
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A couple (64/71) stayed for two nights. Very spacious and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice. We enjoyed such a warm welcome at Merkister and even though the Restaurant was closed in October, the bar meals were very good. Wonderful loch views! Highly recommended.
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Dear John P,
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Merkister. Out of Season we run as a Bed & Breakfast, however that means Extra Value Rates for the customer, we still have the same Kitchen, it’s only the restaurant that’s closed, and so we adapt the Bar Menu, offering everything from Fish...
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First trip to Orkney and so gald I stayed at the Merkister. So friendly, nothing too much trouble and the views around the hotel are magical. The food was scrumptious - the puddings delicious. Lorna makes you feel very welcome as well as everyone else (even the cleaning staff!) I had a lovely relaxing time and found the bed in...
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Dear Sari L,
Thank you for posting your review. Yes, we want our guests to feel they matter, more than just a room number, so I am glad that it is the experience you had at Merkister. I will pass your compliments onto the Kitchen, they are always happy to hear how someone has enjoyed their meals here. Thank you...
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I could hardly wait for mid August and my fourth stay at the Merkister.The talk on my arrival was that the fishing was difficult but that hardly seemed to matter.This is without doubt the friendliest hotel i have ever stayed at,we were greeted by Lorna and given the full tour of the facilities,nothing was too much trouble.Although the trout fishing...
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Reviewed 22 August 2010
Dear Guiness10,
4 Times! We must be doing something right......Yes we are very lucky to have guests that come back year after year, this year we had a couple celebrating their 25th at the Hotel, yes every year for 2 weeks, for the last 25 Years....they have been at Merkister. I am glad you enjoy your time at Merkister, all...
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My husband and I recently stayed at the Merkister for five days The hotel was just as described on the hotel site and did not disappoint. The views from the hotel over Loch Harray are outstanding. It is spotless and all the staff are friendly and courteous and nothing was too much trouble. The food is good and you have...
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Dear EdinburghSasha,
Thank you for such a great review. I think I remember you both, I certainly remember Sasha the dog... :) I am glad you enjoyed staying in one of our Superior Garden Rooms, they are very popular, they were purpose built in 2008, its nice when our guests say how much they enjoy being able to sit out...
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Turned up quite late but were met by very friendly staff . Managed to get a bar lunch from a large choice on the menu which was delicious. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Cosy bar with a wide choice of Orkney ale , some on draft!!
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Dear TheFamousseamus,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you found the staff welcoming and that you managed to get something to eat due to your later arrival, I am especially glad you enjoyed your Bar Supper. Orkney is very lucky not just to have a fantastic larder but also a great selection of Beers ( 2 Breweries), Wines...
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Just back from a week at this hotel with a tour group, dont understand how anyone can have any complaints about this hotel, they go the extra mile.....The service was excellent, all local, all happy to see you after a hard days touring, and nothing a problem...we were introduced to everyone and told on our first night, if you need...
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Daer Wolver1971,
Wow. Thank you for a wonderful review, as with all outr reviews I will download it and put it on the staff board for eveyone to see, we are delighted you felt more than a room number at Merkister, that is exactly what we strive to be a home from home, where nothing is a problem. The kitchen...
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Lovely loch views and large room in an annexe, but many things seem to be done for the hotel's convenience and not for the comfort of guests (eg shower instead of bath even in a more-expensive suite, rules governing who gets what table in the restaurant). Food, even in restaurant, is more like 1990s pub food and was disappointing, especially...
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Dear marywaite,
Firstly I am sorry that Merkister did not live up to your expectations, however I can assure you the hotel is not run for the owner's convenience....the suites were built in 2008 and were built on ground level to accommodate infirm/elderly and disabled guests, this is the reason we have wet rooms in the three suites, they are...
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