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The Anchorage

1.0 star property
Hostel in South Ronaldsay

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The Anchorage provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Shared bathroom

Triple Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

South Ronaldsay is home to The Anchorage. Banks Chambered Tomb and Tomb of the Eagles are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Olav's Wood and Sand of Wright. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our South Ronaldsay travel guide
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KW17 2SL, Scotland, South Ronaldsay, Front Rd

What's nearby

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sand of Wright
    5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
    8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Orkney Wine Company
    14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Robertson's
    4 min walk
  • Commodore Chalets
    12 min drive
  • The Creel
    2 min walk
  • Commodore
    12 min drive
  • Barrier View Cafe
    12 min drive

About this property

The Anchorage

Property highlights
The Anchorage provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anchorage include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Anchorage South Ronaldsay
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Anchorage Hostel/Backpacker accommodation South Ronaldsay

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchorage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Anchorage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Anchorage located?

Situated in South Ronaldsay, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sand of Wright, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery, and Banks Chambered Tomb. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Anchorage Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay with Shona this week. Very friendly and prompt communication. Upon arrival was a friendly welcome and tour of the property which was modernly styled, very spacious, and immaculate. The large kitchen has no shortage of storage, fridge/freezer space, very large oven, hobs, pans, crockery, utensils etc. and spacious dining area for 8, couldn't ask for more!!! Add to that an ideal location which is right next to the ferry port (first house on the left when leaving the ferry terminal) and just opposite the post office/local store right at the heart of the village. There is also plenty of parking outside / nearby and is nice and easy to get to all of the mainland both by car and bus (stop is just outside). Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Shona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay with an amazing view

Perfectly fine - room was clean and tidy. Eco friendliness? Didn’t see any dolphins murdered so must be dandy. Good value for money. Few minor areas of disrepair that could be improved (e.g windows don’t stay open and room was hot).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Comfortable stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay. Bathroom was good with plenty of hot water. Bed could have been better and there was no where to sit besides the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025