The Watersound - Orkney Islands

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I brought my cousin and his wife here for a meal, and we all enjoyed it. This was not my first visit, and I hope to come back again in the future. It was a pleasant surprise to recognize the waitress as the granddaughter of a school friend from 60 years ago. Time really flies. I highly recommend this restaurant. Give it a try!

Located in the southern part of Orkney, just a 10-minute drive from St Margaret’s Hope where the Pentland ferries dock, The Sands Hotel is situated in a quiet area with limited dining options nearby. The on-site restaurant offers tasty pub food at affordable prices. Our room on the first floor was simple yet clean, with a newly renovated private bathroom. Breakfast is served in the restaurant and includes basic options like cereal and individual portions of jam and marmalade, but a hot breakfast can be ordered in advance and is freshly prepared. Free parking is available in a large lot behind the hotel. While the hotel may not offer the picturesque views you would expect on a small island, it is a pleasant place to stay.

My party enjoyed a delicious meal at the bar before heading back to the mainland by ferry. Emma warmly welcomed us and made us feel right at home. The food was fantastic and we were pleased to find that the bar area is also dog-friendly.

The Sands Hotel has friendly and helpful staff, and this also applies if just having a meal in their restaurant as a non resident. Service was good and friendly. The value is average, and drinks tend to be on the expensive side. The food was good, but I found the Grimbister Cheese starter a bit of a let down. The servings are reasonably generous, and most people will probably only manage two courses, I would think. The vegetables served with the main course were generous and pretty good.

Great food, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Starters, main and desserts were all delicious. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Generally nice welcoming place.