Sands Hotel

This commodious, refurbished 19th-century herring station is right on the pier in Burray village. Rooms have stylish furnishings, and all have great water views. Families and groups should consider a suite: brilliant two-level self-contained flats that sleep four and have a kitchen. There's a good restaurant (noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, reduced winter hours) with a genteel nautical feel.