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Shetland Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lerwick hotel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0PW
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Charlotte
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 2368 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 2368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 4510 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lerwick

Close to the beach.Stay at this Lerwick hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition and 2 miles (3 km) of Clickimin Leisure Centre. Lerwick Town Hall and Fort Charlotte are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clickimin Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Charlotte - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shetland Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dowry - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Fish & Chip Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blyde Welcome - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cornerstone - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Shetland Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lerwick hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 5 meeting rooms available. Shetland Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Lerwick hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shetland Hotel offers 64 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lerwick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Shetland Hotel LERWICK
Shetland Hotel
The Shetland Hotel
Shetland LERWICK
Shetland Islands
Shetland Hotel Hotel
Shetland Hotel Lerwick
The Shetland Hotel Lerwick
Shetland Hotel Hotel Lerwick

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shetland Hotel to the airport?

Shetland Hotel is 25.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shetland Hotel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shetland Hotel on Jun 27, 2026 start from $285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shetland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shetland Hotel.

How close is Shetland Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Bain's Beach and 9.3 mi (14-min drive) from Meal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shetland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Shetland Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shetland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Shetland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Shetland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Shetland Hotel have a pool?

Shetland Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Shetland Hotel have a restaurant?

Shetland Hotel is home to Waterfront Bar & Grill, which features British cuisine.

Does Shetland Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shetland Hotel to downtown Lerwick?

Shetland Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Lerwick.

Shetland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 206 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We decided to eat at other restaurants but for breakfast and for our other needs the property was fine and the staff very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a bit tired but the staff made up for it - the food service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room size, comfortable bed and great menu selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and was able to check in early which was a great bonus. Room was large and comfortable. Breakfast provided lots of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel, even though across from ferry landing. Staff was friendly, especially in dining room. Easy walk to the Co-op for supplies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, cheerful staff. Good food. Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, food options for Gluten-free were numerous and very tasty. Restaurant pricing was reasonable. Really enjoyed the service at this hotel. The staff are just lovely. The property is a little dated to look at, but is very clean and comfortable. Lots of gathering areas thoughout hotel and very good sized rooms. Would recommend and will return if possible.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Kellond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and very clean with everything we needed. Very friendly staff and so efficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s probably the ugliest building we’ve ever stayed in, but better inside. Our room was rather ‘tired’ - wallpaper peeling off, large crack in the basin, but was clean. Food was really good, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
20 minute walk to downtown Lerwick. Staff were so very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was very good, breakfast outstanding. Shout out to Valerie in the dining room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very present overnight stay at the Shetland Hotel. Will look to stay again next time in Lerwick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was good and there was plenty of choice. The staff particularly in the restaurant were excellent and always attentive which always adds to a stay. The location was good with plenty of parking My only slightly negative comment is that with the great view we had of the harbour would have been better had the windows externally been cleaned Would stay here again I
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

A week’s stay in Lerwick

We were very impressed with the professionalism of the staff.Every meal we had was excellent and the rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in and out (at unsociable hours. Friendly staff, and great food. All that I needed for a flying visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Shetland hotel

Clean and comfortable room. Staff very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business Trip

Good location, friendly staff and good service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eiliv

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

3 days in Shetland

Extremely friendly and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location for Aberdeen to Lerwick ferry. About a mile from city center. I walked a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

The hotel needs an injection of cash to refurbish it but the staff were friendly and cleanliness of the room was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Nice Stay in Leerwick

Nice enough hotel. Decor was dated. Room was immaculate. Desk and bar staff members were wonderful and took good care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local knowledge from reception is worth more than a guide book. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were lovely and very helpful, the manager couldn't do enough for you. The room was a bit dated but very clean. The breakfast was very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent base for exploring the islands. Location next to the ferry terminal is not the prettiest but always something to look at and in easy distance of the town centre. Room was large and comfortable. Food was excellent and staff were invariably friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and efficient front desk staff who were wonderful in providing suggestions of places to visit. Dining room service was a bit hit and miss at times - though food was generally good. Very, very convenient when arriving by ferry as the hotel is located just across from where the ferry docks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023