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Busta House Hotel

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

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Interior
Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Property entrance
Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Busta House hotel, Busta, Scotland, ZE2 9QN
  • Place, North Mainland Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • 60 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sea view
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Busta

Close to the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of North Mainland Leisure Centre and 9 miles (15 km) of Sullom Voe Oil Terminal with a stay here. Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and Tangwick Haa Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • North Mainland Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sullom Voe Oil Terminal - 23 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 52 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 52 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Shetland Museum - 53 min drive - 30.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frankies Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cake Fridge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Peirhead Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yum Cake Fridge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Busta House Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Busta hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Busta House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Busta hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1600
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Busta House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Busta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Busta House
Busta House Hotel Shetland Islands
Busta House Hotel Hotel
Busta House Hotel Busta
Busta House Hotel Hotel Busta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Busta House Hotel to the airport?

Busta House Hotel is 46.2 mi (79-min drive) away from the Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Busta House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Busta House Hotel.

How close is Busta House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.6 mi (37-min drive) from Vall Ayre and 16.1 mi (33-min drive) from Ayre of Hamnavoe. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Busta House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Busta House Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Busta House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Busta House Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Busta House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Busta House Hotel have a pool?

Busta House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Busta House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Busta House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Busta House Hotel to downtown Busta?

Busta House Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Busta.

Busta House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
lovely staff, very welcoming and friendly and attentive. While I have a deep appreciation of the significant history of the building, it is very run down and the hotel as a whole could do with an upgrade and modernisation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 4 night stay at Busta House in October 2025. The building has plenty of historic character and it was nice and warm, even as autumn temperatures began to hit. The bed was very large and comfortable. The food was excellent with plenty of choice and was always served piping hot. The staff were great, friendly and always willing to help, especially Alan and the owner, Grant. There is free parking on site. The two bonuses to our stay were seeing the northern lights and what must be one of the largest whisky collections on the Island (over 200 bottles to sample!). I learned a lot about whisky over the course of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Busta and only wished we had another day there. Staff was fantastic. The front living room for tea, whiskey or just hanging out was spectacular in charm and comfort. Historic place visited by Queen Elizabeth in 1960. Connection to Shetland TV show adds another fun feature. Great location — less than an hour from Lerwick and close to north and west mainland areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding. The food was great, I wish I had the recipe for the Beef in Guinness Gravy. We would have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely food, lovely ambience

This was a wonderful 'chill-out' short break/honeymoon. The staff were wonderful. With the exception of one meal, which was dealt with immediately by the owners, the food was excellent and plentiful. The rooms are desperately in need of refurbishment but still comfortable and cosy. Thankyou, Busta House, you made our time with you special
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Stay in the Shetlands.

This Hotel offered excellent service, the room was perfect and we enjoyed our stay. We ate in the dining room for breakfast and dinner and both meals were of a high standard. We would definitely recommend to others to stay here if they came to the Shetlands and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Busta House. The staff were outstanding and the food was excellent and aways hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaoni

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely big room Yell overlooking the garden. The hotel was peaceful and quiet even though there were some big groups staying. Always plenty of hot water and heating which was needed after being in the cold winds at Shetland. Staff very helpful and polite - they helped us book ferries to Yell and Unst. Breakfast and dinner very plentiful - too much for me at times but you can ask for a half portion. Lovely lounge to relax in on an evening. Highly recommend and we hope to be back at spring time in a couple of years
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with lovely rooms. The breakfasts were wonderful! And the staff were engaging!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

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

2 night sta5

Great stay. Food was good and friendly staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Restful place to stay. The “long room” was great for sitting and thinking (and reading).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service

Perhaps living on past glories

The hotel didn’t meet our expectations that were formed by their website. Our room looked like it had been recently refurbished and certainly the bathroom had been, however the decoration looked very amateurish- I can paint a door better than the bathroom one. I thought the food offering would be more high end with an emphasis on Shetland seafood but it was fairly standard, nothing particularly stood out. For example one choice was lasagna and it was made with Aberdeen Angus beef and Orkney cheese to give it that locally produced feel. Dundee marmalade is world famous but their choice of Tiptree from Essex and portions of Lakeland butter shows they are not walking the talk. Another area for improvement would be to vacuum more thoroughly, especially the stairs leading to the bedrooms. We still enjoyed our stay and the staff are very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfy stay thank you

Friendly staff, lovely views and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024