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7.2

269 reviews

The Shetland Hotel

The Shetland Hotel

Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0PW, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

The Shetland Hotel

The Shetland Hotel is a 3-star option in Lerwick, United Kingdom, located on Holmsgarth Road and just 0.8mi from the city center. The price starts from $163, and the property has 269 reviews, giving a sense of the experience awaiting guests.

Inside, amenities include free parking on site, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, plus room service and a 24-hour front desk. An elevator provides easy access, and non-smoking rooms keep things tidy. For events, meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge, and options like kids' meals (extra charges) and a bathtub add convenience.

Located in Lerwick, the hotel sits within reach of the city center and offers straightforward access for travelers exploring the area. With 269 reviews reflecting various experiences, The Shetland Hotel presents a practical choice for a stay in this part of the United Kingdom.

On-site dining keeps evenings easy with Waterfront Bar & Grill, a Modern venue serving Russian-inspired cuisine. The setting provides a relaxed spot to unwind after a day of exploring Lerwick and the harbor-front sights.

Payment is straightforward, with cash accepted and major cards welcomed, including American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Maestro.

Room options span a wide spectrum, from a Single Room to Standard Double (237 sqft) and Room - 2 Twin (237 sqft), through Triple Rooms (323 sqft) and larger Suites (452 sqft). Family configurations accommodate up to 8 adults and 4 children, and several suites offer ample space for groups seeking extra comfort.

Closest airports

Lerwick Tingwall Airport

3.6mi

Sumburgh Airport

20.1mi

Papa Stour Airport

21.4mi

Foula Airport

30.9mi

Fair Isle Airport

46.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Rooms

Suite in The Shetland Hotel

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Suite

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

x8

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x5

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Twin Room in The Shetland Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

x10

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x6

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Triple Room in The Shetland Hotel

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Triple Room

3 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

x3

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x4

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Double Room in The Shetland Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

x4

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x3

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Room for Disabled - single occupancy in The Shetland Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Single Room in The Shetland Hotel

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Double, Double/Twin

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

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Room for Disabled - single occupancy in The Shetland Hotel

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Disabled, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Disabled

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Double Room

x4

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x3

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Single Room

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Family

x8

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x4

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Family, Twin

x8

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x4

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Guest reviews

7.2

269 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kerry

9.1

June 2025

Hotel great for getting out and about on Shetland and just a short stroll into Lerwick. Had dinner ever night, great choice, very tasty and reasonably priced. Good breakfast each morning, they take your cooked breakfast order with nice choice of options (good for the waste as didn't overload the plate). Reception on the 5th floor (which at the back of the hotel is the ground floor given it is on a slope). views from the restaurant are good, looking over the dock at Bressay Island. Staff attentive without being overbearing.

when restaurant is full can be a bit noisey. Bed was a bit soft for my liking, but that is being picky.

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Jennie

8.2

October 2024

Plenty of choice for breakfast. The room was comfortable and we liked the addition of a coffee making machine. The dinner menu was better than on our visit in Sept 2023 - more imaginative now.

The decor in the corridors needs attention. It needs to be fixed. Someone charged a meal to our room number! We saw it on the final bill and explained to the gentleman on reception that we had dined elsewhere on the evening in question. He adjusted our bill accordingly. Either the server had misheard the room number of the person who had dined that evening - it certainly wasn't us - or someone deliberately quoted a room number to get a free meal, and we were the unlucky ones. Is there any way this sort of thing could be avoided?

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Heather

9.1

September 2023

Good choice of options for Breakfast. Evening dinner also available at separate cost with good choice and good size portions. Location of restaurant dining room overlooked the harbour so great for viewing whilst dining, even if your room didn't overlook this. Great walkable position overlooking the ferry terminal. Also on main bus route with bus stops just outside the hotel in each direction. Whilst some bus routes originate at the Viking bus station in Lerwick; approximately a 15 minute walk, some buses do stop at the hotel on the way back. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Zoe

9.1

July 2025

Comfortable mattress , clean, excellent breakfast, serving staff at breakfast excellent

Receptionist on check in non accommodating and annoying . All other reception people were good. Location not right in the town so 15 minute walk to commercial street

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Katie

8.2

July 2024

The location was excellent, straight across the road from the Northlink ferry terminal. The hotel was a gentle 20minute walk into Lerwick, gentle as we took our time to admire everything around the area. The staff were lovely, you can't fault them on how often they checked in and offered to help us in any way.

The pillows in the room were old and bit tough.

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Tatiana

9.1

October 2024

Convenient to ferry port & town centre, quiet & spacious rooms, breakfast & dinner options, Town bus service outside door, taxi drop off

The rooms were overly warm, but Lerwick did enjoy some unseasonably warm than usual weather during my stay in early October for SWW 24

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Simon

8.2

August 2024

Breakfast very good from a full cooked to plenty of choice on the buffet breakfast. Handy for the ferry terminal but a good walk into Lerwick if you wanted to try other bars and restaurants.

The bed was rather dated and in need of a new firmer mattress. No storage in the bathroom. No bathroom door hooks for dressing gowns.

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Wendy

8.2

August 2024

While the property is a little out of the main town and a bit old fashioned but it was only short walk to the facilities walking past Charlotte castle on the way. Great location for us as the weather was good and we could walk our dinner off before bed.

If you were late for breakfast all the croissants had gone

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Dianne

8.2

October 2024

Breakfast was good and fast. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet.

Hotel seemed a little dated. Scaffolding around outside of building indicated maybe work was in progress but interior needed refresh. Wallpaper peeling in many areas.

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Fred

8.2

September 2024

The service from the staff was always with a smile. In the restaurant, the food was of a good quality for evening meal and breakfasts had a large choice. It had all the amenities that you would expect of a 3 star hotel and I believe it is good value for money.

Points of Interest Around The Shetland Hotel

Airports

Lerwick Tingwall Airport

3.6mi

Sumburgh Airport

20.1mi

Papa Stour Airport

21.4mi

Foula Airport

30.9mi

Fair Isle Airport

46.3mi

Restaurants

WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Cuisines

  • Russian

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of The Shetland Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Shetland Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property