The Shetland Hotel, Lerwick ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0PW

Very good

7.5

8.1

/10

3.7

4.0

“The hotel's location is perfect, just steps away from the ferry terminal, making it super convenient for island hopping around the Shetland Isles.”view full review

The Shetland Hotel, a 3-star Lerwick hotel, offers comfortable rooms and modern amenities, including a lively sports bar and an excellent restaurant that features local produce. Conveniently situated near the NorthLink ferry terminal, it serves as a base for exploring the islands.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Shetland Hotel are spacious and include ensuite bathrooms with both baths and showers. Options range from suites to family and wheelchair-accessible rooms, all equipped with free Wi-Fi and modern furnishings.

Dining Options

The Waterfront Bar & Grill serves an array of meals featuring the freshest Shetland flavors, with options for lunch and dinner. Further bar facilities are available at Beltramis Sports Bar, which shows BT and Sky Sports on large flat-screen TVs.

Business & Leisure

Business travelers will find office suites and conference rooms available for meetings. The Shetland Hotel also provides a comfortable club lounge, perfect for relaxation or early morning breakfasts.

Local Attractions

The hotel is a short distance from multiple archaeological sites, including Jarlshof and Mousa Broch. Local craft shops and the Lerwick Museum are also nearby, enhancing the cultural experience of guests.

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Select your room type

The Shetland Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

2 persons

240 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

2 persons

240 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Suite

2 persons

455 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The Shetland Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Ample Free Parking

“I loved that there was plenty of free parking available, making it easy to explore the area without any concerns.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The generous breakfast spread was a good start to each day, offering a great selection of tasty options.” view full review

Spacious Suite

“Our suite was incredibly spacious, allowing us to relax comfortably during our stay, though I'd suggest a larger bed.” view full review

Impeccably Clean

“The cleanliness of the bathroom was really good; it felt refreshing and well-maintained throughout our visit.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Room features

Sitting area

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Shetland Hotel Location

Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0PW

Map view

Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0PW

City landmarks

Museum

Shetland Museum and Archives

3100 ft

Landmark

Hauteville House

4800 ft

Landmark

Fort Charlotte

4800 ft

Landmark

Broch of Clickimin

1.2 mi

Landmark

Bod of Gremista

1.0 mi

Museum

Shetland Textile Museum

4000 ft

Landmark

Mousa

4800 ft

Public Building

Town Hall

4500 ft

Landmark

Shetland Golf Club

1.0 mi

Landmark

Garthspool Evangelical Church

2000 ft

Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church St Magnus

5300 ft

Landmark

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers

2300 ft

Landmark

Locked Shetland

2300 ft

Landmark

Shetland Receivers

2300 ft

Landmark

Legion Scotland Lerwick Branch

2400 ft

Landmark

Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition

2600 ft

Landmark

Clickimin Loch

4300 ft

Landmark

Shetland Geotours Day Tours

3100 ft

Landmark

Da Wheel

3200 ft

Landmark

Up Helly Aa

3300 ft

Landmark

War Memorial

3600 ft

Landmark

Shetland Explorer Tours

3900 ft

Landmark

The Lodberrie

5100 ft

Landmark

Ninian

4200 ft

Landmark

Da Noost - Lerwick

4200 ft

Landmark

Church of the Latter Day Saints

4200 ft

Church

Adam Clarke Memorial Methodist Church

4300 ft

Landmark

Shetland Wildlife Boat Tours

4300 ft

Landmark

Roundabout Shetland

4300 ft

Landmark

Above & UnderWater Shetland

4400 ft

Nearby

Garthspool Evangelical Church

1900 ft

Restaurants

Douglas Arms

2900 ft

67 Commercial Road

Getting around

City Centre

Lerwick14 min · 3700 ft

Airports

Tingwall (LWK)14 min · 5.5 mi

Sumburgh (LSI)63 min · 25.9 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Shetland provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Shetland Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 170 verified reviews

7.3/10

Very good

71%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.9/10

Comfort

7.7/10

Facilities

7.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

6.7/10

Location

8.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

2.5/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

6.8/10

based on 228 reviews

3.5/5

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