Shetland Hotels

• BOB_B
• Reviews: 16

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Glen Orchy: Good Guest House with Thai Theme

This was a good choice - it was comfortable, easy to reach, had parking and did a great breakfast!! There was also a Thai restuarant which we tried once. SOme of the food was quite hot so be warned! We were really impressed with the selection and if you don't want to go far then this was a great solution. Also bear in mind that the eating options in Lewrick aren't brilliant, so it's worth a visit at least one night of your stay. The reception was very helpful on what to see in the area.

Unique Quality: Lots of information on tourist attractions and you could order fish for breakfast if you wanted. Made a good base for exploring Shetland.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Glen Orchy House, 20 Knab Road, Lerwick, Shetland
• Phone: 01595 692031
• Website: http://www.guesthouselerwick.com/
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, Historical Travel, Archeology
• Written September 8, 2007

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• supercarys
• Reviews: 172

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Solbrekke: World's Best Bed and Breakfast

This was a fantastic B&B, run by one of the most friendly people I have ever met. The bed was lovely and warm and comfortable, breakfast was delicious, you get your own tv and the owners seemed to really care about me!

Mrs J Stove, the owner went right out of her way to make sure I had an enjoyable trip in Shetland. She pointed out all the different things I could do, showed me how to get here and there on the map, made me dinner as well and even drove me around the island to see it properly despite the fact that I had hired a car for this very purpose myself - she wouldn't take no for an answer.

I have no hesitation in recommending this B&B to anyone. I would go back there even if it was an inconvenience to do so simply because it was so good.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Sandwick
• Phone: 01950 43 14 10
• Written October 11, 2006

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• pamelas2002
• Reviews: 10

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• deptlads
• Reviews: 161

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Busta House Hotel: The UK´s most northerly country house hotel

We can never be accused of 'budget' travel. That's not to say we don't set ourselves a budget, we just make sure that it is big enough.

We're prepared to pay that bit extra if we think that we're getting value for money. At Busta House we paid GBP110.00 a night for a double room (one of their more expensive ones), but it was well worth it.

From the moment we checked in and were shown to our room we were made to feel comfortable. After we had settled-in, we went down to reception to ask for some tea - "certainly Sir. Would you like it served in the library?" Oh yes! And very nice it was too, accompanied by a huge plate of biscuits.

All of the rooms are different, and are named after islands in the Shetlands. We chose the Fair Isle room, which had views over the Garden and Busta Voe, and a fantastically huge and very comfortable double bed.

If you´re looking for a romantic, intimate hotel with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere we can thoroughly recommend this place. It also has an excellent restaurant.

Unique Quality: How´s this for unique:

In the grounds are stone dragons that originally adorned the House of Commons in London. They were rescued by the local MP and Lord Lieutenant of Shetland (who lived at Busta House) after the Palace of Westminster was damaged by bombing during the Second World War.

Busta House has its own 18th century family tragedy of forbidden love, secret marriage, a disinherited "bastard" son, the tragic death at sea of the entire male line, and a resulting lawsuit that took 93 years to resolve - to the ruination of the family.

Oh yes, there is also a ghost, of course!

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Busta House Hotel, Busta, Shetland, ZE2 9QN
• Phone: +44 (0)1806 522 506
• Website: www.bustahouse.com
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Food and Dining, Historical Travel
• Written August 20, 2006

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• TomFoolery
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Gardiesfauld Youth Hostel: Britain's Most Northerly Youth Hostel

The Gardiesfauld Hostel in Uyeasound, Unst is Britain's most Northerly hostel, and the only hostel on Unst.

The hostel isn't staffed for much of the day, but you can arrive and leave your things and report back later, leaving a note on the whiteboard at the front of the hostel.

Camping is available in the pleasent grounds. There is a kitchen, lounge and drying room.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel
• Written August 14, 2005

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• rngr633
• Reviews: 18

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Sumburgh Hotel: Nice place to stay in Shetland

I felt very welcome the 4 nights I spent here. Seems the whole staff knew who I was. Great meals, & friendly service.

Unique Quality: Easy access to Shetland by bus- it picks you up & drops you off right at the Hotel Gate. 2 GBP to Lerwick. It's seafront location has wonderful views. The famous Jarlshof ruins are right out the door.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Sumburgh Shetland
• Phone: +44 (01950) 460201
• Related to: Budget Travel, Archeology
• Written February 8, 2005

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• kathymof
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Sumburgh Hotel: Sumburgh Hotel

This hotel is at Sumburgh Head, Sumburgh, Main Island, Shetland, Scotland - it is not in Sydney as they default name seems to think.

Closest hotel to the airport and the only hotel anywhere near the airport and no airport noise! This is a very nice hotel in an old laird's mansion. Most of the rooms are in a modern addition to the back of the hotel so your chances of getting into the historical part are slim unless you make a specific request. The staff running the hotel are wonderful - everyone! They knew who I was without my even giving my name - I think the combination of how I looked from major jet lag and the fact they knew I was flying in from California was a dead give away. They took excellent care of me which is a good thing because it was the worst jet lag I have ever had.

Unique Quality: The rooms were basic but nice. The food was excellent, the locals very friendly, the bar very nice and inviting. A very big plus is that the Jarlshof archaeological site is right next to the hotel. It is a wonderful place to visit. And you can walk to several places such as Sumburg Head and Scatness archaeological site from the hotel.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Sumburg - souther end of mainland Shetland
• Phone: 01950 460201
• Related to: Historical Travel, Archeology, Hiking and Walking
• Written November 28, 2004

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• kathymof
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Baltasound Hotel: Most northern hotel in Great Britain

Good food and nice accommodation. They have a residents bar and an adjoining pub. Between the two you can taste every beer brewed by the Valhalla Brewing Company, Britain's most northern brewing company, located in nearby Unst. I loved them all.

Unique Quality: The accommodations are in log cabins - a Nordic influence I assume. The rooms were very nice but did have trouble getting the shower water any warmer than ice cold. The sink was hotter than Hades. It was a fun place to stay.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Unst, Shetland, Shetland ZE2 9DS
• Phone: +44 (0) 1957 711 334
• Written November 28, 2004

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• bignick
• Reviews: 39

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