St Magnus Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (168 reviews)
Shetland , Hillswick , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Higher price compared to others

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Propreté pas super nette mentionnée dans une critique.
Service
9.4
Le personnel est très amical et attentif, comme mentionné dans plusieurs critiques.
Location
9.4
Excellent emplacement, mentionné dans plusieurs critiques.
Room Quality
8.9
Chambres spacieuses et confortables mentionnées dans plusieurs critiques.
Amenities
8.9
Absence de recharge en savon et de thé/café soulignée, mais les installations sont généralement bien.
Value for Money
8.4
Mention d'un prix un peu élevé par rapport aux autres hôtels.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Excellente nourriture et petit déjeuner très bien mentionnés dans plusieurs critiques.
Overall Experience
8.9
Expérience globale positive avec plusieurs commentaires favorables.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 13:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the charm of St Magnus Bay Hotel with its en suite bedrooms featuring modern amenities. The Bridal Suite offers a touch of indulgence with a spa bath for relaxation after a long day exploring Shetland.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's cosy dining room, boasting a delectable a la carte menu. Enjoy your meal while taking in the striking views of the surroundings, creating a truly memorable dining experience.

Historic Charm and Hospitality
Immerse yourself in the history of St Magnus Bay Hotel, once a favorite spot of renowned figures like W. H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood. The friendly and hospitable hosts ensure a warm welcome, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, history, and hospitality at St Magnus Bay Hotel.

Important information:

Please note there will be ongoing renovations for many years to come but work is now very low key and is unlike to impact on your stay.

Please note that pets are only allowed in Standard Double Room with an additional charge of £35 per night and make sure to inform the property during the booking process via the Special request box if you plan to bring pets. Also please note that pets are not permitted in the dining areas of the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 168 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Peter • couple • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • ch
10
Awesome
Pros:

Friendly, helpful, warm-hearted and informative hosts.
Old-fashioned comfort with modern shower and excellent WIFI.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
Great stay in a lovely location - sorry to leave
Pros:

Great location , large comfy room ( deluxe with side sea view that looked to side and the front a little ) , great food and drinks and friendly staff .

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • de
9
Nice and charming hotel
Pros:

Super friendly hosts, nice charming hotel

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • couple • no
9
Koselig, historisk hotell
Pros:

God mat og hyggelig personale. Nydelig hotell på et fint sted, med en flott strand like ved. Likte oss veldig godt her!

Cons:

Hotellet trenger litt kjærleik, nye vinduer og maling.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk hotel, prachtige omgeving. Fijne ontvangst. Gezellige bar en restaurant.
Pros:

Fantastisch traditioneel hotel, niets op aan te merken

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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MARCO • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

ci è piaciuto tutto di questa storica struttura, dove ogni cosa è rimasta come era nel passato. Ottima cena.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • au
9
Great meals & superb location.
Pros:

We throughly enjoyed our stay at St Magnus Bay. The beds were comfortable and had the best shower! Strong and as hot as you like!
The staff were super helpful & went out of their way to make our stay wonderful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
4
Accommodation overpriced.
Pros:

Food. Fellow guests.

Cons:

Price.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
8
We had a great stay despite some maintenance issues. Coo
Pros:

Filled with characters. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Food was fantastic.

Cons:

Building has great history but very tired.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel, well situated for exploring the North end of the island and getting the ferry to Yell and Unst.
Pros:

It was comfortable, great breakfast, great dinner menu. Staff were lovely.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
Peaceful place to stay.
Pros:

Close to the beach. Friendliness of the staff.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • couple • se
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Anneke • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Een prachtig hotel! Op een heel mooie plek, met uitzicht over een baai. Vanuit het hotel kun je een wandeling van ongeveer drie uur rond het schiereiland doen, en op 10 minuten rijden kun je vanaf de vuurtoren wandelen langs de spectaculaire kliffen van Eshaness.

Wij waren er vijf nachten en hadden een heel erg mooie kamer (nummer 7) met twee losse bedden, goede matrassen, zacht tapijt, een ruime badkamer, een ligbad op pootjes, en fantastisch uitzicht.

De mensen van het hotel zijn gastvrij en vriendelijk, en de koks van het restaurant koken érg goed. Het hotel is gezellig.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Elodie • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay with beautiful scenery
Pros:

Beautifully located, good sized rooms, great staff. The hotel is popular with locals and tourists alike and offers a good range of dining options (though reservations are a must and you should not be in a rush). Ample parking available

Cons:

The hotel is getting on the older side - though it remains full of charm

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
10
Authentic Shetland hospitality
Pros:

Hotel was full of character and I really enjoyed staying there. It's not swish if you are after that. It's authentic and the staff go out their way to help you.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely staff. Welcoming and friendly . Home from home
Pros:

Traditional, cosy, beautiful situation

Cons:

Stairs

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • hk
7
Bali in the Shetlands!
Pros:

People good, good location

Cons:

Although weather produced a cold wind hotel very overheated. Room thermostat in Dining Room set at 28 degrees C. Corridors and bedroom far too hot. Had to open dash windows to lower it. This hotel must be wasting hundreds of pounds in heating oil

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
9
A comfortable quiet retreat. Great location to explore NW mainland by car.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. A good choice of hot food, cereal , fruit juice and fresh fruit. Eggs cooked to order
Room was large and comfortable

Cons:

When we arrived there was a quite a long delay in being attended to . The girl was then a bit flustered by trying to see to us and answer the phone .
We didn’t realise that there was a guest lounge until I discovered it. Only to find it was being redecorated.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee