St Magnus Bay Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (21 reviews)
A970, Hillswick, Scotland, ZE2 9RW , Hillswick , GB

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Room was clean and comfortable, contributing positively to the experience.
Service
8.76
Friendly welcoming staff enhanced the overall stay.
Location
9
Amazing location with views of otters on the shore.
Room Quality
8.45
Room was clean and comfortable with a fantastic shower.
Amenities
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.34
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast had a great selection; enjoyed meals in the evening.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall a great stay, wish we could have stayed longer.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:25

Property Description

Discover the charm of the St Magnus Bay Hotel in scenic Hillswick, your perfect getaway for exploring the breathtaking Shetland Islands.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 27 well-appointed guestrooms, featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay connected and entertained during your visit.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant or enjoy a light snack in the cozy coffee shop. Don't forget to start your day with a complimentary English breakfast served fresh every morning.

Stunning Surroundings
Nestled near the breathtaking Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and other stunning attractions, our hotel is perfectly situated for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Experience the warmth and hospitality of St Magnus Bay Hotel. Book your stay with us today for an unforgettable escape!

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 8.76
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Laurel family
10
Pros:

We were on a 3-week tour of Highlands & Islands. Owners Andrea and Paul were stupendous hosts! So kind and helpful! Food, especially dinner, was first class! We learned much about the history and where to visit. Irving, the waiter, was charming. We strongly recommend.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Matthew
8
Great stay, amazing location!
Pros:

Really enjoyed our 3 night stay - wish we could have stayed longer. Friendly welcoming staff and room was clean and comfortable with a fantastic shower! Breakfast had a great selection to set you up for the day and we really enjoyed our meals in the evening. Even managed to spot the otters on the shore. Would definitely return.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Edwina
6
Pros:

When we checked in and asked the proprietor if we were getting a "superior sea-view" room, which was specified in our reservation confirmation, she told us that Expedia had paid for only a standard room. She then said she would upgrade us "as a gesture of good will." So I don't know what happened. I had specifically asked for a sea-view room, and there was such a room available. Obviously a breakdown in communications somewhere.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
T
Trevor partner
10
Pros:

Lovely old hotel with clean rooms and wonderful dining room. Dinner was excellent and wait staff were extremely friendly.

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jia
6
Pros:

The staff were friendly. The food served at the hotel restaurant was excellent! We enjoyed the locally sourced seafood very much. However,some of the hotel rooms were under renovation and there could be slight smell.in those rooms. The heating only worked during limited times. The room can be chilling at times when the heating is not on, even in summer. The location is great as it is close to the Eshaness cliffs and the circular hiking trail of hillswick. If you fancy an exploration of the north mainland it will be a place for you.

2024-08-10 via Nuitee
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Steven
6
Pros:

Extremely old and a bit dilapidated, thought they may have even been closed. For £200 a lot to pay for not much. Best part though is generous helping of salmon at breakfast. Room was big, remodeled and comfortable.

2024-07-22 via Nuitee
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KEITH
6
Pros:

Good location - quiet and scenic.

Good breakfast.

Condition overall - needs work.

2024-07-16 via Nuitee
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Imelda friends
10
Pros:

Situated within a walk through lovely meadows to reach stunning Magnus Bay! Very considerate staff and excellent restaurant.

2024-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark partner
10
Pros:

A friendly hotel in a deep rural part of Shetland. Undergoing some renovations at present and very busy over the weekend. Good pleasant and reasonably priced food and drink.

2024-06-13 via Nuitee
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Andrea
10
Viel Vergnügen im Hotel
Pros:

Wir hatten ein frisch renoviertes Zimmer .Ein sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit Riesen Tv.Das Bad war nagelneu mit toller freistehender Badewanne und Riesendusche.Es war ein Vergnügen.Die Angestellten super freundlich und hilfsbereit.Auch Abendessen und Frühstück geschmacklich sehr gut.Wir werden jederzeit wieder hier buchen.

2024-06-11 via Nuitee
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David partner
8
Pros:

My husband and I really liked this place.
The room was lovely and comfortable.
The breakfast was served by a knowledgeable person of the area.
Great walk just outside the hotel.

2024-05-27 via Nuitee
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Aparajita
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Cozy and comfy. And the owners of the hotel are very kind & caring. I loved my stay there. Will come back again to this hotel

2024-01-31 via Nuitee
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Cynthia
10
Pros:

The Magnus Hotel is an interesting old Victorian hotel! Full of character and inviting vib. The owners are very friendly and welcoming.
Very clean and they are in the process of doing some renovations.
We only stayed 1 night but it was quite comfy.

2023-09-24 via Nuitee
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Calum
10
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic with great staff

2023-08-23 via Nuitee
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Michael
8
Hotel for walkers.
Pros:

The original part of the hotel appear a little dingy but it is over 100 years old.
We were in the annex which was much brighter and had a lovely sea view.
The en suite was quite tiny but featured new facilities. Unfortunately there wer no shelves within the shower enclosure for placing soap or hair shampoo.
The meals were good quality but expensive.

2023-07-31 via Nuitee
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Natalie partner
4
Pros:

We were not greeted upon arrival and had to wait quite awhile for someone to come lead us to our room. The bed was not comfortable and lacked a headboard. We could not control the bathroom combo light/fan, rather, it went on and off at its own whim. At breakfast, it was unclear whether to enter the dining room - the door was closed and had a sign saying, "Please wait to be seated." Once inside, it was so unbearably hot that my husband and I sweated throughout the meal. (Outdoors was not at all hot, but temperate.) Breakfast food was good; dinner the night before was not good. The main course tasted as if it had been frozen and reheated, or was made with powdered ingredients. Not as expected given previous reviews.

2023-07-29 via Nuitee
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Charles partner
8
Pros:

The views and the scenery was very nice. The circular walk was top.
However, hotel and food was overpriced

2023-06-22 via Nuitee
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ali
10
Overnight stay
Pros:

Loved our overnight stay at St Magnus Bay...Everyone we came into contact with were Very friendly and happy go lucky...Food was outstanding and I cannot rate highly enough...Beds were super comfy...

2023-06-21 via Nuitee
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Pauric
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed my stay. Stunning location, could not be nicer views in front of hotel and surrounding area.

2023-06-02 via Nuitee
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Leanna
10
Pros:

The hotel sits in a beautiful part of Shetland. The hotel and everyone there made me feel welcome & appreciated from the moment I stepped through the door. The room was comfortable and had all the nice little touches. I especially appreciated the people there sharing their knowledge and history of the area.

2023-05-12 via Nuitee