Busta House Hotel

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9 (257 reviews)
Busta, Brae, Shetland - Mainland , Busta , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic, charming property with beautiful grounds and waterfront views
Exceptional, attentive and friendly staff
Spacious, comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms
Excellent food and breakfast options; recommended restaurant
Impressive bar and cocktails; good lounge ambience
Convenient location for island travel
Cons:
Breakfast quality inconsistent (pre-cooked scrambled eggs, lack of homemade muesli)
Exterior/grounds need some maintenance
Some guests wished they could have stayed longer; reservation recommended for restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Rooms repeatedly described as clean and comfortable; multiple mentions of 'large clean room' and well-maintained interiors.
Service
9.7
Consistently praised staff: exceptionally welcoming, attentive and helpful across several reviews; service described as flawless and spot on.
Location
9.5
Location repeatedly called stunning, set on the water with beautiful grounds and views; convenient for ferries and island access.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable with modern bathrooms and very comfortable beds; overall very positive room comments.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities noted (impressive whisky bar, lounge, cocktails, gardens and grounds) though one comment mentioned the outside needs some TLC.
Value for Money
8.3
Several guests noted good value for dinner and reasonable pricing, but occasional quality issues at breakfast reduce perceived overall value slightly.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Food generally praised (excellent breakfasts, very good evening meals, cocktails and restaurant); one review flagged breakfast shortcomings (pre-cooked scrambled eggs, limited homemade cereal options).
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall stays described as wonderful, charming and highly recommended with historic character and excellent hospitality; minor issues (brief stays, exterior maintenance, breakfast inconsistency) temper a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 18:17

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Enchanting Location: Nestled between Busta Voe and Muckle Roe, Busta House offers a picturesque setting at the heart of Shetland.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in the flavors of Shetland with fresh local cuisine and a vast selection of wines and malt whiskies.

Blend of Tradition and Convenience: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the 16th to 18th-century building while enjoying modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and comfortable rooms.

Experience the allure of Shetland at Busta House - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LSI

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 257 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Pamela • couple • au
9
Pleasant overnight stay, with friendly staff and good food
Pros:

Lovely old building with a garden which would be nice to sit in on a sunny day. Pleasant lounge area to have a drink

Cons:

WiFi in the bedroom was sketchy and we gave up trying to watch TV. In the evening Staff did make an effort to fix and would review.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Majicou • solo_traveller • it
9
Historical hotel feeling for a budget price!
Pros:

The structure itself is amazing: looks from another time, but perfectly maintained inside! I had only breakfast here but the restaurant looked great, I'd recommend giving it a go. The location is well outside Busta which to me is perfect if you are going to hike nearby. The room was comfy, large and the bathroom was one of the best bathrooms I ever had in a hotel room - I guess it was renovated very recently. Staff was helpful, especially to get me to my room, I struggled with the corridors a bit for some reason... Maybe a bit pricey for some but I had a great stay!

Cons:

The WiFi was a mess: if someone from the hotel is reading, when you extend a network you should use the same SSID, not many similar ones! The signal was not amazing regardless, mind you, and maybe that was part of the problem. Other than that, I found four spiders in the room - sorry but they give me the ick!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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micheline • couple • fr
9
Un lieu à connaître
Pros:

Beaucoup de charme - on se sentait comme chez soi

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • gb
10
Can’t wait to come back the staff were lovely, the food was amazing( the best we’ve had) and the views and hotel were lo
Pros:

Everything can’t wait to go back although I had booked the better room for myself and husband that the kids ended up in. I had confirmation from booking.com for an extra bed for my son but the hotel didn’t have this but they quickly accommodated hom with a z bed.

Cons:

The z bed my son got given was badly broken and smelt of cat pee, he ended up sleeping on the mattress on the floor as I didn’t like to bother the staff again

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The whisky cabinet!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • hk
9
Very enjoyable in a beautiful location with staff who really care about what they do.
Pros:

Breakfast was good.The location was wonderful enhanced by a delightful team.
Busta House is unusual and somewhere to experience again.

Cons:

Maybe the decoration and comfort in the restaurant could be improved to match that of the lounge.The table surfaces tended to be a bit sticky.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • solo_traveller • us
9
Worth a stay
Pros:

Very nice room and overall wonderful ambience as a historic property

Cons:

Restaurant staff seemed pre-occupied with large tour group guests and seemed to pay less attention to others not part of the large groups

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • fr
10
Beaucoup de charme et une très bonne table
Pros:

Le charme de cet ancien château et un personnel aux petits soins

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • couple • it
10
Storia e paesaggi
Pros:

Camera e servizio colazione.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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melinda • couple • au
10
Most enjoyable and comfortable stay. Excellent food and staff
Pros:

Lovely ambience to the house. Great food. Very helpful staff

Cons:

I would like to see the surrounds with a little bit more TLC. The beautiful ornate gates on the back drive are all but gone. The other two sets of gates are no longer there. It would be such a shame to lose it all . Would be fabulous to see a full restoration. Bones of the garden and existing trees are quite lovely.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and nice
Pros:

The location and the age of the hotel

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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ANNICK • solo_traveller • fr
8
Voyage dans le temps
Pros:

La belle bâtisse, le jardin et le très bon petit déjeuner.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • gb
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Heike • family_with_children • de
10
Kleine Zeitreise mit Komfort
Pros:

Schönes altes Herrenhaus. Die Bar mit den vielen Whiskysorten in der Lounge ist beeindruckend. Unser Zimmer war geräumig, das Badezimmer unerwartet modern. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Frühstück war hervorragend mit vielen warmen Optionen und regionalen Produkten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Auch das Essen im Restaurant war sehr gut, es empfiehlt sich einen Tisch zu reservieren.
Wir waren rundum zufrieden.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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ian • couple • gb
10
excellent staff and hotel. beautiful location and stunning room.
Pros:

location is stunning

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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valérie • couple • fr
9
Excellente expérience
Pros:

Très belle chambre spacieuse avec une très jolie salle de bain. Lit super confortable et très bon repas.
L’hôtel est au calme et le personnel charmant.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee