In the heart of Lerwick Hotel, a warm welcome awaits with free full breakfast, The Bay Brasserie restaurant for lunch and dinner and a cozy bar. Guests have praised the hotel's convenient location and can enjoy in-room WiFi while also taking advantage of 24-hour front desk services.
Situated on the bay, Lerwick Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Lerwick. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
Lerwick Hotel Shetland
Lerwick Hotel
The Lerwick Hotel
Lerwick Hotel Hotel
Lerwick Hotel Lerwick
Lerwick Hotel Hotel Lerwick
Frequently asked questions
Is Lerwick Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
Are pets allowed at Lerwick Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lerwick Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Lerwick Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lerwick Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Lerwick Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Bay Brasserie.
What's the area around Lerwick Hotel like?
Lerwick Hotel is in the heart of Lerwick, a short 8-minute walk from Lerwick Town Hall and 9 minutes' walk from Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition.
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Reviews
Lerwick Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and the menu was great. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2026
Breakfast menu was great
Kurt
Kurt, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Extremely friendly, helpful staff and exceptionally good food, both at dinner and at breakfast.
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 23, 2026
Lovely staff, presentable common areas, breakfast choices limited but a freshly cooked breakfast is offered. Unfortunately the rooms are super dated and old fashioned for a premium price over £150 per night. In the uk they would struggle to get £60 per night.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2023
Great location,delicious breakfast
KAREN
KAREN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
All staff were friendly and very helpful. Substantial breakfast. Lunches were delicious.
Alister
Alister, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2023
Great hotel.
Great hotel in a great location with very good staff. Great food and drink.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
The staff was terrific, I think the location was pretty good, not much to choose from on the island so I would rate it high.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
It was very nice and clean, lovely staff ,but there could have been a bit of improvement in the food
Graham
Graham, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
Place was a bit outdated, in need of an over haul. Looks like the bathrooms have already been done.
Staff was wonderful.
Restaurant was spectacular, I had 3 dinners there and I am still talking about how good the food was.
I would stay here again.
Leann
Leann, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2024
Beautiful view of the sea from our window, great dining and food selection. Friendly staff.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
The hotel was close to a bus stop which for me was great as I don't drive. It was about a 15 minute walk from the centre of Lerwick and it involved walking up a few hills but it was possible to get a bus from the hotel.
The hotel its self was clean and comfortable. I ate at the hotel every evening of my stay as there was no nearby restaurants. The food was very nice but very expensive
I would recommend getting a bus to and from the airport as its so much cheaper than the taxis, which were expensive and you can catch a bus from down the road
I would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a short stay on the island
Julia Frances
Julia Frances, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Beautiful location and attentive staff.
The shower water pressure was poor, but the water was hot.
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2024
The location of the hotel is great, overlooking a bay on the edge of Lerwick, but as a single traveller my view was of the car park. Despite lawns down to the shore, there is no outside space to sit, and the building's style is quite outdated and bare. I only ate in the restaurant once - it is clearly popular and the food was good. Quite a walk into town, but there are passing buses.
Ruth
Ruth, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2023
Food fantastic, staff super, rooms rotten ..
Rooms 20 years out-of-date, but fantastic food!
We stay in a lot of hotels, and these rooms are extremely “tired”, however the money has been well spent in the restaurant area.
The dining takes place in a smart, comfortable environment, and the food is really of a very high standard; last week I had literally the best venison that I have ever eaten, and the Chicken Balmoral and the Finnan Haddie were of a similarly high standard. The service was of the same level as the food, switch a mixture of eager, helpful youngsters and more experienced staff overseeing the operation.
So, great food, great service, lovely people … just need to spend some of the significant room rates on modernising the rooms, I think!
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2024
Another positive stay
We have stayed several times, and although the rooms are in need of some modernisation, the staff and the food are exceptional.
Breakfast is freshly cooked to order, and the evening meal service is exceptional … there really is no reason to dine anywhere else!
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2025
Breakfast was good ,freshly made
Antony
Antony, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
Breakfast was fine.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
I would stay here again
I had a nice experience with no problems at all
SUSAN
SUSAN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Overall it was very good. Staff were very nice, perhaps lacking in local knowledge. The mattress was not to my liking, to soft. The shower was a little underwhelming. Food was excellent.
Alistair
Alistair, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2022
Lovely hotel, big rooms very comfortable. Tables in restaurant nicely spaced out.
Staff helpful,polite, and friendly.
William
William, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 19, 2023
Our room had great view over the bay. 15 minute walk to shops and restaurants.
Bathroom disappointing as water not always hot in the evening and the toilet was too close to the wall and heated towel rail.