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Lerwick Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lerwick

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Lunch and dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0RB
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Charlotte
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 350 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lerwick

Heart of Lerwick.Your stay at this Lerwick hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lerwick Town Hall and Clickimin Broch. Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition and Fort Charlotte are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Clickimin Broch - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Charlotte - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shetland Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪TJ’s Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Dowry - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fort Cafe And Take Away - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magnus' Lounge - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lerwick Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lerwick
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Lerwick Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lerwick hotel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lerwick Hotel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Lerwick Hotel Shetland
Lerwick Hotel
The Lerwick Hotel
Lerwick Hotel Hotel
Lerwick Hotel Lerwick
Lerwick Hotel Hotel Lerwick

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lerwick Hotel to the airport?

Lerwick Hotel is 25.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lerwick Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lerwick Hotel on Jun 6, 2026 start from CA $317, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lerwick Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lerwick Hotel.

How close is Lerwick Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Bain's Beach and 8.9 mi (15-min drive) from Meal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lerwick Hotel offer free breakfast?

Lerwick Hotel offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Lerwick Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lerwick Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Lerwick Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Lerwick Hotel have a pool?

Lerwick Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Lerwick Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lerwick Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lerwick Hotel to downtown Lerwick?

Lerwick Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Lerwick.

Lerwick Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Extremely friendly, helpful staff and exceptionally good food, both at dinner and at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was good ,freshly made
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KAREN

Great location,delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff were friendly and very helpful. Substantial breakfast. Lunches were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel.

Great hotel in a great location with very good staff. Great food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay here again

I had a nice experience with no problems at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the sea from our window, great dining and food selection. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and clean, lovely staff ,but there could have been a bit of improvement in the food
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, big rooms very comfortable. Tables in restaurant nicely spaced out. Staff helpful,polite, and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and attentive staff. The shower water pressure was poor, but the water was hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In need of refurbishment and good clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
x
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good overall exterior not so inviting

Very good overall exterior not so inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Done
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Assad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor value for money

Hotel needs a complete overhaul very poor beds and pillows gave me backache Breakfast food and service needs and overhaul too
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023