In the heart of Shetland, St Magnus Bay Hotel is set in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. It was once frequented by W. H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood, the poet and playwright. All of the en suite bedrooms at the St Magnus include a TV and free Wi-Fi, while the Bridal Suite has an indulgent spa bath. St Magnus Bay Hotel has a cosy dining room, with a superb a la carte menu and striking views. The hosts are friendly and hospitable.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Georg
    Germany Germany
    Far away from hustle and bustle, this hotel has it all: nice and very quiet location, nice rooms, a good restaurant, a bar, friendly staff, parking space.
  • Morris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved this hotel, the room was so homely, the decor really made you feel good . The food is excellent, with a great choice of menus. The fish is locally caught, I tried the Scollops, and I have never tasted any as nice as these. I also had...
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    The history and unique location. Great artefacts and the most amazing food!!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of St Magnus Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
St Magnus Bay Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 St Magnus Bay Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about St Magnus Bay Hotel

  • St Magnus Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Dining Room

  • The prices at St Magnus Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at St Magnus Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • St Magnus Bay Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Darts

  • Yes, St Magnus Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at St Magnus Bay Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • St Magnus Bay Hotel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Hillswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at St Magnus Bay Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.