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St Magnus Bay Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hillswick with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Single Room
Interior
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Standard Deluxe With Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Auden Suite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Four Post Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Super Deluxe Sea View With Bath

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Bed Traditional Wood Paneled

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Standard Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
A970, Hillswick, Scotland, ZE2 9RW

What's nearby

  • Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tangwick Haa Museum - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Esha Ness Cliffs - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Esha Ness Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Sullom Voe Oil Terminal - 37 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Braewick Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Booth Vegetarian Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

St Magnus Bay Hotel

Property highlights
Free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at St Magnus Bay Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at St Magnus Bay Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

St Magnus Bay Hotel Hotel
St Magnus Bay Hotel Hillswick
St Magnus Bay Hotel Hotel Hillswick

Frequently asked questions

Is St Magnus Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at St Magnus Bay Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Magnus Bay Hotel on Jul 25, 2025 start from CA $308.0, 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.

How much is parking at St Magnus Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Magnus Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at St Magnus Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Magnus Bay Hotel located?

Situated in Hillswick, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Tangwick Haa Museum. Ronas Voe and Esha Ness Cliffs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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St Magnus Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated within a walk through lovely meadows to reach stunning Magnus Bay! Very considerate staff and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aparajita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a lot of charm. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The food is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location - quiet and scenic. Good breakfast. Condition overall - needs work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
The views and the scenery was very nice. The circular walk was top. However, hotel and food was overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ali

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

Overnight stay

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...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Edwina

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Hotel for walkers.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with clean rooms and wonderful dining room. Dinner was excellent and wait staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Viel Vergnügen im Hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

phoo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Stunning location, could not be nicer views in front of hotel and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023