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Located on the shore of sheltered Busta Voe on mainland Shetland, Busta House Hotel is an ideal base to discover Shetland. Our fantastic location, paired with the rich history and heritage of the hotel, sense of community and service of the team come together to make a stay in Busta House Hotel a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you.

History

 

Busta House Hotel has an intriguing and storied history. It is a tale of class, love, tragedy, and deceit. Find out more about Busta House’s past, the story of the Gifford family and the ill-fated Barbara Pitcairn.

 

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Our Team

 

Busta House would be nothing without all of those working both front of house and behind the scenes. Find out more about the team dedicated to making your stay as enjoyable as possible.

 

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Reviews

  • star rating  We ate here twice during our stay on Muckle Roe after popping in for tea and coffee while waiting for our cottage, the staff are so welcoming, great service delicious... read more

    Alipaulstaffs
    13th September 2022

    star rating  Spent three nights at Busta House in July. We were lucky with excellent warm weather enabling us to explore and enjoy Shetkand from Unst to Mousa and Jarlshof.
    The hotel... read more

    MalcolmB301
    2nd August 2021
  • star rating  We stayed here for 3 days in July and when we arrived it was sunny and warm, so drinks in the beautiful grounds it was. The Staff here are... read more

    997angep
    21st July 2021

    star rating  Very friendly welcome. Hand washing/ sanitising facilities at the door. Room was excellent although no proper chairs to sit on. Meals were excellent, as always. Pre and after meal drinks... read more

    Mav10Aug
    21st December 2020
  • star rating  Although I’ve eaten here on previous visits to Shetland this was the first time I’ve stayed here and it won’t be my last. The hotel was clean and comfortable. It... read more

    mikee394
    10th October 2020

    star rating  Great location. Interesting building and grounds with some great history. The hotel was just opening post lockdown but had put in place clear and thought through precautions.

    Good... read more

    MarkNottingham2
    17th August 2020
  • star rating  Just got home after 2 weeks at the Busta House. This was our second stay at the Busta, and we had such a wonderful time that the third is already... read more

    Graeme M
    4th June 2022

    star rating  Fantastic. Old hotel with impeccable service. The floors creek and are uneven and the place is a rabbit Warren. Love it. The en suite was nicely updated... read more

    wohauckIII
    2nd June 2022
  • star rating  We LOVED this property for just about everything. We had two twin beds on the top floor. The room was quiet and comfortable, with seemingly new bathroom fixtures (it... read more

    BFG123
    29th September 2022

    star rating  Myself and my now wife had our wedding here in 2018 we a magical day, Grant Joel and Alan made the day really special, the food was fantastic as was... read more

    Thorr978
    22nd November 2020
  • star rating  I actually won this night in Busta House in a raffle, which they had very kindly donated.
    As usual, everything was just perfect. We were in the Vementry room,... read more

    MadMamW650
    23rd February 2023

    star rating  We regularly have a weekend stay. The food is excellent with lots of choice on the menu. They cater for gluten free options too. The rooms are lovely particularly... read more

    stephensZ6376KQ
    5th June 2022
  • star rating  Me and my partner have stayed at Busta first night of the "soft" opening after the second lockdown.
    All staff were very friendly and pleasant and have made us... read more

    EmiliaDel
    28th February 2021

    star rating  We have just had an amazing two night stay at Busta and feel thoroughly relaxed and pampered. We had a lovely room with fabulous views out over the garden and... read more

    juliedJ5353GB
    3rd April 2021
  • star rating  Location was great, room was good size, food was excellent and the staff were absolutely BRILLIANT. Thank you all for looking after us on our stay - bringing food... read more

    RichardHawkins41
    6th June 2022

    star rating  The inn is old but extremely well-maintained. Everything you would expect from an inn with history: winding hallways, croft-type deep windows, cozy sitting room, impeccable service. Full breakfast and bar.

    kerris704
    30th May 2022
  • star rating  We live in Shetland and do not often have the chance to try local hotels. Busta was delightful. We felt completely safe because Covid measures were perfectly applied. Staff were... read more

    alansW7254GL
    5th October 2020

    star rating  A welcoming place that is full of history and character. The kind and attentive staff made it a very special experience, especially for my son who is 7 and very... read more

    Tom H
    24th August 2021
  • star rating  A fabulous few days at a beautiful hotel. Fantastic food, amazing wine, gin and whisky lists and absolutely incredible staff. Nothing was too much trouble- even organising a last minute... read more

    Tinkerboobear
    1st February 2023

    star rating  Another excellent stay at Busta. We stayed in the Muckle Roe Suite which was lovely. Heating was on when we arrived and it was very comfortable and cosy.
    Our... read more

    Julie L
    6th February 2022