A hotel with heritage

Book directly

Enjoy exclusive benefits

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.

 

Discover more

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.

 

Meet the team

Reviews

  • star rating  My husband and I were recently married here and had the most perfect day. Joel and the staff ensured everything was running on time and guests were informed of what... read more

    HanaBana21
    11th June 2022

    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  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  Busta House Hotel is a fabulous atmospheric building with lovely comfortable rooms, some with sea views. The food is excellent and the staff are so accommodating. Love this place, will... read more

    Anita J
    2nd February 2023
  • 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  Myself and my wife recently stayed at the Busta house hotel, the stay was fantastic.

    Firstly the welcome we received was brilliant, the rooms are well prepared with clean... read more

    Sightsee573755
    3rd September 2021
  • star rating  Lazy relaxed location with lovely gardens. Beautiful building inside and out with loads of character. Warm and cosy throughout, very high quality food and service. Staff are extremely polite and... read more

    Billy M
    28th November 2022

    star rating  Had such a lovely stay, such a nice feel to the rooms and great walks around. Service is lovely and the team are so nice. I’d definitely recommend coming... read more

    abi_cynthee
    29th July 2021
  • star rating  We visited the Busta House Hotel Restaurant several times during our stay, both for lunch and dinner, and the food was always delicious! Portions were extremely generous and the puddings... read more

    hanwgeov
    19th October 2020

    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  It’s said all the time but our stay at Busta House really was a highlight of our five week vacation.
    Just a wonderful mix of old world service,... read more

    turtlede
    16th December 2022

    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  somewhat of a 'curates egg'. There are some very positive features but also areas for improvement

    Staff were helpful and lovely - 9/10
    Location beautiful, shame the Voe couldn't... read more

    Chris1922014
    21st July 2021

    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
  • star rating  The warmest of welcomes at this quaint outpost of the truly magical island of Shetland. The staff are exemplary. The food is plentiful and delicious. The rooms... read more

    CBANCSE
    9th February 2023

    star rating  We got such a lovely welcome arriving for our two nights stay. The hotel is a little tired but once you get over that you realise what a special location... read more

    lorrainer186
    19th May 2021
  • 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  Called in for lunch on a busy day without a booking. Welcomed and served with fabulous food. The mushroom tagliatelle was one of the best I've tasted. Service was excellent... read more

    Alan29956
    31st January 2023
  • star rating  love Busta house great friendly staff made us very welcome when we arrived very efficient nothing was a problem food excellent absolutely delicious from start to finish ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ well worth... read more

    muggsb
    20th June 2022

    star rating  an exceptionally great place to stay , quirky and old , with lots of history and ambience around it . the staff were beyond excellent , the food and drink... read more

    nookiec2022
    27th September 2022