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Brae Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a fireplace, and wall-mounted clocks.
A hotel room with a wooden table, a tray with a cup, a remote control, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the sea.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a flat roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a sign reading "Brae Hotel".

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Brae Hotel, Brae, Scotland, ZE2 9QJ
  • Place, North Mainland Leisure Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (Online)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bedside table, and a window.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a view of a road and car, and a small bedside table.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Online)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a radiator.

Double Room (Online)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Online)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A double room with two beds, a bedside table, a mirror, and a radiator.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View (Online)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and windows with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window offering a view.

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Brae Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning and an arcade/games room. Housekeeping is available on request.
Brae Hotel offers 35 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Brae Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from North Mainland Leisure Centre. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • 0.4 miles (0.6 km) from North Mainland Leisure Centre and 7.3 miles (11.7 km) from Sullom Voe Oil Terminal
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Brae Hotel also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Brae hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Brae Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Hotel Brae Hotel BRAE
BRAE Brae Hotel Hotel
Hotel Brae Hotel
Brae Hotel BRAE
Brae Hotel Brae
Brae Hotel Hotel
Brae Hotel Hotel Brae

Brae Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel for being in north Shetlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly and the staff were excellent..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and in a great location to explore islands. The breakfast was proper Scottish breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, well located, onsite restaurant - which helps because Brae only has the chippie and one other place to eat and both of those close early! Eveythjng you need is here to pass through en route to Unst and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room very basic but comfy and mostly clean enough. Breakfast was nice but repetetive when staying longer than a few days. Staff were friendly and local chip shop and leisure centre were handy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good food and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable bed, large room, quiet, delicious fresh breakfast and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, homely atmosphere- great breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very helpful, comfy beds and so peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the Brae Hotel but especially the friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a Shetland visit. The hotel restaurant provides excellent meals if required and breakfast was included. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and accommodation. Staff unbelievably friendly, caring, and attentive. Have not had such good service in a long time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

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

2 night stay

Comfy bed and pillows. Great service from all of the staff. Food was excellent too... Nice evening meal and nice breakfast. All in all very relaxing. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KUNAL

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

Best Hotel in Shetland

Very Helpful staff, Clean and conformable stay. Excellent View from room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Our stay was very pleasant. We loved the Viking-inspired shields in the lobby, and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay in Brae Hotel. The two guys who were working in the restaurant & bar were so friendly & helpful. I would stay there again if visiting the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Great staff!

Staff were fantastic: such a professional and welcoming team.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service! Very comfortable bed, clean room and delicious breakfast. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S.A

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

Wonderful little hotel, perfect stay.

Great room, clean and comfortable. Beautiful views over the loch. Food in restaurant and breakfast really good. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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

Brae Stay

Nice hotel in Brae. Happily would stay again, even if they charged for a dessert on last night that I didn't have!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and quiet with comfortable beds. Warm greeting and helpful reception on arrival. An excellent choice for breakfast and friendly helpful staff. We had dinner in restaurant and local mussels were delicious. Meals were well priced. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

christine

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

Smart hotel

Clean, convenient and comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022