If the scaffolding doesn't put you off, entering the hotel certainly will. Boarded up windows, holes in walls, cracked sink in gents public toilet, scraped paintwork, old tables and chairs in lounge/bar area and musty smell. Failed to see the huge improvements and refurbishments to a high standard referred to by other reviewers. There have been no improvements or refurbishment... more

If you want a bit of peace and quiet but at the same time want to try something different, then the St Magnus By Hotel in he Shetland Islands is for you. (e mail - St Magnus Bay Hotel [--] The hosts are excellent, food marvellous, scenery unblievable, locals frendly, all in all fantastic holiday. I would certainly visit again. more

i stayed at the hotel for three months on business, i recived a very warm welcome from paul and andrea, who bent over backwards for me my whole trip to make sure i was comfortable and happy they realy are the kindest people you will ever meet, the hotel and all the rooms were very clean and tidy kept perfectly... more

Stayed for 2 nights. Very friendly staff and owners, good food. Modern attractive bedroom. Don't be put off by scaffolding on outside. more

You're guaranteed a friendly welcome from Andrea, she surely has to be the ultimate hostess! The Hotel is undergoing some renovation, which we expected, and we look forward to coming back again when the works have been completed. Our room was clean and very comfy, just as you'd expect - with a box of chocolates and fresh flowers as a... more

The owners, the food, the portion size, the speed we got our food, the rooms, the service, the warm welcome on arrival, the way everyone goes out of there way to make your holiday special was all fantastic the food is Mmmmmmm especially the cheesecake the way the children were entertained i couldn't fault anything and would reccomend a holiday... more

tIME TO PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT REGARDING THE HOSPITALITY AT THE MAGNUS BAY HOTEL. I have visited Shetland on 4 occasions and each time have dined at the hotel where I found a warm and friendly atmosphere. A good friend of mine lives on Shetland and he and his wife often frequent the hotel and on my first visit to... more

We stayed nearby and the hotel was the only place reasonably close for dinner. We booked in the afternoon and arrived at 7.20pm. Our order was taken by 7.30. The 'home-made' soup was leek and potato (though for another table it was something else). It arrived at 8.05 - after being requested. The main course arrived after another, 25-minute, wait.... more

we were warmly greeted by current owners taken to our room and they had even put 2 beautiful bunches of roses in for us. Food was wonderful with a great menu choice, the serves were so big, needless to say we put on weight. Prices of food and drinks very reasonable. Owners are currently refurbishing hotel and they are to... more