The Brae Hotel

We stayed here for 3 nights as part of an organised tour. The room we were given was a disabled room (not necessary for us) and was less than inviting. The room was quite cold on arrival and took some time to warm up. The communal areas were nicely decorated although the bar area was a bit cramped when we all turned up for a pre-dinner drink. The bar had a limited range of beers - a local cask would make a big difference. Evening meals were tasty and varied and the hotel went out of their way to provide an addition vegetarian meal on one night when the choices didn’t suit. Breakfast was the highlight of our stay with great freshly cooked food to order and excellent service and attention from Scott and Curtis providing a bright, efficient and fun vibe (even the singing along to the music was good 😊).

This is lovely hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The cheery staff looks after everyone well. The beds were good, the pillows a bit stiff. The heat came on quickly when we came in cold from the rain. There's games and a snooker room. The bar opens about an hour before dinner-- There's quite a broad selection of libations. Breakfast is nice. The fellows who greeted us were cheery and helpful. The hit tea and coffee came out quickly and the cooked breakfast was made to order. Curtis was particularly cheery, funny and had good information about everything on the islands from what to see to what to wear given the weather. He treated us like welcome family. Stuart could be heard singing along with the music as he expertly cooked our eggs (perfect every day of our tour!). He has a great voice, and when he pitched in inside the dining room he made us feel as welcome as Curtis had done. Breakfast has lots of choice--all well made. Dinner was great--we especially liked the salmon, pork chop and beefsteak. Desserts were lovely. You can tell that the staff are happy--with our landlady cheerfully pitching in serving dinner when one of her staff was out. We were there on a Brightwater tour for Up Helly A, and their good spirits added to our own.

Stayed in the hotel for a couple of weeks recently,the hotel was decent,the bed was comfy and the place was very clean,the highlight was the breakfast the travel board should add there breakfast to the things to do list in the Shetlands, Scott and Curtis were amazing, very friendly lads, they made our stay memorable, btw they make amazing omelettes.

During a recent stay at The Brae Hotel for a couple of weeks while working away, I found the hotel to be in a great location with comfortable rooms. However, due to the time of year and challenging weather conditions, there were staff and chef shortages, meaning evening meals were limited to a small bar menu. Despite this, breakfast was still served each morning, and I have to give a special mention to Curtis and Scott, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. They ensured we were well looked after, always providing a delicious serving of breakfast to start the day with a friendly and welcoming attitude. Understanding our situation with limited food options, they even took it upon themselves to bring us food in the evenings—a gesture that made a huge difference. With most places closed due to the weather and not much happening around the hotel, their kindness and hospitality truly stood out, making our stay far better than expected. A massive thank you to both of them for their outstanding service!

The Brae hotel is centrally located and prefect if you are planning to use the hotel as a base and travel around the islands for day trips. Easy routes to Yell and Unst as well as Lerwick and the airstrip. The hotel is on the main road, near the famous Frankies, fish and chip shop. We spent 4 night and 5 days at the hotel and an awesome time. The rooms are well equipped with tea, coffee, hairdryer etc. The staff, namely Tracey, Scott and Curtis, at the Brae Hotel made us feel very welcome and cared for. The team are always willing to accommodate you if they can. Breakfast, was a massive spread, cooked by Scott and Curtis and served with friendly chat and banter. There was live local music in the bar on evening with refreshments. Thank you to the team for looking after us!! Famida and Tam

This has got to be the best, well run hotel in the area. Its architecture is very much in keeping with the surroundings - welcoming, understated and efficient Reception staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant is good, offering a continental breakfast buffet as well as cooked items to order. Various salads and soups are available at lunch, and there is a nice menu for dinner. I had room 225, a corner room on the upper level and faced a pretty farm and lake. There is good lighting for reading, TV has streaming services, wi-fi is good and the room has everything needed to be comfortable. On a special note - the hotel offers the best laundry service I’ve ever experienced . I turned in a bagful at 8:45 am and it was