Plenty of travelers to North Sea often have this water-surrounded land mass on their schedule. But Fair Isle is just one of many places worth visiting in the area. If you've got time to spare, George Waterston Memorial Centre will keep you occupied.
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Westings Inn
per person
Sep 11 - Sep 15
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Lerwick (SDZ)
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Nice place with ever-present owners bending over backwards to help in any way possible. The rooms are comfortable with basic amenities and coffee, tea and similar available. I particularly liked the well equipped shared kitchen and the lounge. Above all, the view from the inn is stunning. Note that it is in a peaceful and quiet area with very little in the way of local amenities, although Lerwick is only a short drive away.
On the downside, the new owners are still finding their feet, and the Inn is still a work in progress. That said, most of the deficiencies are minor or cosmetic, so that didn't bother me at all.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
Brae Hotel
per person
Sep 11 - Sep 15
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Lerwick (SDZ)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
It was our first time in Shetland and from the day we arrived the staff could not have done anything more for us they went over and above to help us with places to go things to see . We arrived 5 hours early and they still let us check in so we could catch up on some sleep, Scott and Curtis are just fantastic they also go over and above to help they so friendly and happy which was nice to see and the singing was not to bad either ,The hotel is located in a very central location as there is a Chinese five minutes up the road and a chippy two minutes walk down from the hotel and a coop at the bottom of the hill , that is of course if you don’t want to eat in the hotel as the food is just as good too. I would certainly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
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Best Lodging Options Near Fair Isle
The Spiggie Hotel
Scousbrough, Scousburgh, Scotland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.