Flexible accommodation for contractors, companies and project teams across the Shetland Islands

Looking for reliable contractor accommodation in Shetland?

Shetland Stays provides fully furnished, professionally managed accommodation for contractors, engineers, consultants, project teams and business travellers working across the Shetland Islands.

Whether you need accommodation for a few nights, several weeks or a few months, our team can help you find suitable properties for your workforce.

With a portfolio of managed properties across Shetland and a local team looking after your accommodation throughout the stay, we make housing contractors and project teams in Shetland simple.

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Accommodation for contractors working across Shetland

Finding suitable accommodation for employees and contractors coming to Shetland can be difficult, particularly when projects change, stays are extended or several members of a team need accommodation at the same time.

That's where Shetland Stays can help.

Instead of searching through individual holiday lets, hotels and booking websites, send us your requirements and we'll check suitable accommodation across our portfolio.

Simply tell us:

How many people you need to accommodate
Where they'll be working in Shetland
Your required arrival date
How long you expect them to stay
How many bedrooms you require
Whether workers need individual or shared accommodation
Any specific requirements for your team

Our team will then identify suitable options based on your requirements and availability.

Short and medium-term contractor accommodation in Shetland

Short stays

Coming to Shetland for a site visit, survey, inspection, training or short-term assignment? We can provide furnished accommodation for contractors and business travellers requiring shorter stays.

Weekly stays

For contractors working in Shetland for one or several weeks, our properties can provide a more comfortable alternative to spending an extended period in a hotel.

Medium-term stays

If your project will last several weeks or a few months, speak to us about medium-term contractor accommodation. We can look at suitable properties and rates based on the duration and requirements of your project.

Rotating teams and repeat stays

If your company regularly sends personnel to Shetland or operates a rotating workforce, talk to us about your schedule. We can look at how best to accommodate your team and make repeat accommodation requirements easier to manage.

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Why choose Shetland Stays?

Professionally managed properties

Our accommodation is professionally managed by Shetland Stays. We coordinate guest support, housekeeping, linen and maintenance, giving your company a single accommodation provider to deal with throughout the booking.

Fully furnished accommodation

Our properties are furnished and ready for your team to stay. For contractors spending several weeks or a few months in Shetland, having somewhere that feels more like home can make a significant difference compared with an extended stay in a hotel room.

Kitchen and living facilities

Many of our properties provide their own kitchen and living facilities, allowing contractors to cook, relax and live more normally while working away from home.

Wi-Fi included

Our managed properties provide Wi-Fi, making them suitable for contractors, consultants and project staff who need to work or stay connected during their time in Shetland.

Cleaning and linen

We coordinate professional cleaning and linen for our properties. For medium-term contractor bookings, we can agree appropriate housekeeping and linen arrangements with your company.

Local maintenance support

If there is a problem with the property during a stay, our team can coordinate the appropriate response. Your contractors do not need to spend their time trying to contact property owners or find local tradespeople themselves.

Guest support

Our guest support service means contractors have someone to contact during their stay, reducing the amount of accommodation administration that needs to be handled by your own team.

Contractor accommodation in Lerwick and across Shetland

Shetland Stays manages accommodation across the Shetland Islands and can help companies find properties suited to the location of their project.

If your contractors need to be based close to a particular work location, let us know when you enquire. We'll look at the accommodation available and identify suitable options based on location, dates and team size.

Contractor accommodation in Lerwick

Looking for contractor accommodation in Lerwick?

We manage furnished properties in and around Lerwick that can be suitable for contractors, engineers, consultants, construction personnel, marine workers and other professionals working in Shetland.

Our Lerwick accommodation can be particularly useful for longer assignments where workers would prefer the additional space, kitchen facilities and independence of a furnished house or apartment.

Availability varies throughout the year, so contact us with your dates and requirements and we'll check suitable options.

Contractor accommodation for Sullom Voe

Shetland's energy sector regularly brings contractors, engineers, technicians and specialist personnel to the islands.

If you're looking for contractor accommodation for personnel working at Sullom Voe or elsewhere in the north of Shetland, send us your requirements.

We'll check suitable accommodation based on your work location, dates, number of contractors and bedroom requirements.

Corporate accommodation in Shetland

We also provide corporate accommodation in Shetland for businesses that need somewhere comfortable and professionally managed for employees, consultants and other personnel visiting the islands for work.

This can include temporary assignments, consultancy projects, engineering visits, training, secondments, surveys and other business travel where a furnished house or apartment is preferable to a hotel.

Whether you are arranging accommodation for one employee or coordinating accommodation for a wider team, send us your requirements and we'll check suitable properties across our portfolio.

Company accommodation bookings in Shetland

If you're responsible for arranging accommodation on behalf of a company, Shetland Stays can make the process much simpler.

Instead of searching across hotels, holiday lets and individual property listings each time someone travels to Shetland, you can send your requirements directly to our team.

We can help with company accommodation bookings for individual employees, contractors, consultants and project teams, including short stays, weekly bookings and medium-term requirements.

For companies with regular requirements in Shetland, we can also work with you on repeat bookings so you have a local accommodation contact whenever members of your team need to visit the islands.

Worker and project team accommodation

Need accommodation for more than one person?

Depending on availability, we may be able to place colleagues together in a larger property or use several properties to accommodate a wider project team.

This can work particularly well for companies bringing teams to Shetland for construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy and other projects.

Tell us how many people are travelling, whether individual bedrooms are required and where the team will be working. We'll then look at the most suitable accommodation available.

Accommodation for Shetland's major industries

Shetland attracts specialist workers and professionals from across the UK and further afield. We welcome accommodation enquiries from companies and contractors working across a wide range of sectors, including:

Oil and gas
Energy
Renewable energy
Wind energy
Marine engineering
Ports and harbours
Construction
Civil engineering
Utilities and infrastructure
Telecommunications
Professional services
Surveying and consultancy
Public sector projects
Healthcare
Environmental projects

Whether you're sending one person to Shetland for a week or bringing a larger project team to the islands for a few months, talk to us about your accommodation requirements.

A better option for extended stays in Shetland

Hotels can be convenient for a few nights, but when someone is working away from home for several weeks or a few months, having a furnished apartment or house can offer a very different experience.

Depending on the property, contractors can benefit from:

Individual bedrooms
Kitchen facilities
Living space
Wi-Fi
Laundry facilities
More privacy
Space to relax outside working hours

For teams, a larger property can also allow colleagues to stay together rather than occupying several separate hotel rooms.

Because the accommodation is professionally managed by Shetland Stays, your company also has the reassurance of a dedicated team supporting the property and your guests throughout their stay.

Regular corporate and company bookings

If your business regularly sends employees or contractors to Shetland, we'd like to build an ongoing relationship with you.

Rather than starting a new accommodation search every time someone travels to the islands, your team can contact Shetland Stays directly whenever you have a requirement.

We can help with:

Contractor accommodation
Corporate accommodation
Company accommodation bookings
Individual business travellers
Project team accommodation
Repeat business travel
Rotating workers and crews
Short-notice requirements
Medium-term stays
Multiple property requirements

For medium-term or repeat requirements, speak to us about rates and availability.

Bringing a team to Shetland?

Send us your requirements and we'll check the accommodation available across our portfolio.

To help us find the most suitable options, let us know:

The number of guests
The number of bedrooms required
Your arrival date
Your expected departure date
Where in Shetland the team will be working
Whether your dates are flexible
Whether this is a one-off stay or an ongoing project
Whether you expect to need accommodation again

Our team will check suitable properties and come back to you with the available options.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you provide contractor accommodation in Shetland?

Yes. Shetland Stays manages furnished accommodation across the Shetland Islands and welcomes enquiries from companies requiring accommodation for contractors, employees and project teams.

Can contractors stay for several weeks or a few months?

Yes. We offer short and medium-term stays, subject to property availability. If you're looking for accommodation for several weeks or a few months, contact us directly so we can look at suitable properties and rates.

Do you offer medium-term contractor rates?

Medium-term and repeat bookings can be priced differently from standard short stays. Send us your dates, number of guests and requirements and we'll provide suitable options.

Can I book accommodation for several contractors?

Yes. Depending on availability, we can look at larger properties or multiple properties for project teams.

Can each contractor have their own bedroom?

Depending on the properties available, yes. Tell us how many individual bedrooms you require when making your enquiry.

Do your properties have kitchens?

Many of our properties provide kitchen and living facilities, which makes them particularly suitable for medium-term stays. We'll confirm the facilities of any property offered.

Is cleaning included?

Our properties are professionally cleaned between guests. For medium-term contractor stays, we can agree suitable arrangements for ongoing cleaning and linen changes.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes. Our managed properties provide Wi-Fi.

Can you accommodate rotating workers?

Potentially, yes. If you're managing a rotational workforce or regularly bringing contractors into Shetland, speak to our team about the structure of your rotations and we'll look at the best way to accommodate them.

Do you provide contractor accommodation near Sullom Voe?

We manage accommodation across Shetland. Availability close to Sullom Voe will depend on your dates and requirements, so contact us and we'll look at the most appropriate available options.

Do you have contractor accommodation in Lerwick?

We manage properties in and around Lerwick as well as elsewhere in Shetland. Contact us with your dates and we'll check current availability.

Can companies book directly with Shetland Stays?

Yes. Companies can contact Shetland Stays directly to arrange accommodation rather than booking each stay individually through online booking platforms.

Do you provide corporate accommodation in Shetland?

Yes. We welcome direct corporate bookings for employees, consultants, contractors and project teams visiting Shetland for work. This can include anything from a short business trip to a medium-term project or temporary assignment.

Can we use Shetland Stays for repeat company bookings?

Yes. If your company regularly sends employees, contractors or project teams to Shetland, you can contact our team directly whenever accommodation is required.

Looking for contractor or corporate accommodation in Shetland?

Whether it's one engineer for a week, a consultant for a month or a project team requiring accommodation for a few months, talk to Shetland Stays.

Tell us what you need and our team will check suitable accommodation across our portfolio.

Email: emily@shetlandstays.com

Telephone: 07415 871100

Accommodation enquiry

Complete our enquiry form with your company details, dates, number of guests, bedroom requirements and work location and we'll check suitable accommodation for your team.

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