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Dalhousie Castle

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Rosslyn Chapel

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Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials, 2 treatment rooms
Staircase
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottish Mining Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Gore Glen Woodland Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Themed Four Poster

Themed Four Poster

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lodge Double

Lodge Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bonnyrigg

In suburbs.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Rosslyn Chapel and 9 miles (15 km) of University of Edinburgh. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Grassmarket and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle

4-star hotel near Rosslyn Chapel
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Dalhousie Castle. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bonnyrigg hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1280
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dalhousie Castle offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 6 2026 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per day

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Dalhousie
Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg
Hotel Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle Scotland/Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Bonnyrigg

Reviews

Dalhousie Castle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 781 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait staff very friendly a few others weren’t the most friendly not rude just not the most friendly. Clean rooms Going though renovations which are going to look great when complete
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing opportunity to stay in a real castle with such a rich history. The staff, especially Jon, were outstanding. Everyone was so accommodating. It seems like they have been making constant improvements to the property. The spa closes early (6p) and several amenities in the spa were out of order. Be aware that the archery and falconry, although on the property, are run by a separate company, closes at 5p, and requires a reservation. The remote location is beautiful and quiet, but be aware that getting a rideshare car is nearly impossible. The taxi company they use is very reasonable, but getting back to Dalhousie from Rosslyn Chapel was nearly $50 (I think due to the remote location). Great event for small parties/weddings. The dungeon dinner was fantastic, but be aware there is only one option (chef’s 7-course) that was $125 per person with no separate option for kids (more expansive, cheaper options at the other on-site restaurant, the Orangery). The complimentary breakfast was also delicious, made to order + continental. If we ever come back to Scotland, I’d come again despite checking staying in a castle off my bucket list.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was fun to dine in the Dungeon, and see the armour, shields and swords
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to experience a spooky castle and have dinner in the dungeon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple from NYC

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband wanted to sleep in a castle, well he did! Given the age (over 800 years), it is well maintained. The castle itself and the grounds are just beautiful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Things to keep in mind: - it's about 35 minutes from downtown Edinburgh, you can Uber to get to the hotel but have to take a taxi (which cost more) to leave the hotel. - the toilets don't have a very strong flush (lol). - wifi is not good, so make sure you have a good roaming plan; download some movies to watch in the evenings. OR for those that drink, there is a lovely bar and a beautiful library for the book lovers. - I enjoyed their meals but the portions are small. If you want to experience sleeping in a castle, I highly recommend Dalhousie! It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hon Ban

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Castle grounds were nice. Castle itself was nice as well. There is currently scaffolding covering one side. There was a wedding there so we couldn't go into the library cuz it was reserved for them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt, Kennewick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property with great amendments. Close enough to go into the city if desired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Scary experience

We arrived at 11pm and were told we booked a room in Castle Rock not the main Castle. Finding Castle Rock in the dark with no signs or street lights was a nightmare. When we managed to find Castle Rock, it looked like a deserted house from a horror movie. Pitch black with no lights on anywhere. We eventually came back to the main castle and decided to upgrade to stay in the Castle, there was no one at the front desk, we used the walkie-talkie at the front desk, still nothing. After almost 15mins, someone came to the front desk. It’s one of the worst experiences had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a neat place to stay. Close to town but secluded and peaceful. Rooms make it feel so authentic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wedding venue and staff was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained property, with a wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, but definitely not accessible. Not a problem for us, thankfully, and we had a wondeful time (and got a good workout going up and down all those stairs)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noise!

Building work ongoing. Noise at 8am not good for the price. Most unsatisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David sloan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025