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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room (Four Poster)

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster (Black Watch)

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Petite)

Double Room (Petite)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Business Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. National Library of Scotland and Queen's Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holyrood Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arthur's Seat - 8 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haldi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Kildonan Lodge Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The boutique Kildonan Lodge Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Kildonan Lodge Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

This hotel will place an authorization for GBP 1 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • One child 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kildonan Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to the airport?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel is 13.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kildonan Lodge Hotel.

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.6 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kildonan Lodge Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel have a pool?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Edinburgh.

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a bit nervous having read some negative reviews, but needn't have been. Our room was warm and bed was comfy. Bathroom was kept clean and it was nice to have a hot bath after a days sightseeing. We requested an extra chair for the room which was provided straight away. Didn't have breakfast. Buses to city very efficient - longest we waited was 3 mins. Car parking useful. Overall I would recommend the hotel, but I wouldn't say it is 4 star, more like 3 star, but fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Taylia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cute. No elevator which I knew but would want to request main floor room if you have mobility issues or lots of bags. Staff were lovely. Easy access to bus that went straight downtown. The room has no noise barriers for within the house. And no light blockage. You will need ear plugs and an eye mask if you are easily bothered. I guess we were supposed to get a bottle of wine? But we didn't. Which is a shame because that would have been lovely. I would stay here again but I would be mindful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Катерина

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were delightful and extremely helpful. The breakfast was fantastic. Room was good, although Ground floor wasn’t actually ground floor!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked two rooms, one in the lodge at the back which was lovely. The second room was no. 14 on the top floor. It was very cold and had no way to get it warm. Thankfully we didn't spend too much time in there as it was only one night stay. Longer would have been an issue. Staff were nice, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is very nice and the staff is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were lovely, unfortunately the shower wasn't properly attached to the wall but once reported it was quickly fixed. We didn't have the breakfast as we felt that it was a bit pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely but noisy downstairs ! A bit disappointed with the breakfast. Could only have exactly what you had preordered the previous day and there was no bacon toast or orange juice for us on the 2nd day as they had missed our order for 2nd days breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean as advertised. Hotel is right next to bus stops and can go straight to various attractions in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneeq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice room, Nice staff and fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Clean room. Had a jacuzzi bath that didnt work. Comfy bed. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nuzhet

Very friendly Staff however the room we stayed in was very small . You could not move around .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Parking easy. Bus into Old Town right across road. Everything so easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERYN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amandeep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and safe hotel. Far from city center and food/sight seeing options. If you stay here be prepared to walk, take a bus or cab to main parts of town. The room was really hot and ventilation could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025