Name: Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Address: Edinburgh West, Dalmahoy, Kirknewton, Scotland, United Kingdom, Edinburgh (and vicinity), Scotland, GB
Price range: US$129–US$439 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

Set on scenic grounds outside Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club blends a historic manor feel with leisure facilities, generally friendly service, and comfortable rooms, but reviews note dated areas, confusing layouts, and warm rooms without air conditioning.

Many guests praise the pool, sauna, and golf, and families value the kid-friendly amenities. Rooms are comfortable and sometimes spacious, but decor and bathrooms can feel dated, and noise between rooms or banging doors is mentioned. Breakfast and restaurants get mixed feedback, with the Pentland often lauded while the Brasserie and buffet can be slow, limited, or poor value. Set in a quiet countryside location close to the airport with direct buses into town, it suits travellers seeking a relaxing base more than a city-centre stay.

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Facilities

Extensive leisure options — warm indoor pool, sauna/steam room, gym, and on-site golf — earn frequent praise; parking is generally ample. Several guests found the building layout maze-like when getting to rooms and facilities.

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10

Millena

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing hotel, lovely grounds, nice and warm pool, no jacuzzi tho. Breakfast was really good too.

10

Julie

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff Pool was brilliant

10

Jayne

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tranquility and Peace… With amazing leisure and spa facilities including onsite physio

10

Caroline

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great family friendly hotel. Food in the Pentland restaurant is fantastic. Spotlessly clean and great swimming pool.

8

Erika

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a beautiful setting on a golf course. Plentiful free parking and peaceful surroundings, but still close to everything. Finding the room was difficult Lot of convoluted hallways and stairs with many half floors, etc. In itself not a problem but the directions to the rooms need to be a lot clearer. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious. One oddity was that the liquid soaps in the rooms were crazy diluted. Barely more than water. Needed 4 or 5 pumps to have anything left by the time hand got to body to wash. The lotions were fine.

10

Maralyn

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, convenient bus service to the centre . Nice gym and warm pool.

10

Elizabeth

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in what looks like a castle. The grounds and indoor spaces are stunning. Great food, drinks, and service. Possibly the best indoor swimming pool I’ve ever seen at a hotel. Can definitely recommend!

8

Garrett

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, lots to see around the property. Rooms were quiet and clean. The only downside and the reason this review isn’t 5 stars is that they removed the hot tub.

10

Ryan

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome place comfy and food was great. Gym very good also.

8

Amanda

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of parking and comfortable beds. Rooms spacious and clean. We did have to queue for 20 minutes to get in for breakfast but it was good quality once we got in. Food in the brasserie was ok for dinner. We didn’t use the leisure facilities but they looked good. There is a games room but some of the equipment and room itself could do with updating.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report very clean rooms and well-kept areas, but recurring comments note mold in some bathrooms, occasional dust, worn fittings, and inconsistent towel/toiletry replenishment.

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Cara

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds. Staff are lovely. Room was stuffy hot and black mild was growing in bathroom.

10

Robert

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous venue. The whole place is immaculate. Car park is perfectly located and safe. The plentiful staff from concierge to room cleaners were helpful, friendly and professional. Our room was spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, good Wi fi, quiet and plenty of hot water in bath/shower when needed. The breakfasts were amazing from fruit, cereals, cold meats to the full Scottish available by buffet, with as much tea as you want. The Pentland restaurant serves imaginative food of the highest quality. The bar was cosy serving a large variety of beers, wines and spirits. We enjoyed it so much we have booked to return next year.

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Valentin

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and refreshed every day. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much for them. The bed was very hard though and could do with some modern and softer mattress. Although very clean, the bathroom was dated and had a very uncomfortable loo. Finally, the most important aspect was the price which is well above what is on offer….

8

Sidney

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall very nice! Staff very professional Minor issues - each rooms main door slams shut and can be heard in nearby rooms every time someone goes out or in 24/7 and it’s loud enough to wake up other nearby rooms. - shower stalls could do with a black mold cleaning. - bed sheet on mattress but no bed sheets between blanket/comforter and mattress sheet. The property’s grounds, services and facilities are well worth visit

10

Jeff

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. The hotel and grounds were very nice.

4

Jenny

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful exterior and interior to the old part of the hotel grounds ate beautiful. Service needs attention, reception not particularly welcoming. On departure one younger member of staff talking to the receptionist dealing with us us moved away then made childish farting noises, not impressed, it confirmed i wouldn't stay again. Deluxe room was small and bathroom had mould in the silicone grout. Very dated and tiny needs refurbishment. Breakfast buffet mediocre with cold plates and leather type cheap bacon. I ordered poached eggs 1st day it was very very underdone, inedible, next day ordered fried, the egg, so overdone it was burnt on top, sent it back and a snotty underdone one returned. Gave up next morning and had the bland scrambled eggs with burnt tomatoes. Only once in 4 days were we asked if we wanted tea or coffee. In room houskerping ok but water and coffee milks not topped up everyday. Cleanliness good, bed was wondrful great nights sleep.

10

Victoria

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room spotless, staff superb.

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Lee

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not great. Room dusty, water only replaced once in room. Breakfast huge queue, not enough staff. No glasses for juice had to use paper cups. Breakfast not Huge choice and ran out of stuff. Went to use pool one morning, closed for an aqua ckaaa but no information in rooms telling us this. Family room walls thin as could hear every conversation in tbe nezt room

8

Emma

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some dirty towels in bathroom and pool water not great quality. Was offered take away breakfast as leaving before breakfast started. It contained stale pastries and fizzy water and absolutely rotten apple. But otherwise hotel was nice. Rooms spacious

8

Samantha

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and hotel were beautiful but the room was a little tired. Holes in the curtain lining that allowed the sun to shine through in the morning, bottom of the bathroom door showed extensive wear and tear, fittings around the taps on the bath were loose and initially the fridge didn’t work. For the price would not have expected this. Location and first impressions were amazing

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious options, but decor and bathrooms can feel dated; noise from thin walls/doors is reported, and the lack of air conditioning leaves some rooms too warm.

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Gulsen

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the hotel grounds and the main building. However there was a few things that was below my expectations. First of all, there wasn’t anything in the rooms for personal use such as simple slippers, and personal care products which I normally would expect from a 4 star hotel. Standard rooms could have been better considering the hotel is 4* which wasn’t the case when i compare it to other hotels I stayed. Besides breakfast could have been a bit better as well. Hotel’s restaurant was good however breakfast quality was a bit below what i expected and again contained basic options which were cooked avarage level. I have had better quality expectations in those areas.

8

Michael D

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

No A/C

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Annerle

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room although the bathroom is a little dated. Very noisy in the corridors with doors banging frequently which unfortunately disturbed my night for quite some time as well as in the morning.

6

Geoff

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was safe but not many spaces for Hotel guests versus the Golfers! Room was clean enough but tired. Bar was questionable, Guinness from a can!!

6

Simone

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were pretty disappointed with this property. It was very difficult to navigate around the property and was confusing. The room was small and the beds were uncomfortable. The room was also very hot even though it was in the 50s outside and there was no way to make it cooler. WiFi was very weak in our room. Breakfast was also disappointing as the food was lackluster and not very good. The grounds around the hotel however were beautiful and well maintained. Sadly we wouldn’t stay here again.

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simon

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings. Room was very hot; no AC. Food was very good.

6

Richard

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds could be replaced for sagging conditions

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Paul

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a little underwhelmed with this location. Room walls appeared wafer thin resulting in being able to hear our neighbours conversations and competition for air space watching TV. A faulty sink plug was eventually repaired after some chasing, the tired room and complex building navigation detracted it from the outer charms. A busy, fully booked Hotel made it feel that all staff were stretched and not able to provide the service we expected from this venue. The leisure facilities, appeared to suffer from the same pitfalls that behold a venue of this stature and for me added to our disappointment. Possible poor choice on our part in a very very busy Edinburgh........

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Laisdy

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food at restaurant needs improvement. Some Remodeling too smells old and dusty. Walls are very thin as we could hear the tv playing with soccer games from the neighbors room and kids crying on the other side. Didn’t had good sleep as waking up with the neighbors screaming and arguing. Everything can be heard. No privacy wouldn’t recommended with family with kids.

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Samantha

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and hotel were beautiful but the room was a little tired. Holes in the curtain lining that allowed the sun to shine through in the morning, bottom of the bathroom door showed extensive wear and tear, fittings around the taps on the bath were loose and initially the fridge didn’t work. For the price would not have expected this. Location and first impressions were amazing

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, especially at reception. However, restaurant/bar service can be slow or inconsistent, and a few guests reported impolite interactions.

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10

Jeanette

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was outstanding it exceeded my expectations. I cannot complement the staff enough they fixed my reservation when we showed up a day early and were truly exceptional. The manager was great, the desk staff, your restaurant staff and the bartenders even took the time to answer my questions about different whisky and I even learned how whisky that is made in Scotland is spelled differently then whiskey made in other places. I cannot say enough or complement the staff enough for making our first two days in Scotland so wonderful.

10

Craig

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our second stay here was amazing overall, but disappointed again in the service at the restaurant. The hotel and spa and service could not be faulted, but the service in the restaurant is so slow. We waited 17minutes before being asked for drinks, the gentleman next to us had been waiting 50minutes for his main and was having the same u pleasant experience. The first time we stayed I actually had to get up after about 20 minutes to ask the staff to serve us our drinks. Both occasions the restaurant was so quiet, not sure where the issue lies. Furthermore the gentleman next to us complained and it was brushed off.

10

Mark

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and facilities, upgraded the room to the turret which was very spacious, pool great for the kids as well and plenty to choose from in terms of food and very reasonably priced, only downside was the attitude and unhelpful check in staff member which to be fair was sorted out very swiftly by the duty manager who was most helpful.

10

Amanda

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff were all amazing

6

Idayat Bolanle

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunningly beautiful grounds. Wonderfully helpful staff at check-in point. Surprised to have a dirty cup on our breakfast table. Staff did not let guests finish their breakfast before they started helping themselves to the food. There's no problem at all that staff should of course also have their breakfast. However, it was very unprofessional and off putting to feel that we as guests were in their way. I believe that your service staff would benefit from training in customer service, especially in a resort of this status. No one was rude to us or anything like that. I am used to the highest level of professionalism in these types of hotels and having travelled 6 hours to get here, was rather underwhelmed by the breakfast experience in particular.

10

Marsha

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Our room was lovely and comfortable. We enjoyed a great meal in one of their restaurants and we had a pleasant time sipping an aperitif in the cocktail lounge. Highly recommend this beautiful hotel.

10

Amanda

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff were amazing!!!

4

Jakia

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly disappointing service. Staff that do not care at all, they don’t communicate with each other. No basic manners - the receptionist Celia was rude, inattentive and dismissive. So disappointing as the hotel and the grounds and the restaurant was absolutely stunning, but never will be staying again as this was the worst service I have received in almost a decade. Sincerely teach your staff to be polite, act as if they want to be there and to not mutter to their colleagues about guests. A simple smile and pleasantry and a desire to actually help solve a guests problem would be appreciated.

10

Thomas

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love, love, love this hotel! Beautiful country surroundings and stylish, classic, comfortable interior. We could not fault the staff: welcoming friendly and efficient. Nothing was any trouble. Would certainly return.

10

Matthew

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fantastic stay at the hotel. I would like to call out just how nice and friendly all the staff are, from front desk, to bar, restaurant, maids. All had a smile and were welcoming. Thanks.

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Location

Peaceful country setting outside Edinburgh, convenient to the airport, with direct buses making city access straightforward.

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alison

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location just outside Edinburgh

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Alain

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

There are not many things immediately around the hotel. The hotel has two golf courses and is several miles from city Centre. It is fairly close to the airport and Dundas Castle.

10

Lauren

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable accommodation in beautiful country location yet with good bus service to city from gate. Great base for your Edinburgh experience!

10

Mikk

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This may seem an expensive place to stay as it oozes quality and expenses, but think again. It is not cheap, but it is a hotel of the very finest quality backed by its facilities, its staff, and its fantastic grounds. Accessing Edinburgh is easy via the bus from the main road, or the park and ride site two miles away. After a busy day touring the city Dalmahoy is the perfect place to relax, unwind, recharge and repeat. If you play golf allow yourself time to play both the East and West Courses. The leisure facilities are second to none and there are several eating/drinking places on site. Looking forward to a return visit with/without a party of friends.

10

Ishaq

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good access from the airport. Great surroundings, scenic grounds.

10

Matthew

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The country club and property are incredible and very luxurious. It is out of town but worth the drive. Highly recommend.

8

Jennifer Aurelia

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

15-20 minutes from Edinburgh but perfect for some quiet ! Peaceful and safe !

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Lisa

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Being on the outskirts of Edinburgh was a wonderful contrast to being in the city. I was originally worried that being so far out of Edinburgh would be an issue but it was only a quick UBER or convenient bus ride in and out of town. The grounds around Dalmahoy are so lovely that eating breakfast at the restaurant was a joy as well.

10

Gilberto

8 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely property outside the chaos of Edinburgh city center. Short drive into the city makes everything accessible. Highly recommend!

10

Matthew

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place to stay, about 20-30 min taxi ride from old town, about 30£ each way

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Dining

The Pentland Restaurant and many breakfasts are praised, but overall dining is inconsistent: the Brasserie and buffet can be limited, slow or crowded, with some finding quality and value underwhelming and vegan options limited.

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Giovanni

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel set within lovely grounds. Rooms a bit dated and needing some TLC. Our room had a broken bathroom lock which, after reporting, was sorted very quickly. Breakfast was good with an excellent selection however we dined in the Brasserie on the second evening and were told only pizzas and salads were available due to an issue in the kitchen. We ordered pizzas all round but when they arrived looked very much like cheap frozen pizzas. None of us ate much and wouldn’t recommend. We mentioned how poor this was but were just told it would be reported to the manager which I thought was a poor response. Only afterwards we realised these were priced at £17 each which added insult to injury.

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Robert

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous venue. The whole place is immaculate. Car park is perfectly located and safe. The plentiful staff from concierge to room cleaners were helpful, friendly and professional. Our room was spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, good Wi fi, quiet and plenty of hot water in bath/shower when needed. The breakfasts were amazing from fruit, cereals, cold meats to the full Scottish available by buffet, with as much tea as you want. The Pentland restaurant serves imaginative food of the highest quality. The bar was cosy serving a large variety of beers, wines and spirits. We enjoyed it so much we have booked to return next year.

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Alana

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was okay, but could seriously do with some upgrades. The mattress was okay, but could have been comfier. Mini fridge in the room didn’t seem to be switched on or working. TV is a “smart tv” however doesn’t have the usual netflix/prime etc. only function is screen mirroring which we couldnt get to work, and it only said it would be compatible to share your own pictures/videos etc. Restaurant was pretty over priced for the quality. We ate in the brasserie, frozen cheap pizza and burgers. Didnt eat in the pentland as the menu was very limited for vegetarians and again overpriced. So for dinner the second night we opted to order an uber eats. Breakfast buffet was good, good selection and staff very helpful and offering to get anything else you may want. We had a drink in the cocktail bar which was okay, £9 for a cocktail and didn’t think it was great. No music or anything playing either so felt a bit boring. We did try and get a seat in the james braid bar but it was pretty small so couldn’t get a table. Also visited the pool and sauna/steam room which were nice. Would also be nice if there was a hot tub so that was a wee bit of a let down. However the rest of the facilities were nice, nice, spacious changing rooms with free lockers/towels. Overall, an OK stay but dont think I would rush back. Staff are lovely but mainly the restaurants/bars were a let down.

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Claudia

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is beautiful. The food at the Pentland Restaurant did not disappoint. Highly recommend!

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NADINE

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was disappointed that in the cocktail lounge we had to go to the bar to order and pay. No service at the tables...this is a 4 star restaurant. We had lunch in the brasserie and it was okay. We went to the main restaurant for dinner but they did not have chicken on the menu...very strange, again for a 4 star, so we had dinner in the Brasserie, which was not what I wanted. I also asked if there was availability for a massage anytime that day. I was told it was an outside company and there were none availabe. I guess my hopes were higher for this more expensive hotel...

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Tammy

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is out of the way from the city but a bus right outside the driveway takes you into the city only take 25 mins. You can use the country club facilities of swimming area and gym, the grounds are huge and you can walk round, they are very well kept. The breakfast was a buffet, it was hot and tasty serving traditional potato scones and haggis along side cooked breakfast items. Plus a range of fruit, cereals, yoghurt and pastries. You can order different types of eggs and omelette plus a few other items line veggie options and porridge. A good hearty breakfast that was well organised. The reception service we got was second to none, so helpful and even saved us some money. There is a concierge service too to keep your cases if you have a later flight or come in early. The rooms were spacious and clean, had a fridge, hairdryer, tea, coffee and a very large TV. I would stay here again for sure as it was so relaxing and very quiet, which was nice to get back to after a busy day in the city.

6

pauline

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast plates were freezing,the breakfast was freezing, pastries like a brick,toaster took 5 times to go through to toast to be toast.Evening meal very disappointing, not very much on plates for the price.

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Amanda

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of parking and comfortable beds. Rooms spacious and clean. We did have to queue for 20 minutes to get in for breakfast but it was good quality once we got in. Food in the brasserie was ok for dinner. We didn’t use the leisure facilities but they looked good. There is a games room but some of the equipment and room itself could do with updating.

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Elizabetg

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast needs attention. No need to order eggs, should just have scramble and fried on buffet order if different. Makes things more complicated ordering fried.

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Leah

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No air conditioning so far too hot, almost contemplated leaving early 😔 Staff in the brassiere were not very attentive and the food was expensive for what it was. Bfast was chaos, far too busy even at non busy times. A shame really 😔

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Month	Average price
January	US$79
February	US$88
March	US$101
April	US$133
May	US$203
June	US$211
July	US$208
August	US$249
September	US$200
October	US$159
November	US$127
December	US$147

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $260
6 $184	7 $249	8 $234	9 $252	10 $232	11 $439	12
13 $180	14 $253	15 $325	16	17 $222	18 $284	19 $358
20 $167	21 $355	22 $243	23 $257	24 $252	25 $289	26 $260
27 $165	28 $222	29 $230	30 $228

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $191	2 $233	3 $307
4 $157	5 $208	6 $228	7 $175	8 $153	9 $206	10 $197
11 $152	12 $197	13 $194	14 $194	15 $190	16 $174	17 $197
18 $137	19 $133	20 $185	21 $158	22 $146	23 $220	24 $257
25 $142	26 $148	27 $169	28 $172	29 $142	30 $129	31 $170

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