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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Edinburgh's peaceful garden retreat offers the perfect balance of tranquility and city exploration, just minutes from the capital's most famous attractions

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Kildonan Lodge Hotel provides a quiet sanctuary in Edinburgh with its beautiful garden setting. Travelers can connect with in-room WiFi, get recommendations from the knowledgeable staff, explore the nearby Royal Mile, or utilize the conference space for business needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is AED 311
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

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Room options

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Superior Room (Four Poster) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE

What's nearby

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

Upscale boutique hotel near Royal Mile
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 2 meeting rooms and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Kildonan Lodge Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kildonan Lodge Hotel on 16 April 2026 start from AED 311, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.

Where is Kildonan Lodge Hotel located?

Located in Newington, this boutique hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Library of Scotland and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 360 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water not function properly, the system was very old and not even enough hot water for one person to take shower. Otherwise, the rest is good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, very clean, one of the comfiest beds I've slept in - had a great sleep. Bathtub was a bonus. Strongly recommend and I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HAROLD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación impecable y una gran atención del staff. Muy céntrico y fácil de llegar en bus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chinemezu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yea the room was spotless and the staffs were very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and tired with damages throughout. The only reason this rating isn't 1 star is due to the sheets and towels being clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jafin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jafin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleen room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Room comfort
Very easy to get to and the room was lovely. The four poster bed made it 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Taylia

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
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8/10 Good

Катерина

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

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
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8/10 Good

Pauline

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
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10/10 Excellent

Luann

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is very nice and the staff is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Marcel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren Anfang Oktober 2025 für drei Nächte im Kildonan Lodge Hotel und sind sehr enttäuscht. Bereits bei der Ankunft war das Zimmer in schlechtem Zustand: das Fenster undicht, die Heizung defekt. Trotz mehrfacher Hinweise an die Rezeption wurde das Problem nicht behoben – stattdessen erhielten wir nur einen kleinen Heizlüfter. Am Abreisetag stellten wir dann einen Bettwanzenbefall fest: Spuren auf den Laken und lebende Bettwanzen, die vor unseren Augen über die Bettwand liefen. Der Rezeptionist bestätigte dies und versprach eine vollständige Rückerstattung, die jedoch nie erfolgt ist. Seitdem reagiert das Hotel nicht auf E-Mails oder Anrufe – weder direkt noch über unseren Buchungspartner Expedia. Das Management ist schlicht nicht erreichbar. Für ein 4-Sterne-Hotel sind Zustand, Sauberkeit und Kundenservice absolut inakzeptabel. Wir haben den Fall inzwischen an die Gesundheitsbehörde Edinburgh (Environmental Health Department) und das Europäische Verbraucherzentrum gemeldet. Fazit: Hygienemängel, mangelhafter Service, keine Verantwortung des Managements – von einem Aufenthalt ist dringend abzuraten.
Bettwanze
Undichtes Fenster
Bettwanzenkot auf Bettlaken
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Nice room, Nice staff and fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il personale è imbarazzante. Ho chiesto più volte la fattura della colazione, per altro carissima e assai scarsa, ma non c’è stato verso di averla. Struttura decadente e non all’altezza di un quattro stelle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Annegret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bus stop in front of the house. Car park spacious. Nice, large and clean rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The breakfast was nit really worth the money But overall a good place to stay in Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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