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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Royal Mile

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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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 342
AED 410 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near University of Edinburgh
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), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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 is parking at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

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 within 2 mi (3 km) of National Library of Scotland, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and house was beautiful. Transport was super convenient as well. Perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

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

Great receptionist

Top service ,great receptionist .they helped as I forgot the keys with spare key .cheap price 5 stars hotel for me Deal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Great breakfast, lovely house but a little tired. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what I needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Very good value for Edinburgh

About the only decent hotel in Edinburgh which seems to offer rooms at anything like normal UK prices. Rooms are very well equipped and comfortable if a tiny bit dowdy. There's a big free off-street private car park and an excellent bus service into the centre of town (we never waited more than a minute or two and journey only about 20 minutes) and to other parts of the city. The free bottle of wine for OneKey members was surprisingly decent though I did need to mention it at checkout to get it. I'd certainly stay again if back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. Very welcoming, friendly staff. Lovely comfortable room. The breakfast was delicious. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and perfect. Staff fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Peaceful and restful

Excellent and peaceful location. Wonderful sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr N A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 night stay. Booked last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Friendly hotel with a personal touch.

Friendly helpful staff, clean and well appointed furnishings. Room clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good with excellent service. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lene

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

Highly recommend

Lovely small hotel, clean and comfortable, very charming room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Lewis was so very very good and lovely to deal with. He went above and beyond. The property was lovely & we would stay there again. A couple suggestions. New towels every second day would be great and the shower curtain needed replacing as it was moldy… but all else was great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved this property. My main reason for choosing it was that it looked decent and was close to the event I was attending. However, I didn't expect how beautiful it was going to be and how much character it would have. I will definitely return here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Dint recieve vip wine and rooms been poorly finished / painted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not a luxury property. We received 1 terry cloth towel, each, and that was the only towel we received during our 3 day stay. Even when our room was serviced, we didn't receive fresh towels, or a hand towel or face cloth. The bathtub faucet was broken and the room was hot during the entire stay. Staff was OK, but certainly didn't go out of their way to make our stay memorable. I wouldn't recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

On the app it looked really high end, what a disappointment. Entered room to a musty smell. Looked clean. Bathroom toilet seat dirty and broken, towel rail all askew, no bath mat and shower curtain too long bad slip and trip hazard. No bedside unit just an empty space. No where to plug kettle in. If you manage to plug hairdryer in mirror is blocked by tv. Good points parking, soft towels. Wouldn’t stay again or recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Luann

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

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

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

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

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