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Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)
Front of property
Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

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Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ
  • Place, Forth Road Bridge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Edgar
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Forth Rail Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Queensferry

At Dakota Edinburgh you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Forth Rail Bridge and Dundas Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class South Queensferry hotel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Hopetoun House and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Deep Sea World.

What's nearby

  • Forth Road Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inchcolm Abbey - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queensferry Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port Edgar - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Forth Rail Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 3 min drive
  • Ingliston Park & Ride Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rail Bridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fico’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hawes Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dakota Edinburgh

Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). The business-friendly Dakota Edinburgh also features a fitness centre, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star South Queensferry hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dakota Edinburgh offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This South Queensferry hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower (70 centimetre high)
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (90 centimetre wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 January 2026 to 12 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dakota Edinburgh

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dakota Edinburgh Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge South Queensferry
Dakota Forth Bridge Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh South Queensferry
Dakota Edinburgh Hotel South Queensferry

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dakota Edinburgh?

Yep, Dakota Edinburgh has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dakota Edinburgh?

As of 9 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$158.06, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Dakota Edinburgh?

The closest beach to Dakota Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (18.3 km).

What makes Dakota Edinburgh a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dakota Edinburgh.

Is Dakota Edinburgh family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free airport shuttle, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dakota Edinburgh is a hit with families.

Does Dakota Edinburgh serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dakota Edinburgh?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dakota Edinburgh?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The property will be renovating its dining venue from January 4 2026 until January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Dakota Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dakota Edinburgh?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 942 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1275 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

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

Stylishly comfortable

Always a good stay here ..great service throughout & good dining .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and efficient check in, stylish rooms, purpose built so quiet despite being close to the forth road bridge. 20 min walk to train station with 15 min journey into Edinburgh, or bus outside. Lots of free parking. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was good. 45 minutes by bus to Edinburgh But extremely disappointed with the service regarding the shuttle service to the airport. We chose this hotel because of that Only to be told many different reasons Apparently they do not provide shuttle to airport on weekends. Also,the reservation has to be 48 hours in They did call a taxi and was less expensive than a car service. But definitely not Free as their website says.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful spot to stay. Everything around was walkable. Very friendly and helpful staff. Staff were knowledgeable about the area. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Edinburgh Dakota was very pleasant and comfortable. However, one of the reasons for choosing the Dakota was because of it's proximity to the airport and shuttle service. Unfortunately, we were advised that the free shuttle service would not be available to us for our departure to the airport which created an unplanned expense.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Calven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Nice Hotel.

Lovely hotel and evening meal. Very nice room, but the downside was a very creaky bed.,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina, Bangalore

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are too small but restaurant was excellent and the restaurant staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the convenience. Food delicious. Wished the bar service was a little faster. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARLEEN, Atlanta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, amazing food, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wanted to stay close to airport last night in Scotland, so we could drop off rental car and shuttle to hotel, then shuttle back to airport in the morning to fly out. Dakota was listed as an airport hotel. Actually it’s a few miles from airport. When we reserved room 6 months earlier I called them to confirm they had shuttle service. They did. When we got there no shuttle. Driver on vacation. They seemed to blame us for not scheduling the shuttle. Not sure how that works because they admitted they can’t schedule 6 months ahead, and our room reservation was non refundable. So $200 extra for two rides we weren’t expecting. Rooms were nice and good sized. No refrigerator was disappointing. Overall decor had a real pretentious / hip vibe. There were a lot better options closer to the airport for our purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dakota Edinburgh was a great hotel during our stay. We had no issues and the staff was truly wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night before our departure. Its is a very nice hotel, super clean, staff are helpful, nice lobby to relax in, bathroom and bed were great in all ways. Its is about 15 minutes to the airport- very quiet. The restaurant here is popular and pricey, if you plan to eat here make a reservation. Otherwise the bar has a seating area and serves food which was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A modern and stylish hotel, kept to very high standards. Excellent staff, a lovely dinner and breakfast. Easy parking and all a short ( hilly ) walk from the beautiful South Queensferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT, middlesex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to be near a city but far enough away from the crowds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice Enough

Our tv didn't work, had to call down. Our room keys didn't work had to go down and get new ones. We only had one hand towel, which was annoying, Our stay was short. Seems overpriced but everything is Scotland coming from the US is overpriced. Restaurant was very good and great vibe, yet pricey. All in all, it was a nice room compared to some inns we stayed at during our trip, and large enough. We only booked because it was near enough to the airport. If you're from the US, it's more like a nice Sheraton of Hilton.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Quiet and comfortable. All staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Iasha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, decor is beautiful, beds are comfy, food was great. Big car park is great, check in was smooth, check-out was a bit slow due to que and incorrect bill. Despite that would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Fantastic hotel

Excellent stay. Checked in very early and got a room upgrade. Love the design of the hotel and the room was spotless. Staff were very helpful and polite. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025