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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)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$160
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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
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
  • 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
  • Dalmeny Parish Church - 2 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fico’s - ‬4 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 25 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$159.79, 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.

Reviews

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 938 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dakota is a great hotel, lovely staff and perfect location for getting the train into Edinburgh and close enough to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Nice

Nice hotel, convenient and clean to get to airport the next day. Far better than staying at a city hotel or an airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

SHIVESH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay and dinner at the Dakota.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for teh overnight stop for the airport - had a lovely meal,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating when phoned prior to staying for help/advise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

The best

The room was great. Clean, modern, warm and good bathroom. Bottles of water with no charge. How refreshing! Restaurant. That's why we came back to the Dakota! The Menu choices were excellent. The service impeccable (Special thank you to Jack who was more than just a server of food!!). All in all you cannot go wrong staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was unfortunately very short but quite delightful. The room was very clean and well decorated. Staff were friendly and helpful! Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, Nanuet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for one night and it was a great experience. The check in was quick, the room was clean and the meal I had at their restaurant was stupendous. I liked it so much I booked a room there for my wife for a stay in January.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could walk less than a mile to get into the small seaside village of Queensferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyanshi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and very peaceful. There is Tesco near by and you can get bus number 43 straight to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Convenient to the airport. Wonderful staff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy check-in and checkout comfortable room nice dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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