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Dalhousie Castle

4.0 star property

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A stone-walled dining area with tables set for four, each with a white tablecloth and patterned chairs.
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A castle with a round tower and a flag, surrounded by a gravel driveway and parked cars.
A room with a high ceiling, ornate wooden beams, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools and a round table.
A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$550
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottish Mining Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Newtongrange Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Castle Deluxe Room

Castle Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle Four Poster Room

Castle Four Poster Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lodge Classic Room

Lodge Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, and a skylight.

Lodge Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and two framed pictures above the bed.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle Classic Room

Castle Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lodge Suite

Lodge Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle Suite

Castle Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle Junior Suite

Castle Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Feature Room with Balcony Room

Feature Room with Balcony Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Feature Room with Vaulted Well Room

Feature Room with Vaulted Well Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lodge Deluxe Room

Lodge Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lodge Junior Suite

Lodge Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bonnyrigg

At Dalhousie Castle, you'll be 8.8 km (5.4 mi) from Rosslyn Chapel and 13 km (8.1 mi) from University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Dungeon Restaurant, serves local cuisine. Hidden Whisky Library is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Bonnyrigg hotel include Grassmarket and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Newtongrange Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 27 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 28 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Paper Mill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luci’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Dalhousie Castle. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Dalhousie Castle was completed in April 2026.

This 4-star Bonnyrigg hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1280
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dalhousie Castle offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Dungeon Restaurant
  • Hidden Whisky Library
  • The Ramsay Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1280
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Dalhousie
Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg
Hotel Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle Scotland/Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Bonnyrigg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dalhousie Castle?

Dalhousie Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dalhousie Castle?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dalhousie Castle on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$550, 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.

Is parking available at Dalhousie Castle?

Yep, Dalhousie Castle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dalhousie Castle?

The closest beach to Dalhousie Castle is Portobello Beach (10.6 km).

What makes Dalhousie Castle a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dalhousie Castle.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Dalhousie Castle?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Dalhousie Castle serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers can't get enough of the free English breakfast here! Offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dalhousie Castle?

No, Dalhousie Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dalhousie Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dalhousie Castle?

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

Are pets allowed at Dalhousie Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dalhousie Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 820 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally wonderful place. They treat you like family. Great food. Great ambiance. The spa however was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional cleanliness great rooms and first class food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was awesome, had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a lovely castle. the room was very comfortable. the desk staff was not as helpful as I would have liked. they really need to update their website to reflect what they currently offer. we were asked about reservations to the falcons. we had no idea what she was talking about because nothing is mentioned on the website
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Refurbishment work is transforming the hotel. Once the spa reopens and the log fires are burning it will be a perfect destination.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 2nd honeymoon dinner in the Dungeon!!!! Took a great hike around the property the next day, with a visit to the falcon habitat. The Falcon caretaker was very friendly and knowledgeable. Having never seen a falcon up close, it was a real unexpected treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this castle, so cute and a fun experience. The breakfast was delicious and the bar had great cocktails and friendly staff. The rooms were clean and cozy. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous castle close to Edinburgh! So far the main areas are renovated and they are stunning. The aesthetic blends castle feel (gold mirrors, beautiful wooden buttresses, textured wallpaper) with fabulous modern touches (lighting and tiling). We stayed in suite 27 and it had luxurious touches throughout (copper bathtub, double headed shower, new tiling, beautiful new bed) mixed with remnants of the castle feel (tapestry headboard and ancient well (secured) . The bar was classy and had a wide array of wine and full bar on display. The dining room was gorgeous and we had a phenomenal dinner and breakfast. The library is a great spot to read and has a hidden whiskey room. Ask for the castle tour! So glad we stayed here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained property, with a wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, delicious food, beautiful surroundings inside and out. We look forward to the completion of the renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great place to stay

This castle is amazing, the staff is wonderful and the rrooms are huge and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Dalhousie Castle - Beautiful Stay

A beautiful place to stay. Service from check in to check out was great, parking was convenient, and the room was clean. We had dinner in the "dungeon" with the pre-set tasting menu and it was extraordinary. We di did not utilize the spa area so I can't comment on those services. We would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wedding venue and staff was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and experience we had
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E Oglesby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruth was a super star. She gave us a personalized tour and regaled us with historic lore. Our bar experience was also pleasant. When we arrived, we had tea service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was fun to dine in the Dungeon, and see the armour, shields and swords
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a neat place to stay. Close to town but secluded and peaceful. Rooms make it feel so authentic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The room was immaculate. They are mid-renovations. I believe we got a new room. The view was incredible. We also ate in the dungeon for the tasting menu andand enjoyed the
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025