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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Royal Mile

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026

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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room (Four Poster)

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
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)

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Sofa bed - single
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Petite)

Double Room (Petite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Kildonan Lodge Hotel you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Royal Mile and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Newington hotel include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holyrood Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Meadows - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪Haldi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Hotel with a bar, near Royal Mile
As a guest of Kildonan Lodge Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The boutique Kildonan Lodge Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Kildonan Lodge Hotel offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 15.95 for adults and from GBP 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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
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Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

The closest beach to Kildonan Lodge Hotel is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

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

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kildonan Lodge Hotel on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$142.17, 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.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

No, Kildonan Lodge Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 344 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abed

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneeq

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice room, Nice staff and fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Parking easy. Bus into Old Town right across road. Everything so easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERYN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amandeep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and safe hotel. Far from city center and food/sight seeing options. If you stay here be prepared to walk, take a bus or cab to main parts of town. The room was really hot and ventilation could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had been able to spend more time at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaonuo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful. Check-in was smooth. We arrived earlier than the check-in time at 11am and got into our room by 1.30pm which was much appreciated. Due to the redeye flight, we were so tired that the staff prioritized getting our room ready. The property is conveniently located, not far from the downtown core we wanted to visit. It’s nestled in a quite neighborhood and our garden suite was lovely and peaceful at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

BRIAN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The lodge was nice, check in was easy and the lounge had cold drinks and bar service available. The room was comfortable but smelled a bit. Complimentary in room coffee, biscuits and a bit of sherry was a nice touch. Bus stop right out front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamsheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, small but well maintained Victorian building/lodge in a pleasant area, 10/15min drive from the city. Lots of buses to get in and out of the city in front of the lodge & reasonably cheap Uber/taxi ride. Friendly and helpful staff but be aware there’s no lift being an old building, but extremely lovely and helpful staff to help you with the luggage, just ask.. We stayed at the very top (so not suitable if you’re tall), well designed, clean, great fluffy linen/bed to come to, from all days walk around Edinburgh! Highly recommended. Thank you xo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Garden needs tidied and rails needed on steps and disabled access required.Staff friendly and helpful.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was much smaller than pictures indicated, bathroom with walk in shower nice we were meant to have a bottle of wine on arrival but it only arrived on day three when I asked about it the previous evening. Tea and coffee facilities ok but 1 hot choc between 2 and one pack of biscuits(check in after 3pm ) only 4 small milks and not fully refreshed daily but 2 small waters were given daily. .We bought milk but nowhere to store as room very warm although radiator off . We did not have breakfast there as we like to try local places for brunch ,Southpour was good . The property was ok but not what id call 4 stars as their sign indicates. Expensive for room only 30ins walk from central Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025