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Ravelston House

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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182 North High Street, Musselburgh, Scotland, Eh21 6bh
  • Place, Musselburgh Racecourse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Margaret University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Portobello Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Musselburgh

At Ravelston House you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Musselburgh Racecourse and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Queen Margaret University. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a picnic area and wedding services. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Musselburgh hotel, attractions include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Fisherrow Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Musselburgh Racecourse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joppa Shore - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Queen Margaret University - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Portobello Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Musselburgh Station - 3 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪East Coast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buenos Aires Cafe & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeine Cafe Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Company Bakery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ravelston House

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Ravelston House also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Musselburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ravelston House offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Musselburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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: approximately GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Ravelston House Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ravelston House?

Ravelston House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ravelston House?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ravelston House on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$103.35, 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 Ravelston House?

Yep, Ravelston House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ravelston House?

The closest beach to Ravelston House is Portobello Beach (3.1 km).

Does Ravelston House serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered at weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ravelston House?

No, Ravelston House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ravelston House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ravelston House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ravelston House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Ravelston House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I'm honest I didn't expect much due to the price It was almost three times cheaper than other options further out of Edinburgh The room was small but clean and bed comfortable Cosy with tea and coffee facilities Hair dryer provided and shower small again but clean and modern Bonus is the bar downstairs offering a range of drinks including Tennants and Beaver town neck oil. Best take your own travel iron but nothing else really needed Are immediately round the area isn't great but has an Aldi and Lidl within 5 mins walk. 2 miles away from Portobello beach with hip cafes and takeaways so either take a walk along there and enjoy the sunset or even take a dip. Great location for a trip to Edinburgh Just 23 min drive passing Holyrood area. Beautiful! Well worth the stay No breakfasts at the hotel. We recommend 5 mins round the block go to Company bakery on eskmills estate. Very swanky and lovely coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This review was nearly one star. First of all, this is not a guest house - it’s a pub with a few rooms. We arrived tired after a long journey on a Saturday night and our room was directly above the pub lounge that had very loud musical entertainment. The music went on late and then we were kept awake by the pub clients’ loud singing until they were sent home. Our room was large and clean but there were some stains on the bed cover. The bathroom door was broken and the WiFi didn’t work despite entering the correct password several times. The only toiletries provided were a couple of tiny rounds of soap. No body wash or shampoo. We had breakfast on Sunday morning and the lady serving was lovely. Sunday and Monday nights were thankfully quieter. We ate at the restaurant once more for dinner and again the same lovely lady served us and the food was good. This lady is why we have awarded more stars. In summary, if you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay do not book this place on a weekend. If it’s a week day and you don’t mind not having breakfast included (they stopped serving breakfast on week days) then it’s ok, made much better by the lovely lady in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a last minute booking with a small discount on the price so decided to go for it. The rooms looked decent, we were coming to Musselburgh and knew the hotel was central to where we wanted to be based. Unfortunately, the hotel is more of a pub with rooms rather than a hotel. The room is very small but is clean. The bathroom is very small, the shower cubicle far too small with absolutely no space to turn or bend down to pick up soap or shampoo, with no shelf to hold soap or shampoo. So, showering was not an enjoyable or relaxing experience. Add in the power-saving bathroom light that turns off and in unless movement is detected and it just becomes really annoying. There was tea and coffee available in the room but they were of average quality. All things considered, I definitely won't be rushing back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Pub with rooms.

Spacious room, good shower. Very busy pub and when we arrived it was clear they were short staffed. Bit noisy but didn’t go on too late. Breakfast is only available at the weekends, there was some confusion as I had an email telling me there was no breakfast service. I had emailed back but didn't get a reply. Having said that breakfast was good and the man serving was really friendly and helpful. The bus stop right outside is great if you want to go into Edinburgh (stop is on Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to centre and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , lovely staff ,great location for Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and clean, the room was nice and spacious, bed was lovely and comfortable. As a side note, breakfast doesn’t start until 9am, which is quite a late start for most hotels, it didn’t mention this on the Expedia booking and we didn’t see any information in the hotel or in the room regarding meal times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

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

Ravelston house hotel failings

Turned up at the dining room to find no service and told they no longer provide breakfast despite advertising stating breakfast available between 8 to 11 am Our room,toilet ,shower and bed not cleaned or made up during our visit. No staff were available to explain situation.we will not be back and will not recommend to anywhone.we will use ship inn in future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, they really look after you. Was disappointed that the hotel is not doing brakfast anymore, but other than that all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an ideal place to stay to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, including Portobello, being far enough out of the city for a bit of peace and quiet. Everything you need is easily within reach. Dinner was tasty enough and the beer went down well. Staff were very friendly and there if you needed them for the most part. A fantastic price, easy to get to, I would be happy to stay here again no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was lovely. The food was wonderful. The locals were friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Noreen

I’ve stayed previously but won’t be back . No hot water for shower and unable to make a hot drink due to faulty kettle. No breakfast availability either as hotel not staffed overnight or early am. I stayed Sunday night. I know it’s a budget hotel but if it says you are able to make tea/coffee then that should be the case and hot water is not a luxury
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was busy for drinks and food when we arrived to check in. Unfortunately no breakfast available. The room was massive , no noise ,and we had a great sleep. I would recommend it if you could do without breakfast. Fairly quiet at night with the bar closing at 10. We enjoyed it though and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Our stay in Ravelston House👍

We had a lovely room,bit of a mix up booking in as our name was not on the list,but was easily sorted,just a wee bit attention to touch i would suggest,a few cobwebs and a dodgy bathroom handle,couple of lil holes in the lampshade next to the bed but on thw whole would certainly stay again,fabulous price for our 2 night stay,also gr8 location for regular public transport,well don to the team at Ravelston House,hope to see you all soon,and on a plus side entertainment on Saturday night was top notch,Keith Dyer was superb😄
Alcohol choices
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
The check in was good. Room abit tired. Only one bedside table for a double room. Where kettle was on window ledge felt sticky.the restaurant side was lovely. Excellent meal & staff. Bar side very tired. Stained seats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit cold but it was very spacious with a large and comfortable bed. Unfortunately, no breakfast on weekdays. Dinner was good and not overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great welcome, lively hotel / bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025