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The Sun Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Dalkeith with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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Lothianbridge, Dalkeith, Scotland, EH22 4TR
  • Place, Newbattle Abbey
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottish Mining Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Exterior

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (River View )

Suite, Ensuite (River View )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dalkeith

At The Sun Inn you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Dalhousie Castle and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Dalkeith Country Park. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a computer station and babysitting services. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Dalkeith inn, attractions include University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile.
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What's nearby

  • Newbattle Abbey - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

Inn in Dalkeith with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Sun Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dalkeith inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Sun Inn offers 5 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop 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 parking

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  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is also known as

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Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn
The Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn Dalkeith

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sun Inn?

Yep, The Sun Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sun Inn?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Inn on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$251.53, 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 The Sun Inn?

The closest beach to The Sun Inn is Portobello Beach (9.4 km).

Is The Sun Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Sun Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sun Inn?

No, The Sun Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sun Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sun Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sun Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 403 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

5 star service

The hotel room was very clean and comfy and what i considered to be a massive bargain considering the price of hotels in edinburgh for the same night. The service was fantastic but breakfast was phenomenal to service and to food itself. I will be retur ing for my next trip to edinburgh. £120 for the night with breakfast for 2 people with two lattes and two teas. Phenomenal!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Happy stay

Comfortable room and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are very hospitable. Angus was fabulous in meeting needs. There’s a pretty wooded area to the sides and a nice area to sit outside. The carpet is filthy in the hallway, stairs and in the room. The Sun Inn is on a main road next to the train tracks. Since there is no air conditioning we will sleep with the window open which we couldn’t do because of the traffic noise. The shower was very nice. There was a floor fan which helped tremendously. Dinner and breakfast were good. The rooms need reuniting. There are areas that smell very bad in the hallway like old rubbish. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

Bathroom was very dimly lit and cramped. Old fixtures. Very very noisy in the morning from road noise outside. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were disappointed that we arrived for the nights lodging and the restaurant was closed when the advertised hours clearly said it should be open. We arrived just after 18:00. The Sun website said the restaurant was open until 19:00. Google said it was open until 21:00. They directed us to walk a half mile to another pub which was open. Room was quite noisy due to the busy highway in front. Coffee service in the room was messed up. Instead of instant coffee in the container, it was ground coffee with no method of making it. It was not a cheap room, ot should have been executed better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

IAN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Mississauga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable - very charming. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Loved the quaint atmosphere - the meals in the gastropub were very tasty. The only concern we had is that the bed was a little too hard for us and the pillows too soft - but features like that are very subjective so that might not be a problem for you! The Inn is situated on a main road so can get very busy at times. Our room did overlook the road but once the window was closed and blinds drawn it was quieter. Again, didn’t bother us but something to keep in mind if you need peace & quiet. All in all a lovely place to spend a few nights and/or a lovely meal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mix Feelings

The hotel was in a state of disrepair and need of renovation. The pictures you find on the internet must be old and don't tell the true story. The staff is is nice and friendly, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carlton

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

Great breakfast

Service at breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Brilliant, highly recommend

I had a brilliant one night stay, wonderful staff, lovely meal and fantastic dinner, comfy bed and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean presentable and nice welcoming staff. For info, nearest station is Eskbank and whilst route planners say 20 minutes walk that is via a public footpath that is unlit, the "long way" is nearer 40 minutes, any which way the station has a large car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not the best.

I booked this property for its convenient location, thinking it would allow me to leave for work later. However, things didn't go as planned. When I went down for breakfast, I was offered a coffee and received it a few minutes later, only to be informed that there was no one available to cook breakfast. The time spent having the coffee meant I couldn't go elsewhere before work. Additionally, I accidentally paid for my evening meal and stay with my personal card. When I asked the lady to refund me so I could use my work card, she said she couldn't do it and the manager would call me the next day. Unfortunately, that call never came, leaving me without breakfast and unable to get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy, great breakfast! Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Cozy Boutique Inn

Cozy inn with a really nice restaurant! Bath tub was huge and plenty of hot water to fill it. Staff was so lovely and hospitable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Nice food but rooms need updating!

Nice restaurant but rooms could do with a revamp. I was there for business & had to leave at 0630 & breakfast didn’t start till 0800 with no other option!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and room! Dinner and breakfast were both enjoyable and the staff were very attentive and looked after us well. 10/10 - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Late booking but wish i'd gone elsewhere. Bar etc closed from 6pm due to kitchen maintenance. My room bared NO resemblance to any of the shown photos. Bathroom - light pullcord really dirty, shower over bath controls stiff and loose from wall. Grubby, whole room needs deep clean/refurb. Extremely noisy. it's on a main road. My booked 9am breakfast poor and came late due to being told a chef had rang in sick. I had to ask for orange juice, no toast, no cereals or yoghurts or fruit unless they were hidden. Undercooked flat sausage and egg. Breakfast being late also meant limited time to get sorted before leaving. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024