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The Sun Inn

4.0 star property

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Suite, Ensuite (River View )
Suite, Ensuite (River View ) | Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

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

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Suite, Ensuite (River View )

Suite, Ensuite (River View )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Edinburgh Park.
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What's nearby

  • Newtongrange Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Newbattle Abbey - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newbattle Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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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  • Smoking not allowed

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Sun Dalkeith
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 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Inn on 31 July 2026 start from AU$287, 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. 230 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 425 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly staff that couldn’t do enough for you. Was staying there on business and will certainly be back with colleagues
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional experience from first arrival and greetings to cheak out lovely staff and food shame I can't give more than 5* room was very good also bed slightly hard but can't complain thankyou to all the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jill and Craig were amazing in every way, the suite is worth every penny And the food for dinner and breakfast was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean and warm room and food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sun Inn was fine, but there was road resurfacing that took place overnight. That noise was so intolerable, I had to check out after two two nights
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here and it was as pleasant as before. The breakfast is always fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, great breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

IAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff fantastic food
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Carlton

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

Great breakfast

Service at breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

ROSANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wee hotel. Rooms were great, breakfasts were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, friendly staff, lovely food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ian

Unfortunately due to its position on a very busy road, traffic noise may be issue , room is clean. Good shower, room only can’t comment on breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mridula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay, the service team and the dining team were absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very polite staff, a beautiful location, very comfortable room, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food was nice and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely few days at this very lovely comfortable hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms so clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Will definitely recommend this place to stay. It is a beautiful Inn and b and b
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover on route to highlands, very close to Roslyn chapel - well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023