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Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)
Lobby
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$400
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

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Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ
  • Dundas Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hopetoun House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

South Queensferry

At Dakota Edinburgh you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Forth Rail Bridge and Dundas Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a lift and a banquet hall. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class South Queensferry hotel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Hopetoun House and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Deep Sea World.

What's nearby

  • Forth Road Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dundas Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hopetoun House - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 16 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 3 min drive
  • Ingliston Park & Ride Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewdog Edinburgh Airport - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Rail Bridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sir Walter Scott (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Dakota Edinburgh

Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Dakota Edinburgh also features a fitness centre, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star South Queensferry hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dakota Edinburgh offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This South Queensferry hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower (70 centimetre high)
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (90 centimetre wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 January 2026 to 12 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dakota Edinburgh

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 22 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dakota Edinburgh Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge South Queensferry
Dakota Forth Bridge Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh South Queensferry
Dakota Edinburgh Hotel South Queensferry

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dakota Edinburgh?

Yep, Dakota Edinburgh has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dakota Edinburgh?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$399.59, 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 Dakota Edinburgh?

The closest beach to Dakota Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (18.3 km).

What makes Dakota Edinburgh a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dakota Edinburgh.

Does Dakota Edinburgh serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dakota Edinburgh?

No, Dakota Edinburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dakota Edinburgh?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The property will be renovating its dining venue from January 4 2026 until January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Dakota Edinburgh?

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

Are pets allowed at Dakota Edinburgh?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for our departure flight and for local dining near harbor. The shuttle was prompt, just be sure to sign up before or upon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a quiet suburb of Edinburgh. Right behind a Tesco for any shopping needs. Enjoyed our night’s stay. We were very disappointed with the lack of airport shuttle service provided to us. We phoned to book an airport shuttle for 7:00 p.m. only to be told they had stopped running that day at 6:00 p.m. This was after several attempts during the day to get someone to answer the reception desk so that we could book earlier. The cost to the hotel by taxi was £30. We then went to book another shuttle service for the next day for 8:30 a.m. and there was one we could get for 7:00 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Therefore we had to get another taxi to the airport, again £30. Extremely expensive. We verbally told the reception staff our displeasure in their advertised airport shuttle service. We had our evening meal at the Dakota Bar and Grill, delicious meal, atmosphere and enjoyed the waitstaff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot to do around the hotel but it’s very convenient to the airport. Staff and property exceeded expectations. Don’t skip the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dakota Edinburgh was clean, comfortable and cozy. The plus is that it was next to a grocery store for other items, and next to a bus stop for easy access to Edinburgh. The restaurant was excellent as well. Everyone was very friendly and I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were excellent, super accommodating. Let me check in at 11am. The restaurant was outstanding. Food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so nice and friendly, really accommodating. We dined at the grill- probably one of the best meals we’ve had in Scotland. The beds were really comfy and we had a large room. Really enjoyed our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed the night in order to be close to the airport. But everything was great. Great service, clean and comfortable beds, nice and new rooms. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Unfortunately didn’t have time to appreciate all the facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible and everyone in Scotland was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and service. Free airport shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near a Tesco and bus route right into the city. Nice bed and facilities on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing, helpful staff. Clean room and facilities. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Usual excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela Tabb

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

6/10 Okay

bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was far too hard . Hotel amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reliably excellent stay here .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place! Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very, very nice! Very clean. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant was excellent. Good quality food. We had the lamb chump. It was delicious. The people were very friendly and professional. There were complementary umbrellas by the door which were very convenient. We had complementary ride to the airport by a very nice and friendly driver. Sorry I can’t remember his name. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025