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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel near University of Edinburgh

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Family Room
Exterior
Front of property
Interior detail
Classic Double Room | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)17 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room (Four Poster)

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10/10 Exceptional

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

9.6/10 Exceptional

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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Four Poster (Black Watch)

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.3/10 Very good

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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Double Room (Petite)

Double Room (Petite)

10/10 Exceptional

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

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
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

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Business Double Room (1 Adult)

10/10 Exceptional

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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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Edinburgh

At Kildonan Lodge Hotel you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from University of Edinburgh and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Royal Mile. 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. .With a stay at this 4-property class Newington hotel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

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

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 9 min walk
  • Dehli Diner - 5 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn - 14 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 18 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near University of Edinburgh
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Polish

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 14.95 for adults and GBP 10 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 14.95 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 fire extinguisher, 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

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 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kildonan Lodge Hotel on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$419.29, 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 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing host and location
We had a lovely stay at the Kildonan Lodge which was great value for money. Our room was spotless and very quiet so we had a great nights sleep. The decor is a little bit dated and shower isn’t the most powerful but for the price we paid we thought it was great value for money. Lewis who worked on reception was so friendly and went out of his way to give us recommendations. The location is perfect with a 10 minute bus journey to the old town or half an hour walk. We also walked to holyrood park which only took 20 minutes. For a hotel with free parking and in such a good location I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and restful
Excellent and peaceful location. Wonderful sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best breakfast ever! 🍳 wonderful stay! 🌟
Everything about this stay was wonderful, best cooked breakfast I’ve had possibly ever! Louis the head waiter was awesome, so friendly & helpful, the bed was very comfortable & we stayed downstairs to watch the massive tv by the honesty bar which cd be stocked up more, we will be coming back! Thank you so much! ☺️
Best breakfast delicious 😋
Old fashioned but charming
Lounge with honesty bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Great breakfast, lovely house but a little tired. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by a large overflowing cigarette butt holder alongside the front steps and check-in took twenty minutes as the receptionist, despite being very courteous, was not capable of dealing with the five pairs of guests arriving at the check-in time with Fawlty Towers being referred to by one couple! Our room in the attic was not what was expected and unheated. The poorly fitting sash windows covered by curtains which most probably were new thirty years ago and not falling apart then were stuck partially open. The number for night service remained unanswered and the heating was not repaired as promised the following day. A fan heater had to be requested as none had been provided. The hot water eventually arrived in the en-suite basin after three-four minutes minimum of waiting. The young Scottish front of house gentleman at breakfast despite being courteous and very helpful struggled to cope with incorrect breakfast orders from kitchen staff despite pre-ordering the meals the previous evening. It makes little sense as to how that is possible? From our experience- which may well be different to others-the new owner of the Guest House has much to do in order to maintain its previous Reviewer ratings. We will return to Edinburgh as we enjoyed what this unique city has to offer and the very approachable and helpful locals. We will not, however, even consider this property. Expedia have not shown due diligence with reference to this listing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
Really good location for getting in and out of Edinburgh. Clean, big rooms and attentive staff. Maybe needs a bit of updating in terms of decor but can't fault it otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grand Scottish Lodge
Thos is a real character property - if you want immaculate and regularly refurbed, it's not for you. However, if you like a grand drawing room to relax in, beautiful Victorian original architectural features, high ceilings and extremely comfy beds, it is. Lewis, the house manager, is great, and will help you make the most of your stay. You're a 25 minute walk from the centre, but there are regular busses, and the free carparking is the upside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jodie, Jacksonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not a luxury property. We received 1 terry cloth towel, each, and that was the only towel we received during our 3 day stay. Even when our room was serviced, we didn't receive fresh towels, or a hand towel or face cloth. The bathtub faucet was broken and the room was hot during the entire stay. Staff was OK, but certainly didn't go out of their way to make our stay memorable. I wouldn't recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very old building; super old stained carpet. Room size and bed were good, as was breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023