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Ravelston House

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Lake
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Portobello Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 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
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Desk
  • 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
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

  • Musselburgh Racecourse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Queen Margaret University - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Portobello Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive - 9.8 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
  • ‪Company Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Staggs Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪S Luca - ‬17 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

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

Ravelston House Hotel
Ravelston House Edinburgh
Ravelston House Hotel Musselburgh
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Ravelston House Hotel
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Ravelston House Hotel Musselburgh

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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ravelston House on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$121.64, 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.

Ravelston House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 414 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Arrived and the lady at the reception was very nice easy to talk to I didn’t catch her name. The room was a nice temperature, tv a decent size, shower was brilliant but the bed wasn’t comfy at all could feel the springs and my bed was lopsided it had a dip to it on the left side of the bed also only got 3 slim pillows between 2 people didn’t feel like enough. Door handle broke on the bathroom after using it twice it had been damaged by someone else who stayed recently. Also there was quite a bit of mould around the bathroom window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful except mattress was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Hotel was noisy due to live band on till late and wedding on as well. Bed was uncomfortable. Room was fine apart from that. Light in bathroom didn’t stay on either. Limited parking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sarwar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay near Edinburgh, but unfortunately, this accommodation didn’t meet those expectations. The bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever tried to sleep on- uneven with no support, and if you shifted around too much, you’d hit the hard base underneath (ouch!). The bathroom door handle also came straight off just from opening it and the electric kettle looked like it was never cleaned. The biggest issue was the noise: there was live music until midnight (on Fridays), and our room was directly above and near the entrance, making it extremely loud. On a positive note, the town itself was charming, and the beach was easily accessible. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re looking for a good night’s sleep, as it seems to be the town’s nightlife hub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice room. Squeaky floor boards and mouldy shower. Mattress needs replacing very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine for a night

Check in at the bar as no reception. Bedroom was clean and adequate. Bed and pillows not that comfy (both soft) but accept that’s personal choice. TV bit on the small side but had plenty of channels. Shower was very good (though no shampoo). We had dinner and breakfast and have to say that both were excellent, good range of choice and good quality. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yugendhar

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

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived well after their last. Check in time of 10pm, which we weren't aware of(our fault for not reading the fine print). We were able to contact one of the principles of the inn and he immediately sent someone from home down to accomodate us. We were very grateful as we had just flown to London and drove 7 hours to Edinburgh and were exhausted. Sincere thanks and keep up the great work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room decor is good and new, shower excellent. Breakfast cooked fresh and service great. Evening meal was ok, again service good. Areas to improve, mattresses, felt very well used, lumpy as were pillows, did not match room standard. Room cleanliness needs some work, cobwebs, eyelash on floor, bed not made when out of room. Live music Friday and Saturday night quite loud in room as was post clean up staff voices till well after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The kettle did not switch off, so we risked burns every time we used it. The bathroom door handle did not work and one of the towels was covered with stains. There was no room cleaning during our stay. Be aware you can hear bar noise from the rooms. Not such an issue during the week when the bar closes at 10pm. On the positive side, car parking was easy and there were bus stops to Edinburgh right outside. The breakfast was also well cooked. Felt overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R M

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

Good hotel

Nice convenient hotel for the east coast. Comfortable room Delicious food Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Narisse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

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