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The Four Sisters Boatel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star apartment near Edinburgh Zoo

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The Four Sisters Boatel

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Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed) | Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, LCD TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Four Sisters Boatel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Lochrin Basin, Union Canal, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NY
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh15 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle17 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)24 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Cabin (Houseboat - 2 double & 1 bunk bed)

  • 10 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Cabin (Camillia Houseboat)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1254)
The price is $187
per night
$224 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Tollcross apartment, you'll find Princes Street and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 12 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
  • Loudons - 2 min walk
  • Maki & Ramen - 3 min walk
  • Seven - Neighbourhood Cafe - 6 min walk
  • The Coffee Cave - 3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Four Sisters Boatel

Family-friendly 4-star apartment near Edinburgh Zoo
The Four Sisters Boatel offers its guests a marina. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Four Sisters Boatel.

This 4-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Four Sisters Boatel offers 2 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Bed rails
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Corner guards
  • Highchair
  • Stair gate
  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 40 per stay
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a state park
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bicycle repair station on site
  • Bicycle storage on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 2 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.

Property 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (299 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Four Sisters Boatel to the airport?

The Four Sisters Boatel is 7.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Four Sisters Boatel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Four Sisters Boatel.

How close is The Four Sisters Boatel to the beach?

This apartment is 4.2 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 18.7 mi (43-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Four Sisters Boatel offer free breakfast?

The Four Sisters Boatel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Four Sisters Boatel?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Four Sisters Boatel?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Four Sisters Boatel have a pool?

The Four Sisters Boatel does not have a pool.

Does The Four Sisters Boatel have a spa?

This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is The Four Sisters Boatel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Four Sisters Boatel is 1.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Four Sisters Boatel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Book with caution - Not recommended
Unfortunately we would highly recommend that anyone with families to approach with caution and Do Not Book this. Due to the experience and what happened, awful experience overnight, we would not recommend this hotel due to the danger posed to our family. The issue is the location of the boat, this is open to the public with zero appropriate security protections in place. In the middle of the night, a Group of drunk males started with banging on the boat, followed by breaking in and attempting the doors. We got lucky as they ran off but in the event they had other ideas, our children and ourselves could have been in severe danger. This was a ‘near miss’. Unfortunately the management of the boat are declining to fully refund the stay despite the above, which is simply disgraceful. The stress this has caused since with hours on the phone to hotels.com and the danger we were all put in, is simply not worth it. In addition to this, unfortunately the owner lied to us by saying this had never happened in 15years and yet her colleague who came to clean the boat discussed that it also happened to him and his friends. This could be very dangerous. Images of the location of the boat attached. Book with caution. This review is unfortunately factual events and is no form of slander.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ngoc Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for kids, nice and neat boatel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect
Clean, amazing location, easy check in and check out, hassle free, would definitely recommend. It was such a cheerful trip, nike quirky accommodation in the city centre with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and stay. check in could have been earlier. Only down side was smell from toilet which is understandable though due to drainage. Shower and toilet external block was great and not far. 100% would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Enjoyed the experience. Would visit again. Owner very friendly. Only thing that let down slightly was the wifi and tv signal would have been good to have them at night but didnt unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice break away, we were a family of 5 and it was all a little cramped. That said a great experience for the kids and they are now asking about a boating holiday. Shower and EC were small (but expected as a narrow boat), mattresses were a little bumpy All in all a nice weekend break away, that was a break from the normal hotels we stay in - we would recommend for a city break
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good location.
A different and quirky place to stay, well placed for the centre and definitely cheaper for a family as opposed to a hotel with the same space and facilities. My only criticism was that every single one of the provided DVD's we tried to watch (about 20 in all) was either so scratched it wouldn't work at all, or worked and then crashed once 20 minutes in. Overall great but just in need of a touch up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location and lovely boat. Owners met us and showed us around. Something different compared to the normal city centre hotel, just a pity the rain stopped us sitting out on deck. Would recommend it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady was very helpful and the boatel was quirky. it wasn't clean however and several of the windows were broken so couldn't be opened and had sharp bits on the catch. It appears due a refurb. The roller blinds were dusty as were the skirtings and by the heaters/radiators. One of the roller blinds kept falling off and the knob on the door to the shower/wc room was loose (and fell off a few times). The bedding didn't feel clean, smelled odd and the rooms were dusty. The inside of the windows were dirty. There was a duvet squashed behind the sofa and another on the top bunk with no cover on it. We had 3 young children with us, one had to use a duvet without a cover on. There was noise from revellers at the nearby bar and on their way back from a night out- latest disturbances were 3am then 6am. I regret paying £180 (then £15 for parking) for the one night- didn't seem worth it at all unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018