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Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Forth Rail Bridge

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Lobby
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(106 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Queensferry

In South Queensferry .You'll find Forth Rail Bridge and Dundas Castle within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Hopetoun House and Deep Sea World are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Forth Road Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dundas Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hopetoun House - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 17 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rail Bridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fico’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hawes Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dakota Edinburgh

4-star hotel 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. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). The business-friendly Dakota Edinburgh also features a fitness center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • 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 hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • 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

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
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (28 inches high)
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 January 4 2026 to January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize 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 cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 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

How close is Dakota Edinburgh to the airport?

Dakota Edinburgh is 5.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dakota Edinburgh?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on Nov 27, 2025 start from $90.81, excluding 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 Dakota Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Dakota Edinburgh offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times.

How close is Dakota Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 10.2 mi (24-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach.

Does Dakota Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dakota Edinburgh, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dakota Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dakota Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dakota Edinburgh?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dakota Edinburgh have a pool?

Dakota Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does Dakota Edinburgh have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from January 4 2026 to January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does Dakota Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dakota Edinburgh to downtown South Queensferry?

Dakota Edinburgh is 0.3 mi away from South Queensferry.

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 932 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1263 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating when phoned prior to staying for help/advise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

The best

The room was great. Clean, modern, warm and good bathroom. Bottles of water with no charge. How refreshing! Restaurant. That's why we came back to the Dakota! The Menu choices were excellent. The service impeccable (Special thank you to Jack who was more than just a server of food!!). All in all you cannot go wrong staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was unfortunately very short but quite delightful. The room was very clean and well decorated. Staff were friendly and helpful! Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, Nanuet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for one night and it was a great experience. The check in was quick, the room was clean and the meal I had at their restaurant was stupendous. I liked it so much I booked a room there for my wife for a stay in January.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could walk less than a mile to get into the small seaside village of Queensferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyanshi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and very peaceful. There is Tesco near by and you can get bus number 43 straight to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Convenient to the airport. Wonderful staff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy check-in and checkout comfortable room nice dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main reason I booked this hotel was because they had a shuttle services to the airport. However, when I checked in I was informed the vehicle was in the shop! It costed me around $40.00 dollars to get to the airport by taxi....but with my dollar it was almost $80.00 dollars. So if you need transportation to the airport I would not suggest this hotel, If I knew what I know how about getting to the airport, I would would have stayed closed to the ole and new Edinburgh areas which are closer to the train and buses systems.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very good but a little bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Maritza, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. There are several bus stops by the hotel to take you into the city or to take you to the train station. There is also a restaurant on the property with a really good drink selection and good food. There is also a market within walking distance. The staff was so helpful. The room was very clean with a towel warmer, and the bed was extremely comfortable and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, in the quieter area of South Queens ferry. The hotel is a 30 second walk from the bus stop, and close to the airport, which was awesome and made getting around very easy. They also offer free airport shuttle Monday-Friday, which we greatly appreciated. The beds are AMAZING! Everyone warned me Scotland would have awful beds, but Dakota's bedding and mattress were so soft and so comfortable. The restaurant downstairs was wonderful, and the food was top tier. The Sunday Roast was massive, and so incredibly tasty. All of the servers and hostesses in the dining area were phenomenal, as well. The front staff were so sweet and helpful, especially Chloe and Niamh! Chloe spent a lot of time explaining the best ways to get around and what to sight see. They were always pleasant, even when it was crazy busy in the hotel. If I'm fortunate enough to return to Edinburgh, I would 100% stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spotless and the staff are attentive. The mini bar was well stocked and the shower is amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Port Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, was perfect for our stop before we flew out in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay, the staff were incredible from check in right through to breakfast the next day. Everyone friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Room clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

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