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Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Rosslyn Chapel

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Relax in this serene sunroom with a comfortable bed, a small table, and a cozy seating area.
Indulge in a sumptuous spread of meats, fruits, and pastries, with a choice of fresh fruit and croissants.
Rest in a traditional four-poster bed with a plaid bedspread and a single throw pillow.
Stunning staircase leads to a seating area with a view of the hotel's interior, surrounded by elegant decor and a beautiful ceiling.
Experience the grandeur of this historic castle, featuring a central tower and smaller turrets, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a gravel path.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB
  • Dalhousie Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Themed Four Poster | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Themed Four Poster

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lodge Double | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bonnyrigg

In suburbs.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Rosslyn Chapel and 9 miles (15 km) of University of Edinburgh. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Grassmarket and Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beetroot Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

4-star spa hotel near Rosslyn Chapel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bonnyrigg hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1280
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from March 5 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Dalhousie
Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg
Hotel Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle Scotland/Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Bonnyrigg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa is 16.5 mi (19-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa.

How close is Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 9.2 mi (23-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.5 mi (26-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and light fare.

Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa to downtown Bonnyrigg?

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa is 1.3 mi away from Bonnyrigg.

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 747 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wedding venue and staff was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained property, with a wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, but definitely not accessible. Not a problem for us, thankfully, and we had a wondeful time (and got a good workout going up and down all those stairs)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noise!

Building work ongoing. Noise at 8am not good for the price. Most unsatisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

David sloan

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Overall Experience

The castle is a stunning building from the outside. Once inside, however, you are in a very tired environment. The hotel is in desperate need of some investment/renovation. The food was delicious and elegantly presented. Some of the service was first class while the majority was sub-par. No value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronyard, Chicago

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great castle experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sakshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

penny

Traveled with family
The hotel advertised itself as pet friendly. When we arrived with our dog they told us we would have to stay in the lodge , not the room in the castle I had originally reserved,because they didn’t allow dogs in the castle. Then they gave us an inferior room up 2 flights of stairs that I had to climb with my bad knees. I was extremely disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a superb and enormous tower bedroom in this wonderful old castle, which is full of public areas to read and chill. Hugely atmospheric. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic evening meal’s
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

We were really disappointed considering the price. There was not even hand lotion in the bathroom. If you had a bath, you have to stand up to reach the soap, shampoo dispenser. We had dinner in the dungeon which is expensive. The waiter that initially served us just about dumped everything on the table. The waitress that brought our food was sniffing continuously in your ear whilst dressing the food. We ordered 3 of the same meal. One had so much sauce the food looked like it was in soup. My husbands had quite a lot of sauce and mine had hardly any. We had to ask them to bring some sauce for my husband and I.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raquel, Aventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
We are 2 couples who chose this beautiful castle hotel, equidistant between our homes, for 1 night to celebrate our ruby wedding anniversaries. First impression was favourable, then we were led to our rooms. So disappointed with the basement location & tired decor. Dungeon dining experience wasnt what we expected having seen different options on the hotel website just 2 nights before arriving. Food was tasty, but scant. Breakfast was very disorganised. Cold plates for self service cooked food which had ran out & took a while to be replenished. No glasses for fruitjuice. Cafetiere of dreadful bitter decaf coffee & weak tea from a flask were served. Staff training/customer service requires addressing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen

It was a different experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a neat castle & grounds. Lots to do. Just wish we had more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024