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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Royal Mile
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Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room (Four Poster) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Four Poster (Black Watch) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Petite) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (Petite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 126 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Business Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nucleus Eat Drink Gather - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Royal Mile
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 meters) 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 safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • No onsite 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 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each accommodation.

This hotel will place an authorization for GBP 1 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • One child 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
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to the airport?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel is 13.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kildonan Lodge Hotel on Sep 19, 2025 start from $224.6, 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 Kildonan Lodge Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kildonan Lodge Hotel.

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (15-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.6 mi (28-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kildonan Lodge Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel have a pool?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kildonan Lodge Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kildonan Lodge Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Kildonan Lodge Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Edinburgh.

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 323 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamsheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, small but well maintained Victorian building/lodge in a pleasant area, 10/15min drive from the city. Lots of buses to get in and out of the city in front of the lodge & reasonably cheap Uber/taxi ride. Friendly and helpful staff but be aware there’s no lift being an old building, but extremely lovely and helpful staff to help you with the luggage, just ask.. We stayed at the very top (so not suitable if you’re tall), well designed, clean, great fluffy linen/bed to come to, from all days walk around Edinburgh! Highly recommended. Thank you xo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Garden needs tidied and rails needed on steps and disabled access required.Staff friendly and helpful.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was much smaller than pictures indicated, bathroom with walk in shower nice we were meant to have a bottle of wine on arrival but it only arrived on day three when I asked about it the previous evening. Tea and coffee facilities ok but 1 hot choc between 2 and one pack of biscuits(check in after 3pm ) only 4 small milks and not fully refreshed daily but 2 small waters were given daily. .We bought milk but nowhere to store as room very warm although radiator off . We did not have breakfast there as we like to try local places for brunch ,Southpour was good . The property was ok but not what id call 4 stars as their sign indicates. Expensive for room only 30ins walk from central Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

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

Great receptionist

Top service ,great receptionist .they helped as I forgot the keys with spare key .cheap price 5 stars hotel for me Deal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Peppa Pig and the Conservatory

Eating 2 pound peppa pig cake out of a mug which I couldn’t have hot drink in cause brown kettle in trousers I found in draw in hotel with haunted and communal conservatory.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place super cute and. Lose to the bus stop will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Hansville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
had the unfortunate experience of lodging near loud guests. the staff intervened three times with no changes. room was fine but not what was expected from photo reference and cost. at 2am we tried to get another room but was told they would talk to guests again, and they didn't. we did not get another room. i do not recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darvesh

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

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

10/10 Excellent

Noel

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

8/10 Good

Jaydon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem of a lodge very close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

What a great find!

Excellent room, friendly and very attentive staff. We stayed for a long weekend with the kids and what an excellent find this was, the room was clean, very large and within a stones throw of Edinburgh city centre via regularly running buses which stopped right outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Room

It is quite a cozy family room that can be a good resting spot. Very accessible to the places. Reception staffs are very amazing and very informative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

AARON

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad, but not good.

Room was merely OK. Staff was friendly and location was good were the highlights. Pillows were flat, bed was stiff. Breakfast was average. Would be prettier in the spring/summer as the garden outside area was mostly dead in late November.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed AmirBagher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice satff, clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Old Victorian that they have done a good job with. Parking was small but no problem. No restaurants close so be prepared. The shower was the only short coming. Otherwise great experience! Staff was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024