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Ravelston House

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Portobello Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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182 North High Street, Musselburgh, Scotland, Eh21 6bh
  • Musselburgh Racecourse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Queen Margaret University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Portobello Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 193 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 139 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Musselburgh

On the beach.You'll find Musselburgh Racecourse and Queen Margaret University within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Musselburgh Racecourse - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Queen Margaret University - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Portobello Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Royal Mile - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Musselburgh Station - 3 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gurkha Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪East Coast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crolla's Italian Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sportsman - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ravelston House

3-star beachfront hotel near Portobello Beach
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Musselburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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 each accommodation.

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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Ravelston House Edinburgh
Ravelston House Hotel Musselburgh
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Ravelston House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ravelston House to the airport?

Ravelston House is 17.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ravelston House?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ravelston House on Jun 25, 2025 start from $135.49, 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 Ravelston House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ravelston House.

How close is Ravelston House to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ravelston House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Ravelston House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 2.25 and 9.95 for adults, GBP 2.25 and 9.95 for children.

Is there a casino at Ravelston House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ravelston House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ravelston House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ravelston House have a pool?

Ravelston House does not have a pool.

Does Ravelston House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ravelston House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ravelston House to downtown Musselburgh?

Ravelston House is 0.1 mi away from Fisherrow.

Ravelston House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 378 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Guy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, service and cleanliness were excellent even though they were under staffed it did not affect the service. It was surrounded by commercial businesses which would have put us off booking had we known however, it did spoil our stay it just didn't make for scenic breakfasts. I cannot stress enough how amazing the staff were.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in room 7 it was freezing. No heating came on at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful room. No.7, small but ample.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Very good staff nice room although the net curtains need renewing and the rooms could doing with being warmer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad luck continuing???

We checked in then weather warning were sent to our phones then we were advised shopping centres around were closing so we made the decision to go home, so although the room looked nice and the bathroom very nice, we didn’t actually stay at the hotel. We had food in the restaurant before we left and it was nice enough
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel the room was not very warm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hue

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Very happy with our stay

The room was lovely. Well appointed and spacious. I did find it a bit cold bit we turned the radiators up and chucked on the extra duvet from the wardrobe. The only downside was that i never received an email that was apparently sent regarding check in times etc. Unfortunately we then weren't aware that we needed to arrive before 10pm. Thankfully we called the hotel en route to check because the journey was a long one and we had been held up and a member of staff kindly stayed behind to check us in when we got there at 10.30pm. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty of choice and the lady serving at breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are above the restaurant an pub. Ain’t gotta walk to far for a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely lovely! The staff and personnel were very nice and the room was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavrielo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this hotel. Regular buses to Edinburgh and nice seaside area. The breakfast was typical Scottish/english breakfasts and enjoyable. The bed was very comfy and I liked the decor in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. The room and bathroom was really stylish. Saw a couple of cobwebs, which may bother some people. The bed was comfortable and the room was warm. A great choice for breakfast from a full Scottish to pancakes. There was unlimited tea and coffee and cereal. The buses into Edinburgh are regular and drop you right into Princes street so it's just a great location for exploring the city without paying a lot. We would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

We got absolutely no sleep with my 4 year old as there was very loud music all night, there were then revelers singing at the top of their voices outside until 2pm. Completely and utterly thoughtless to anyone staying there. There should be a warning to residents not connected to a private party and that the live music will go on til 12am with no soundproofing. I realise it's Saturday night. I heard people constantly asking for the singer to play on. I think a manager should step in and think of residents sleeping. Id like to ask for compensation of some kind as we had an awful time. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fabulous staff and delicious meaks

Staff were very friendly , helpful and polite.We had breakfasts and dinners there and they were delicious and freshly cooked. Our room was clean but cold on occasions. The shower sealant needs replacing because it has mould on it. Excellent location for getting the bus into Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location for races

Overall very good, a couple of little things that would cost the owners minimal amount. 3 keys as no night porter(not an issue) but all silver, a small investment, room key larger so obvious but the 2 front door keys very similar Make one gold and, when told on arrival will make life so much simpler. Plus beautiful shower, but no where to put soap . 7 soap trays, and 7 keys won't cost much but enhance guest experiences immensely without them realising, sometimes little things really help. Having said this will be back with own shower gel to hang on shower😃
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mrs Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel was homely and friendly, and suited us well as it was close to family we were visiting. Perhaps because it was between Christmas and New Year, there were few staff and our room was not serviced during our three night stay- we had to make our own bed, and there were no hand towels or bath mat. The soap holder was missing from the shower. However, the room was pleasant and comfortable. The cooked breakfast was made to order ,and was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitish

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Asherah

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great two night stay at the Ravelston House Hotel. Room was very comfortable with an excellent en suite. Tea and coffee provided and the included breakfast was also very good. Bar menu was good, can recommend the haddock. Easy links in and out of the city by very frequent buses which stop within a few yards of the hotel in either direction. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024