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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
Interior entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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

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

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪East Coast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeine Cafe Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Company Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Staggs Pub - ‬7 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 (limited 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.

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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

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
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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 Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ravelston House on Oct 26, 2025 start from $75.13, 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. 225 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 416 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

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

Ravelston house hotel failings

Turned up at the dining room to find no service and told they no longer provide breakfast despite advertising stating breakfast available between 8 to 11 am Our room,toilet ,shower and bed not cleaned or made up during our visit. No staff were available to explain situation.we will not be back and will not recommend to anywhone.we will use ship inn in future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, they really look after you. Was disappointed that the hotel is not doing brakfast anymore, but other than that all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an ideal place to stay to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, including Portobello, being far enough out of the city for a bit of peace and quiet. Everything you need is easily within reach. Dinner was tasty enough and the beer went down well. Staff were very friendly and there if you needed them for the most part. A fantastic price, easy to get to, I would be happy to stay here again no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was lovely. The food was wonderful. The locals were friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Noreen

I’ve stayed previously but won’t be back . No hot water for shower and unable to make a hot drink due to faulty kettle. No breakfast availability either as hotel not staffed overnight or early am. I stayed Sunday night. I know it’s a budget hotel but if it says you are able to make tea/coffee then that should be the case and hot water is not a luxury
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was busy for drinks and food when we arrived to check in. Unfortunately no breakfast available. The room was massive , no noise ,and we had a great sleep. I would recommend it if you could do without breakfast. Fairly quiet at night with the bar closing at 10. We enjoyed it though and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Our stay in Ravelston House👍

We had a lovely room,bit of a mix up booking in as our name was not on the list,but was easily sorted,just a wee bit attention to touch i would suggest,a few cobwebs and a dodgy bathroom handle,couple of lil holes in the lampshade next to the bed but on thw whole would certainly stay again,fabulous price for our 2 night stay,also gr8 location for regular public transport,well don to the team at Ravelston House,hope to see you all soon,and on a plus side entertainment on Saturday night was top notch,Keith Dyer was superb😄
Alcohol choices
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
The check in was good. Room abit tired. Only one bedside table for a double room. Where kettle was on window ledge felt sticky.the restaurant side was lovely. Excellent meal & staff. Bar side very tired. Stained seats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit cold but it was very spacious with a large and comfortable bed. Unfortunately, no breakfast on weekdays. Dinner was good and not overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great welcome, lively hotel / bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Arrived and the lady at the reception was very nice easy to talk to I didn’t catch her name. The room was a nice temperature, tv a decent size, shower was brilliant but the bed wasn’t comfy at all could feel the springs and my bed was lopsided it had a dip to it on the left side of the bed also only got 3 slim pillows between 2 people didn’t feel like enough. Door handle broke on the bathroom after using it twice it had been damaged by someone else who stayed recently. Also there was quite a bit of mould around the bathroom window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful except mattress was uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Hotel was noisy due to live band on till late and wedding on as well. Bed was uncomfortable. Room was fine apart from that. Light in bathroom didn’t stay on either. Limited parking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sarwar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay near Edinburgh, but unfortunately, this accommodation didn’t meet those expectations. The bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever tried to sleep on- uneven with no support, and if you shifted around too much, you’d hit the hard base underneath (ouch!). The bathroom door handle also came straight off just from opening it and the electric kettle looked like it was never cleaned. The biggest issue was the noise: there was live music until midnight (on Fridays), and our room was directly above and near the entrance, making it extremely loud. On a positive note, the town itself was charming, and the beach was easily accessible. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re looking for a good night’s sleep, as it seems to be the town’s nightlife hub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice room. Squeaky floor boards and mouldy shower. Mattress needs replacing very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine for a night

Check in at the bar as no reception. Bedroom was clean and adequate. Bed and pillows not that comfy (both soft) but accept that’s personal choice. TV bit on the small side but had plenty of channels. Shower was very good (though no shampoo). We had dinner and breakfast and have to say that both were excellent, good range of choice and good quality. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yugendhar

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

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived well after their last. Check in time of 10pm, which we weren't aware of(our fault for not reading the fine print). We were able to contact one of the principles of the inn and he immediately sent someone from home down to accomodate us. We were very grateful as we had just flown to London and drove 7 hours to Edinburgh and were exhausted. Sincere thanks and keep up the great work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025