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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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

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
(105 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
  • ‪The Hawes Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scotts - ‬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 Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on Nov 9, 2025 start from $90.15, 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. 924 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1254 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

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Farther out of the city than expected and the shuttle was not operating to and from the airport which made the trip even more costly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room within walking distance of Queensferry waterfront. Love the decor of the hotel. Pleasant area. So nice to have Tesco, Starbucks, and a wonderful seafood restaurant right next door. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only fault was the shower door seal was worn and allowed water to flow onto the bathroom floor whenever you showered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overpriced and i wont stay again

I have stayed here for many years. This will be my last stay. Bad sleep each night i stayed as the glass building makes loud cracking sounds with the change in the weather!. Add to that a TV that didn't work and a crazily overpriced breakfast. Dakota, you need to up your game!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is modern and clean. The staff was courteous. The hotel is a 15 ride from the airport. I booked the room because it said shuttle on the hotels.com website. When I asked about the shuttle, I was told it was not in service that week and they could order a cab for me. There are no dining areas within walking distance of the hotel. If I needed to stay at a hotel near Edinburgh airport, I would opt for one closer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing definitely going to be staying again for future holiday. Clean, and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay. Modern and cozy. The room was lovely and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service from all staff, great rooms, and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our only complaint was how long it took to get a drink in the bar. Waitress took our order, but it took almost 15 minutes to actually get our drinks. We were the only people in the bar. We were going to have a few drinks, but after the wait we finished our drinks and left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Chelsea

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal out of the way of the city, but only a short taxi ride to city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025