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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ
  • Dundas Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hopetoun House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 - 16 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

  • ‪Scotts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Railbridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Manna House South Queensferry Limited - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hudson St Grill - ‬13 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. 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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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 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

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

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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on Jul 25, 2025 start from $169.37, 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?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dakota Edinburgh.

How close is Dakota Edinburgh to the beach?

This hotel is 10.2 mi (24-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach and 16.1 mi (34-min drive) from Pettycur Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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.

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. 865 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1193 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stay was very nice. The staff were very helpful and went above and beyond to help us check in. We would have stayed for a meal if the prices were more competitive or there was some other incentive to eat at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice: decoration, cleanliness and service. I would definitely stay there again! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No shuttle on weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose Dakota as we had heard many good things. We upgraded to have a mini bar which wasn’t there and also to have Champagne and Canopies on arrival. We asked for the complimentary arrival drinks and were told to take a seat and they would be brought over. After 30 mins we had to leave and mentioned to the reception team that they had not arrived. Really disappointing to upgrade for extra perks and to receive none. Dinner was fabulous and so was the service, Just the attention to detail was nothing special in our experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryann, Maple

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Houston

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get to airport. Safe, friendly, dependable shuttle. Easy to get to by bus from Edinbugh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Lovely Hotel

Very nice hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise, Ayr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and very quiet hotel. We enjoyed our staff here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

One night's sleep and the rest of it was hassle.

Nice place but badly managed. Made a reservation for dinner, waited ages too be served and charged a service charge for my privilege. Was told that I would receive a receipt by email when I checked out. This has not happened and I can only chase it by email as speaking on the phone doesn't resolve the matter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, SAN JOSE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice, attentive and the hotel decor is lovely. Would highly recommend and will come back next time we are in the area. Was a great stop between our travels from London to Inverness!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dark decor, but nice. Our rooms were of average size with nice bathrooms. We noticed packing to leave that our room's smoke detector had a plastic bag over it. We are guessing previous occupants may have been smoking or vaping. We advised staff at the front desk on checkout and were told they would take care of that immediately. We enjoyed our meals and beverages in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M

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

Perfect

Cannot fault this property - everything from welcoming reception to friendly and helpful hotel staff, room comfort - bed and shower, food the works were just spot on. Even arriving on bikes they were able to find somewhere safe to store them. Would recommend and would return .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann, Maple

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M

Liked: Amenities
The shower leak
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a very pleasant stay at the Dakota Hotel. Very friendly staff, lovely and clean, very welcoming, cosy communal areas. Reception staff were very helpful, however, special mention to Nieve, who was kind enough to help me a couple of times. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025