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The Folly Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Front of property
Triple Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Double Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Station Hill, North Berwick, Scotland, EH39 4AN
  • North Berwick Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • North Berwick Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Scottish Sea Bird Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

North Berwick

Close to the beach.With a stay at this North Berwick hotel, you'll be steps from North Berwick Golf Course and a 5-minute walk from West Bay Beach. St Andrew Blackadder Church and North Berwick Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • North Berwick Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • North Berwick Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Scottish Sea Bird Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tantallon Castle - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Muirfield Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • North Berwick Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bonnie Badger Pub & Rooms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Auld Hoose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Clubhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golfers Rest - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Folly Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star North Berwick hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Folly Hotel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This North Berwick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

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
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Folly Hotel North Berwick
Folly North Berwick
The Folly Hotel Hotel
The Folly Hotel North Berwick
The Folly Hotel Hotel North Berwick

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Folly Hotel to the airport?

The Folly Hotel is 33.4 mi (56-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Folly Hotel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Folly Hotel on Sep 11, 2025 start from $149.49, 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 The Folly Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Folly Hotel.

How close is The Folly Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from West Bay Beach and 3 mi (7-min drive) from Yellowcraigs. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Folly Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Folly Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Folly Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Folly Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Folly Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Folly Hotel have a pool?

The Folly Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Folly Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Folly Hotel to downtown North Berwick?

The Folly Hotel is 0.3 mi away from North Berwick.

Reviews

The Folly Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Dawn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little gem! Perfect location. So many thoughtful amenities! Love the wee fridge with fresh milk and butter! Cozy rooms with clean new bedding and soft blankets. Quiet and peaceful. View of the water and golf course. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Good location

I had a trip starting at 06.30 in North Berwick - the hotel gave me a continental breakfast and it is in close proximity to the Scottish Seabird Centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Cosy, enjoyable stay, perfect location.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Folly Hotel, my single room was small but very cosy and quiet, and the bed was so comfy! I had everything I needed. A welcoming basket of snacks is provided in your room on arrival and although cooked breakfasts aren't available you are provided with some breakfast food items in your room. I let the hotel know of my dietary requirements when booking and they very kindly provided some vegan breakfast items including instant porridge and yoghurt. My only complaint is that this was only replenished for two of the three nights I stayed there, so I had to go out for breakfast on my final day. I think there is a lounge with a TV and bar that is open some nights, but I didn't use this. Overall had a lovely stay in this ideally located hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Floorboards cracked.room not very big for the money..bed comfortable room warm .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

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

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Disliked: Amenities
The location is fantastic. Room wasn’t worth price. Had kettle no cups or tea and coffee available. Breakfast was a prepackaged couisant or yoghurt but no spoon to eat it with. There no blind on window so light was streaming in and as soon as morning traffic started, you were awake or people in corridor walking past on creaky floor boards would wake you. Stairs to room looked dirty. Shower tray would fill with water as showering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We dropped on this place at the last minute. Didn’t know what to expect. But it is warm and friendly and we absolutely loved it. So snug and comfortable, all you would need for a great night’s sleep. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Quiet and quirky

Delightful, quirky hotel. Easy self check-in. Might like more history of the place - i gather it was a fire station and the name folly and the owl connection. Always good to have stories.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

After a difficult entry ( dark and couldn't see the key pad number) had to phone and was helped. The room was very warm and comfortable bathroom clean and had great shower. Think I was only resident as after getting in I saw nobody ( bit spooky) All in all was excellent value and I would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

IAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cold and miserable stay

The room was cold and the dark green blanket provided was unclean. I had two bites on my lower left calf in the morning. The parking is unsafe, my vehicle was subject to a hit and run resulting in danage to my vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny but acceptable

The room was everything I needed and less; 180 sf and tiny. But, still a value. There was no staff just a coded box with keys (get the code before you get in town, cell service is weak and I had to have my wife text me the code)! Easy in easy out. Good location. Single bed with no place for a second person unless you’re newly in love.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfy bed complete with Tunnocks Teacake!!tv,kettle,continental breakfast supplied in room,well stocked hospitality tray. Imaginative use of awkward shape building with lights and mirrors etc. Only quibble awkward shower entry exit if mobility probs but forewarned.Lounge dining area mid refurb so not in use but forewarned.I shall return if in area again,.Good base for business or sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found my stay to be better than expected. The location was great. My room was clean and appeared to have been recently updated. I would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property in NO WAY resembles the description on the website, it's a mess, no food, no bar , tiny room with dangerous electrics, I wouldn't let my dog stay here and the price is outrageous for the very substandard facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was made very welcome and, the room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Mini fridge with food for continental breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

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

Change of plans.

The hotel was charming quaint and in a perfect location. The room was clean large and well stocked. It was a last minute decision to come to the coast of Scotland and it was a great decision.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
More hostel than hotel. No cooked breakfast. No catering facilities. Room was clean but with broken/loose lights. Bathroom shelf loose. Bedding was clean. Snack box provided in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Hugely disappointing

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, comfortable bed, v good snacks! The shower head could have been cleaner….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property as somewhere within walking distance of the Fringe By The Sea festival. When I saw the online reviews, I nearly cancelled. So glad I didn't, what a little gem !! Yes it is a bit older, yes some areas are a little tired BUT, for the cost, absolute value for money. I stayed in room 7 and my friend in room 3, both single rooms. Completely spotless, really comfortable beds which felt bigger than a single, great shower and the best touch, a little fridge full of complimentary goodies, plus a goody basket (again complimentary). Lovely, helpful staff. Would I book again, in a hearbeat. If you want 4/5 star accommodation, then go and pay those prices but this was spot on for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024