Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Fireplace
Double Room (Petite)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Queen's Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Petite)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Business Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has conference space and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Kildonan Lodge Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kildonan Lodge Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of Edinburgh. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and 6 minutes from Royal Mile
As a guest of Kildonan Lodge Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The boutique Kildonan Lodge Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the 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.
This hotel will place an authorization for GBP 1 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Kildonan Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
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Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 373 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dipesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staffs, easy access to city, Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room - comfy bed - good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good facilities in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, spacious, easy to find,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, very clean, one of the comfiest beds I've slept in - had a great sleep. Bathtub was a bonus. Strongly recommend and I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chinemezu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yea the room was spotless and the staffs were very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was good, clean, and the staff were nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and f
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Катерина

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Room comfort
Very easy to get to and the room was lovely. The four poster bed made it 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luann

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is very nice and the staff is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place, staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Nice room, Nice staff and fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jafin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

India

Nice staff, good room. Member benefits seem to be outdated and not available. Otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Upkeep is starting to slip. Missing grout in the shower, minimal towels, breakfast was disorganized. Only places that the staff recommended to eat were Indian food. When I inquired about other options for dining they gave me a blank look.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water not function properly, the system was very old and not even enough hot water for one person to take shower. Otherwise, the rest is good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jafin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleen room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were delightful and extremely helpful. The breakfast was fantastic. Room was good, although Ground floor wasn’t actually ground floor!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean as advertised. Hotel is right next to bus stops and can go straight to various attractions in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and tired with damages throughout. The only reason this rating isn't 1 star is due to the sheets and towels being clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had been able to spend more time at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and house was beautiful. Transport was super convenient as well. Perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem of a lodge very close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025