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Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Bonnyrigg with 2 restaurants and spa

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Hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Exterior
Staircase
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Castle Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Castle Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Castle Quad | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Castle Quad

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Castle Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Castle Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Themed Four Poster | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Themed Four Poster

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Themed Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Cottage, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Themed Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Themed Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 9 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
  • Eskbank Station - 5 min drive
  • Gorebridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Newtongrange Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

When you stay at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Edinburgh. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or hydrotherapy, and Dungeon Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 35 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Archery

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1280
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

Dining

Dungeon Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine.
The Orangery – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and only serves light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 January 2025 to 21 February 2025 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 45 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 20 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Castle Dalhousie
Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg
Hotel Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle Scotland/Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Bonnyrigg

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa currently open?
This property is closed from 5 January 2025 to 21 February 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 20 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
What's the area around Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa like?
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa is located a short 1-minute walk from Dalhousie Castle.

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed
We were really disappointed considering the price. There was not even hand lotion in the bathroom. If you had a bath, you have to stand up to reach the soap, shampoo dispenser. We had dinner in the dungeon which is expensive. The waiter that initially served us just about dumped everything on the table. The waitress that brought our food was sniffing continuously in your ear whilst dressing the food. We ordered 3 of the same meal. One had so much sauce the food looked like it was in soup. My husbands had quite a lot of sauce and mine had hardly any. We had to ask them to bring some sauce for my husband and I.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

p, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Got there at 11pm. No one in reception so had to hunt him down. Nobody behind the bar so no drinks. Would I stay there again .. Absolutely Just a great place to be.
Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Felt like we stepped back time,and were honored guest of royalty
Ralph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed staying in an actual Scottish castle. The castle offered a nice base to explore Edinburgh (30 minute drive). You will not have the same conveniences of a modern hotel such as air conditioning but overall it has been great. The fine dining dungeon restaurant offers a unique atmosphere though the food was not to our taste. We much preferred the Orangery the more casual restaurant on site.
Kate, 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience. Especially enjoyed having drinks in the library, visiting with the falconer, relaxing in the spa, and dinner in the dungeon. Worth every penny!!
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Not enough dining options
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

disappointed
was really looking forward to the night here. great dinner but too expensive. room was nothing special for staying in a castle. uncomfortable beds. breakfast is only complimentary with beads, coffee, etc. we used the spa facilities which my daughter loved. would not stay here again because it’s not that special.
Deborah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
Mitzi, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow!
Just wow, treat yourself and stay here. Unreal experience all around. Exceptional service excellent food unreal atmosphere rooms and property. Too much to take in for just one night.
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the real castle deal! We were thrilled be allocated room 4 in the large turret of the castle. A red four postered bed themed room with all the glory of days gone by. The bathroom was located down a narrow hallway near the door to the room and that made for some fun too! It felt really special! The ghost of Lady Catherine sadly didn't visit us and we slept like babies. Dinner in the dungeon was sensational and drinks before and after in the lounge rounded off the night. Brekkie was fab and the staff were super helpful from go to woah! Now that's a castle stay!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful. It’s a REAL castle with lots of history. The rooms are beautiful. The bathroom is amazing. The bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Jennifer, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

An impressive castle building which makes use of many different rooms. Feels like you are able to explore inside and out. Twin castle bedroom was very disappointing though with damaged / stained furniture. Bathroom had serious issues - broken shower head, blocked drain and seized hot water tap. Nowhere near the standard expected for the price paid. Food and some staff ok, lacking the refinement and quality for a 4* rating (or 5* as the board at the entrance claims!)
Kyle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely unique hotel
Lovely visit to the hotel. Certain areas like the bathroom could maybe do with a bit of an update
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It was nice. Our room didnt have a castle feel because it was drywall and tiles, but the grounds were lovely, The food was great and most the staff were lovely. It also had a nice little spa that was complimentary. We had a view of the dumpsters which would have been nice if they covered it up, but its out in the country which is nice. If you dont like stairs, maybe not the best place for you. If youre looking for a nice getaway, its a cute little place. If you want to feel like youre sleeping in a castle, might not be the best place.
Charlynn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t ask for more. Superb stay
Service was excellent from the receptionist. The food and drinks were superb. We stayed in a castle superior four poster room and it was everything we wanted in a stay at a castle. We will be back!
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leanne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a trip of a lifetime and wanted to stay in a castle for couple days and this place was hands down amazing so friendly, it’s quiet and clean. Looking forward to being back
Charlotte, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The castle itself is fantastic, and our room was brilliant. Unfortunately we were left disappointed though as it was booked as a birthday present, mostly for the Spa, which was mostly closed off. Plus in the morning it was closed all together due to work being done. We weren’t told about this prior to booking, and no offer of refund was offered.
Rowan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review