Take advantage of free breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant at The Elphinstone Hotel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Wedding services, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
Smoke-free premises
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Elphinstone Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Elphinstone Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Elphinstone Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Elphinstone Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Elphinstone Hotel located?
Situated in Biggar, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Five Sisters Zoo, Pentland Hills Regional Park, and Livingston Designer Outlet. Rosslyn Chapel and Traquair House are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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The Elphinstone Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 296 reviews
10 - Excellent
128
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 296 reviews
8 - Good
119
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 296 reviews
6 - Okay
38
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 296 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 296 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Robert
Jul 1, 2025
Adequate for an overnight stay. rooms small but comfortable
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carroll
Mar 21, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly staff. Good breakfast and excellent restaurant.
It was clean ,tidy ,staff were very helpful especially with taxi's, ver
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Although the hotel is a wee bit dated it was clean the food was excellent especially he breakfast and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and pleasant Would be pleased to stay again anytime
Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ann
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, and a fascinating old building. The breakfast was great.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Jun 5, 2023
Hotel very central lovely family run hotel rooms very clean and staff very friendly.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Andrew
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable, good food, quiet, good value — just what we wanted on our journey. The weather was beyond the hotel’s control!
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast. Dog friendly and excellent value. We stayed in the small double room. It was cosy and comfy and had everything we needed. The room itself could do with a bit of updating, but it was as expected for the price. The bathroom is new and pristine. Would stay again.
I was only looking for an overnight stay on a business trip to Scotland and this fitted the bill perfectly. I was late to check in, but the hotel called me to make sure I was ok and still coming, which I thought was a nice touch.
I had a beer in the (busy) bar before bed, a good breakfast to start the next day, and great hospitality throughout.
No issues at all, and I’d happily recommend it.
Very lucky to get 2 parking spaces. Staff very welcoming. Room and bathroom very clean but the bed was too soft so not comfortable however accept that a very firm bed is our personal requirement. Breakfast was excellent with a large choice. well cooked and served. Short but very pleasant stay
John
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
All ok
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Philip
Feb 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit run by down and in need of some care and attention. No spare loo roll!
Breakfast somewhat sparse and once you had booked for day one gut same again on day two - like it or not.
We were attending a wedding. Things got delayed, and I checked in by phone. The lady said the key would be left on the bar for collection. Later they rang me and said if I hadn't collected the key by 10.30/10.45 they would have gone and we wouldn't have a room. Had to leave Reception early to ensure we had a bed. Room spotlessly clean, although bin not emptied. Stair carpet very dirty and worn, and room smelt of state cigarette smoke. Breakfast I ordered porridge which never arrived and received a fried egg at breakfast rather than the scrambled I requested.