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Bankton House Hotel

3.0 star property
Spa treatments and historical exploration await at this welcoming hotel where guests can unwind on the terrace or stroll through the garden

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a stone wall. - Bankton House Hotel (Livingston)
A historic stone building with a garden patio, picnic tables, and a well-maintained lawn. - Bankton House Hotel (Livingston)
A modern wood-burning stove in a cozy room with a brick wall, a wicker basket of firewood, a table with a lamp, and a leather chair. - Bankton House Hotel (Livingston)
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows. - Bankton House Hotel (Livingston)
A historic stone building with a sign reading "Hotel". - Bankton House Hotel (Livingston)
Bankton House Hotel, in the historical district, offers a peaceful retreat with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy the on-site hair salon, spa services, and a restaurant serving lunch and dinner. The staff's helpfulness makes a noticeable difference to your stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of a forest through a window.

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Futon

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A room with a bed, a white sofa, and a chandelier.

Executive Bridal

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a television, a dresser, and a chair.

Twin Room (Large)

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a green sofa, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Park View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Futon

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Livingston, Bankton House Hotel is in the historical district and near the airport. Almond Valley Heritage Centre and Deer Park Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Edinburgh Zoo and Five Sisters Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Murrayfield Stadium, or consider a night out at COSLA Conference Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Livingston travel guide
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Murieston, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 9aq

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    44 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    44 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Murieston Castle Dog Park
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Livingston South Station
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    5 min drive
  • The Newyearfield
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive
  • PizzaExpress
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: GBP 7.99 to 12.99 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Late check-in fee: GBP 25.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (12:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast service is not available on Mondays.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 7.99 to 12.99 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bankton House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankton House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 10:00 AM for a fee of GBP 25.00.

What time is check-out at Bankton House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Bankton House Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Livingston Designer Outlet, and Murieston Castle Dog Park. Almondvale Stadium and Almond Valley Heritage Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Livingston South Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Bankton House Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely enjoyed our stay, friendly staff, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country hotel with bar and excellent restaurant. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the typical fine Scottish weather😜
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Nice older hotel

Nice older hotel, loved it. Great staff. Walkable to many destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. The room was absolutely spotless, probably the cleanest hotel room I have ever seen. The staff were very nice, and the area around the hotel was quiet and safe. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is located outside of the city center but not a problem if you have a car. We stayed in a 2-br cottage and the room was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Trouble opening windows. I didn’t like having no staff around at check in or check out. No local advice. No information about grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little gem of a hotel is tucked into a quiet area just a few minutes walk from the train station. The staff was so kind and helpful. The food at the on site restaurant was amazing, the locals in the bar were friendly, and the rooms were comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated. There was a large parking lot and local trails for walking. We got our laundry done for a very reasonable price, left folded/hung in our room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quite tired, and the shower was freezing cold. So cold that I couldn’t use it and had to wash in the sink. Staff perfectly pleasant and a really nice period building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a number of times on business, the staff are always friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and convenient for my work place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for business and station, very friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean and comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good staff. Parking is convenient; just sad that on Mondays the bar and restaurant are closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like automated check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really disappointing, there was a very limited breakfast, they didn't service the room until I asked, but more importantly the hotel is closed on a Monday! It may be suited to holiday makers, but NOT for business people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the little house behind the main hotel building. It was clean, quiet, and cozy, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and caring. My door warped a little during my stay, presumably due to the summer heat, and when I could no longer close it due to the warping, the staff was quick to have it repaired. The hotel is near the Livingston South train station, making it easy and convenient to travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down and tired, not even open on a Monday. And far too expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel and staff are great, but and this is my mistake I didn’t check if they serve breakfast and the don’t. I was woken up by a pump stating and 5.30 am and could not get back to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

LINDA

Disliked: Staff & service

Awful experience

This self contained unit was generally fine however it is all gaudy appearance more than function. Beware , this is an unmanned facility connected to a pub/restaurant and not a hotel. There is no one to assist or ask questions of except bar and waiting staff in the bistro/pub who wish to have nothing to do with you and are very curt and unhelpful, at times verging on rude. You have to ring the emergency helpline in order to speak to someone who is unwilling to help, will act like you’ve disturbed her and will tell you it is not her part of the business and she’s not sure what it is you would like her to to assist you. God forbid you attempt to call the owner of the chalets cause she will ignore your calls and send unhelpful and rude messages to respond showing no interest in customer satisfaction. Avoid at all costs. Value for money is ver low.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
About 9:30 google maps took us to the back side of Bankton house. We didn't see a place to park or get in so we called. We got a verizon message saying the number was unavailable. We backtracked and found small road signs leading the opposite direction. We parked at the hotel at 9:57, tried the door and knocked. No one answered. (Orbitz listed last check in as 10:00). We knocked several times, called a number on the door and received the same Verizon message. We called Orbitz. They tried all numbers they had, but got the same message. Finally after about an hour we debated just sleeping in the car, but were able to book another hotel and left. Next day Orbitz let us know the hotel manager "would allow us to stay the second night, but there would be no refund for the first night because we didn't show even though the manager had waited past midnight." Orbitz agreed, we had call them from the hotel at 10:10 asking what to do since no one was there. So we called, and got through to the manager. She claimed to have waited for us until 11:30 and said we could stay that night but once again no refund for the first night. We told her that was not true because we were there along with a car and van from 9:57 to 11:00 and no one answered the door or the phone. Things got heated after that and we told her to just cancel that nights stay. She responded "That was fine with her, she had already been paid, so it didn't matter." Check in changed to 8:00, but that won't fix poor management.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AURORE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
La chambre était magnifique
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Nice hotel

Very comfortable hotel with nice staff lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a fantastic stay at Bankton House Hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating ( we needed to drop bags off early), the room was spotless with a spacious en-suite and the breakfast delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel ist sehr abgelegen in einem Wald., mit dem Auto gut erreichbar., Jedoch mit dem Linienbus schwer erreichbar. Bahnhof in der Nähe. Frühstück ist extra zu bezahlen. Das Zimmer war sehr klein aber für 1 Nacht ganz ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. Pleasant stay, nice accommodation, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019