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Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Travelers can sip drinks in stylish surroundings at this Edinburgh property, where meals, coffee, and convenience await just steps from their room

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Located near Edinburgh Zoo, Dakota Edinburgh offers comfort and practicality. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, breakfast at the restaurant, or a workout in the gym. Helpful staff and free self-parking enhance the positive experiences reported by visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ

What's nearby

  • Forth Road Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queensferry Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Inchcolm Abbey - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port Edgar - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Forth Rail Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 3 min drive
  • Ingliston Park & Ride Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rail Bridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fico’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hawes Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dakota Edinburgh

Upscale hotel near Forth Rail Bridge
Located close to Dundas Castle and Deep Sea World, Dakota Edinburgh provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a bar, and a gym. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 130 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (28 inches high)
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2026 to January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dakota Edinburgh Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge South Queensferry
Dakota Forth Bridge Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh South Queensferry
Dakota Edinburgh Hotel South Queensferry

Frequently asked questions

Is Dakota Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dakota Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dakota Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Dakota Edinburgh provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–2:00 PM on request.

Where is Dakota Edinburgh located?

Situated in South Queensferry, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Forth Rail Bridge and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dundas Castle and Hopetoun House. Deep Sea World and Edinburgh Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km). South Queensferry Dalmeny Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 945 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, beautiful rooms and staff very friendly and welcoming. Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and very attentive. This hotel is beautiful and would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dippan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for early morning flights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent and food good but our bed room carpet had a lot of stained and the shower was a bit tatty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and room suited our needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place and indeed was a great stay and we enjoyed our visit! Great staff; large room for being in UK; very clean room and great amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Editta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and friendly. Seamless check in, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good proximity to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle to the airport, restaurant nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dakota was a well appointed place to visit. We liked the bar, the rooms were great and you can walk to a couple of restaurants if you need something different.
Me with the fake dog in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, amazing food, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Airport shuttle was a nice touch. Also we had our room upgraded which they didnt need to. I can only say good things about Dekota. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both top tier.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for teh overnight stop for the airport - had a lovely meal,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, excellent shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Just great

Great location and excellent rooms and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect last stay in Edinburgh before flying home. Very comfortable beds. Excellent restaurant. Shuttle to the airport included. Would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Airport shuttle service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loked the nearby shopping and complementary shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night awaiting our flight out from EDI. This was a perfect hotel for that purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend this hotel enough. The rooms were super spacious - something you won’t find in downtown! Honestly, if we were to do Edinburgh again, we would stay here and just drive to the city. The restaurant was amazing and the decor is just so luxurious!
The most amazing Caesar salad and sticky toffee pudding!
Beautiful decor - makes you feel like you’re in a very special place!
Bedroom does not come with a hairy coo (that’s mine) but it is hairy coo approved!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythng about this hotel was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great. They had an airport shuttle which was a huge bonus when you see the price of cabs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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