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Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Staircase
Free daily English breakfast
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers upscale accommodations near Rosslyn Chapel. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace and dine at two restaurants serving local cuisine. The property includes a complimentary English breakfast, a library, and highly praised staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you relieve stress. The hotel's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and hydrotherapy. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a hot tub.

Treatment room
Indoor spa tub

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Themed Four Poster | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Themed Four Poster

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lodge Double | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bonnyrigg, Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs. Rosslyn Chapel and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coronation Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel near Rosslyn Chapel
At Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Dungeon Restaurant
  • The Orangery

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1280
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 6 2026 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from March 5 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per day

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub

National rating

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

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in the suburbs, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rosslyn Chapel, University of Edinburgh, and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). Newtongrange Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 759 reviews

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 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Castle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to experience a spooky castle and have dinner in the dungeon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wait staff very friendly a few others weren’t the most friendly not rude just not the most friendly. Clean rooms Going though renovations which are going to look great when complete
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained property, with a wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a neat place to stay. Close to town but secluded and peaceful. Rooms make it feel so authentic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property with great amendments. Close enough to go into the city if desired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Castle grounds were nice. Castle itself was nice as well. There is currently scaffolding covering one side. There was a wedding there so we couldn't go into the library cuz it was reserved for them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband wanted to sleep in a castle, well he did! Given the age (over 800 years), it is well maintained. The castle itself and the grounds are just beautiful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Things to keep in mind: - it's about 35 minutes from downtown Edinburgh, you can Uber to get to the hotel but have to take a taxi (which cost more) to leave the hotel. - the toilets don't have a very strong flush (lol). - wifi is not good, so make sure you have a good roaming plan; download some movies to watch in the evenings. OR for those that drink, there is a lovely bar and a beautiful library for the book lovers. - I enjoyed their meals but the portions are small. If you want to experience sleeping in a castle, I highly recommend Dalhousie! It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing opportunity to stay in a real castle with such a rich history. The staff, especially Jon, were outstanding. Everyone was so accommodating. It seems like they have been making constant improvements to the property. The spa closes early (6p) and several amenities in the spa were out of order. Be aware that the archery and falconry, although on the property, are run by a separate company, closes at 5p, and requires a reservation. The remote location is beautiful and quiet, but be aware that getting a rideshare car is nearly impossible. The taxi company they use is very reasonable, but getting back to Dalhousie from Rosslyn Chapel was nearly $50 (I think due to the remote location). Great event for small parties/weddings. The dungeon dinner was fantastic, but be aware there is only one option (chef’s 7-course) that was $125 per person with no separate option for kids (more expansive, cheaper options at the other on-site restaurant, the Orangery). The complimentary breakfast was also delicious, made to order + continental. If we ever come back to Scotland, I’d come again despite checking staying in a castle off my bucket list.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, but definitely not accessible. Not a problem for us, thankfully, and we had a wondeful time (and got a good workout going up and down all those stairs)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic evening meal’s
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great place to stay

This castle is amazing, the staff is wonderful and the rrooms are huge and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and experience we had
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Graeme and Simone

The grounds were spectacular to walk around the falconry area and the trails around the castle were idylic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a neat castle & grounds. Lots to do. Just wish we had more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Really enjoyed our experience at the Falconry. Remember to pre-book your spa services.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with helpful and friendly staff. The spa was relaxing and the food was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a special stay! Every part of staying here felt like a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noise!

Building work ongoing. Noise at 8am not good for the price. Most unsatisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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