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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar at Open Arms Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a floral wallpaper.

Comfort Double Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a dining table.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with floral wallpaper, a plaid bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a desk with a telephone and a bottle.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a red bench.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a television.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, dresser, mirror, and a chair.

Comfort Double Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a picture on the wall.

Family Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Open Arms Hotel is in Dirleton, a neighborhood in North Berwick. Dirleton Castle and Tantallon Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Archerfield Links and Muirfield Golf Course. Haddington House Gardens and East Links Family Park are also worth visiting. Visit our North Berwick travel guide
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Main Rd, North Berwick, Scotland, EH39 5EG

What's nearby

  • A historic castle surrounded by lush greenery, a river, and a small village.
    Dirleton Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    47 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    48 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    51 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Archerfield Links
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • North Berwick Drem Station
    8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Garden Café
    19 min walk
  • Little Duckling
    5 min drive
  • The Rocketeer Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • The Bonnie Badger Pub & Rooms
    5 min drive
  • Bass Rock Bar
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Open Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Open Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open Arms Hotel located?

Located in Dirleton, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dirleton Castle and Archerfield Links. Yellowcraigs and Broad Sands are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Open Arms Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very good stay, new owners are in the middle of renovations however staff did an excellent job of working around this. Good value for money, wonderful restaurant and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfortable lounges and rooms and very dedicated staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful place to stay and staff were amazing. Food excellent and service amazing. Rooms and hotel dated but really lovely. A beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, great food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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A little dated bed and comforter. The location is much easier for people with a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Garden suite is nice and spacious. Everything very clean and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room we had was very clean and spacious . Tea and coffee was also available in the room . We ate in the restaurant at night and food was delicious . Breakfast was included in the price and was substantial . The staff went out of their way to be helpful . Overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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♡ This is a LOVELY place!!! ♡ Quietly located in the countryside, and of course with a Scottish castle nearby! :) ♡ All of the interior is a delightful sight, and the room and bed comfort are excellent!! ♡ The staff do everything to make you feel at home, and the food is top!! ♡ I HIGHLY recommend The Open Arms Hotel !!! ♡
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, great staff, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful quiet location. Lovely atmosphere- especially the old library. Food was excellent and good value for money. Staff very friendly. Small but clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous lobby. Lovely setting. Good breakfast. Pleasant hosts. Until we got to the room. The room was tiny. Like, a little bigger than a walk-in closet kind of tiny. We needed to walk sideways to cross the room. The room was also very spartan with few frills to speak of. We were there for one night so it was all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were extremely helpful and efficient. The room was spotless huge bathroom comfortable beds. Hotel is in a beautiful conservation village so lovely views we also had a garden room with easy access to lovely garden and seating to chill with a cuppa. Breakfast was excellent. I recommend Open Arms hotel to anyone visiting North Berwick.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a very nice stay at the Open Arms Hotel. The staff were very welcoming and made me feel at home. The room was first class with a view over the village green and very comfortable. The lounge area with the open fire is lovely and relaxing being able to have a pre- dinner drink and review the menu. It was a very enjoyable stay and will definitely be returning again in the very near future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great. Breakfast amazing. Staff mega helpful. Dog friendly. Evening meal good but limited but that fits with the style of the hotel. We would go back. Mark & Katie Hutchison
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Check in staff were very helpful. The food was mostly good but there was a bit of an issue with serving the main course and we were left waiting for a long time, with no-one advising what the issue was that was holding up the meal. Unfortunately, the steak was very rare instead of medium but we had waited so long to receive it that my husband did not send it back as it would have meant waiting even longer. Also the amuse bouche that should have been included in the summer set menu did not materialise. Other than that, breakfast was good and served quickly. I found out later there was only one chef which may have explained the delay but it would have been helpful to kept abreast of the situation. However, we enjoyed our stay and the hotel was in an excellent location with parking available, and I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Having dined here several times under the previous owners, this was, however, our first time staying at the Open Arms (now under new ownership). We were not disappointed. Dinner was as delicious as before (though we were sorry to see that the haggis wellington option was no longer on the menu). My partner’s severe pork allergy was catered for with an alternative option for his breakfast & staff seemed well aware of this - thank you. Our room was clean, comfortable & had all the amenities we needed for our stay. (The only thing to mention is that when the shower went on, it made an extremely loud whistling noise throughout which should be looked at.) Relaxing by the fire on a wild & wet afternoon was just the tonic on this short break. The staff cannot be faulted. All were friendly and welcoming, but special mention must go to the dark-haired lady who may be the reception manager (?) who made you feel as if you were a guest in her home. We will definitely be back! Andrew & Claire
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Good morning, I just wanted to let you know that I experienced a few problems with breakfast during our stay. Firstly, on Saturday morning, when I asked for a coffee, I was given a half cup of cold black coffee by a young man. I did not say anything at the time. The following morning, I bought my own coffee and noticed that everyone else in the restaurant was being served coffee in a small cafetière. I did not understand why this was not offered to me. Also, on Sunday morning, I ordered Eggs Royale. Instead, I was served two boiled eggs on smoked salmon with what looked like two spoons of mayonnaise. I mentioned to the staff that it was not Eggs Royale, but again I left it, as they did not seem to know how to deal with the issue. We had also booked a table on Friday night and could not understand why there were two different dining rooms — one with tablecloths and one plain. When I made the booking, I believed we would be seated in the main restaurant, as there was nothing on the website explaining the difference. Otherwise, the food on Friday night was good and the bedroom was lovely. However, we travel frequently in Scotland and, unfortunately, I will not be returning. Please do not retain my email address for marketing purposes. Kind regards, Caroline
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Great location in a pretty village with an amazing beach nearby. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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When you stay in a quiet part of the world, where you're staying becomes far more important. It's got to be unusual that it feels like home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Open Arms is a lovely wee hotel with friendly efficient staff. If you want a relaxing quiet break this is the place. Excellent bus service to both North Berwick and Edinburgh but if you're staying in the village the Castle Inn is worth paying a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Scottish experience. Will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Det var et helt fantastisk ophold. Som at træde ind i en britisk krimi med indretning og atmosfære. Smukt sted. Dejligt mad. Fantastisk personale!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026