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The Sun Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Dalkeith with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)
Restaurant
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The Sun Inn offers a rooftop terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and garden for relaxation. Guests can try archery, enjoy kids' meals at the restaurant, and use WiFi in public areas. Staff receive positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (River View )

Suite, Ensuite (River View )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dalkeith is home to The Sun Inn. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding, and cycling.
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Lothianbridge, Dalkeith, Scotland, EH22 4TR

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Craws - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

Upscale inn
Consider a stay at The Sun Inn and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a bar and babysitting, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a computer station
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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 parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sun Dalkeith
Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn
The Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn Dalkeith

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sun Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sun Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sun Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sun Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sun Inn located?

Situated in Dalkeith, this inn is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dalhousie Castle and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Dalkeith Country Park. Gilmerton Cove and Vogrie Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Newtongrange Station is 15 minutes by foot and Eskbank Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sun Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 402 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here and it was as pleasant as before. The breakfast is always fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

IAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlton

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

Great breakfast

Service at breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, great breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Brilliant, highly recommend

I had a brilliant one night stay, wonderful staff, lovely meal and fantastic dinner, comfy bed and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff fantastic food
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food was amazing …. However sadly the room let things down . There was no kettle in our room despite there being a tray with cups , tea /coffee etc . When queried the staff apologised and said they try and find one ……..never happened . The plumbing work in the bathroom left a lot to be desired …… very poor grouting round the bath / shower door …… the shower was extremely loose and felt it would fall off the wall ….. tiles missing from behind the sink . Toilet roll attached to wall opposite the loo ……… you needed arms at least four foot long to reach it ! . Would recommend for eating , not staying .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mridula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay, the service team and the dining team were absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wee hotel. Rooms were great, breakfasts were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, friendly staff, lovely food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are very hospitable. Angus was fabulous in meeting needs. There’s a pretty wooded area to the sides and a nice area to sit outside. The carpet is filthy in the hallway, stairs and in the room. The Sun Inn is on a main road next to the train tracks. Since there is no air conditioning we will sleep with the window open which we couldn’t do because of the traffic noise. The shower was very nice. There was a floor fan which helped tremendously. Dinner and breakfast were good. The rooms need reuniting. There are areas that smell very bad in the hallway like old rubbish. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very polite staff, a beautiful location, very comfortable room, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food was nice and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mix Feelings

The hotel was in a state of disrepair and need of renovation. The pictures you find on the internet must be old and don't tell the true story. The staff is is nice and friendly, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely few days at this very lovely comfortable hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable - very charming. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Loved the quaint atmosphere - the meals in the gastropub were very tasty. The only concern we had is that the bed was a little too hard for us and the pillows too soft - but features like that are very subjective so that might not be a problem for you! The Inn is situated on a main road so can get very busy at times. Our room did overlook the road but once the window was closed and blinds drawn it was quieter. Again, didn’t bother us but something to keep in mind if you need peace & quiet. All in all a lovely place to spend a few nights and/or a lovely meal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sun Inn was all that we could have hoped for. Nice, comfortable rooms, friendly and accommodating staff and a wonderful breakfast (free). It had a cozy feel to it and we were sad to leave. It was definitely a five star for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an amazing bath in my room! A lovely breakfast too, and quiet and convenient for Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms so clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Will definitely recommend this place to stay. It is a beautiful Inn and b and b
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Must stay!

The staff, room, service, and food were amazing! I loved the time we spent there! I will come back again my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean presentable and nice welcoming staff. For info, nearest station is Eskbank and whilst route planners say 20 minutes walk that is via a public footpath that is unlit, the "long way" is nearer 40 minutes, any which way the station has a large car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were disappointed that we arrived for the nights lodging and the restaurant was closed when the advertised hours clearly said it should be open. We arrived just after 18:00. The Sun website said the restaurant was open until 19:00. Google said it was open until 21:00. They directed us to walk a half mile to another pub which was open. Room was quite noisy due to the busy highway in front. Coffee service in the room was messed up. Instead of instant coffee in the container, it was ground coffee with no method of making it. It was not a cheap room, ot should have been executed better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, great little Inn, it is a little out of the way, around 20 minutes from the city centre, however we were prepared for this as we had a hire car. Cute little rooms, has everything you need. We would certainly stay here again! Thanks team!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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