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The Linton Hotel

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A spacious dining area with high-backed chairs and long tables, well-lit by wall-mounted lamps. - The Linton Hotel (East Linton)
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "Linton Hotel & Steakhouse". - The Linton Hotel (East Linton)
Linton Hotel & Steakhouse with outdoor seating, a signboard advertising all-day food, teas, coffee, and lite bites, and a banner stating dogs & walkers are welcome. - The Linton Hotel (East Linton)
A plate of food with salmon, vegetables, and a garnish. - The Linton Hotel (East Linton)
A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps and a clock. - The Linton Hotel (East Linton)
The Linton Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a metal bed frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite (Country Views)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a metal headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and multiple pillows.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a white and pink bedspread, multiple pillows, and a bedside lamp.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and clock.

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 4)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

East Linton is home to The Linton Hotel. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill and National Museum of Flight are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include East Links Family Park and Dunbar Leisure Pool & Gym. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our East Linton travel guide
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3 Bridgend, East Linton, Scotland, EH40 3AF

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 - 28.5 miles
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    44 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    45 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    48 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • East Linton Station
    7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pine Marten
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Waterside Bistro
    7 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    13 min drive
  • The Royal Mcintosh
    8 min drive

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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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Welcoming dogs only

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Linton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Linton Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Linton Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Linton Hotel located?

Situated in East Linton, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hailes Castle and John Muir Country Park. East Links Family Park and Hedderwick Sands are also within 6 mi (10 km). East Linton Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Linton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 536 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but very comfortable, had everything you needed for a short stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, charming hotel with excellent breakfast. We enjoyed the convenience of the location, reading in the back garden and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and fantastic staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very friendly staff. Really accommodating at breakfast and lovely food in the evening
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tired hotel. Room very spartan. TV did not work. Shower very small, a real squeeze to get in. Water flow very slow. Breakfast OK, tea tasted awful, undrinkable. Doesn’t look anything like website. Met two members of staff who were very pleasant. Wouldn’t recommend, needs a total refurb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic good clean room. Staff helpful. Breakfast good. Would go agsin
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

darrin

Liked: Staff & service
Basic hotel food was great and good value we returned as the food and small bar was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good value, great food - feedback from the guests I'd booked on behalf of.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here for a couple of nights for work. The room was a decent size with a big bed and everything was clean The shower pressure was really poor but nothing you cant work around Breakfast and the evening meals were really good and the benefit of the pub on the front was nice for a chilled evening
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent attentive and friendly staff. Good vale for money. Excellent food and well appointed rooms. I have no hesitation in recommended this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, a hidden gem, peaceful and relaxing, staff really friendly, excellent food and fantastic food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, very friendly staff, nice bar, clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely night's stay

Lovely staff, great room and comfortable bed! We really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was good too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

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

Nice quiet hotel

A nice small hotel. Excellent dinner in restaurant and nice quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

A great place to stay

A loveyclean room and great food with very helpful staff all in a beautiful location with lots of walks .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were amazing Room was cold Shower very poor and no hot water in bathroom sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff very pleasant - breakfast delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Excellent service and food.Would revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation was Brilliant - the front of house Ladies were Outstanding and a Massive Thanks to the cook - Amazing Food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, great price....perfect for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly family hotel, very nice breakfast and overall warm experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, huge comfy bed, good food in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff & great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay with breakfast, excellent for our requirements. Clean comfortable and friendly service.
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025