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Dalhousie Castle

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Bonnyrigg with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa, an upscale hotel near Rosslyn Chapel. Relax in the garden or on the terrace and enjoy local cuisine at one of two restaurants. With free English breakfast, a library, and helpful staff that guests rave about, this castle hotel offers comfort and tranquility.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Spa sanctuary
The full-service spa offers body scrubs, wraps, and facials for total rejuvenation. A sauna, hot tub, and tranquil garden create a haven of serenity.
Dine on culinary delights
Savor local and Modern European cuisine at 2 restaurants. A bar adds to the dining experience, and guests wake up to free English breakfast.
Work and wellness mix
This hotel blends business efficiency with spa luxury. Meeting rooms and in-room desks complement the sauna, hot tub, and massage services.

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Themed Four Poster | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Themed Four Poster

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Lodge Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Scottish Mining Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gore Glen Woodland Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 23 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
  • Eskbank Station - 5 min drive
  • Gorebridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Newtongrange Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fresco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dalhousie Castle

Dalhousie Castle puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of Edinburgh. Guests can indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Dungeon Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Archery

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1280
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

Dungeon Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
The Orangery - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 6 2026 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.

National rating

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

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 currently open?

This property is closed from January 6 2026 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Dalhousie Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dalhousie Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dalhousie Castle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dalhousie Castle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dalhousie Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dalhousie Castle and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Enjoy amenities like spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dalhousie Castle?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around Dalhousie Castle like?

Dalhousie Castle is located a short 1-minute walk from Dalhousie Castle.

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Dalhousie Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, and made to order. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The room was immaculate. They are mid-renovations. I believe we got a new room. The view was incredible. We also ate in the dungeon for the tasting menu andand enjoyed the
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dalhousie Castle - Beautiful Stay

A beautiful place to stay. Service from check in to check out was great, parking was convenient, and the room was clean. We had dinner in the "dungeon" with the pre-set tasting menu and it was extraordinary. We di did not utilize the spa area so I can't comment on those services. We would definitly stay here again.
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful place to stay.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, delicious food, beautiful surroundings inside and out. We look forward to the completion of the renovations.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Castle
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wanted to experience a spooky castle and have dinner in the dungeon.
Janette, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

paid to stay in a castle, but ended up in an auxiliary building 5 min walk away from the castle to carry suitcases down 3 flights. They helped us take it up the first time. and the Staff was excellent. I was just disappointed and wanted to stay in a castle room.
Toni, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place.
bart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and well maintained property, with a wonderful staff
Aryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful wedding venue and staff was fantastic!!
Alice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a neat place to stay. Close to town but secluded and peaceful. Rooms make it feel so authentic
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet property with great amendments. Close enough to go into the city if desired.
Britt, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Went to the bar and never got any service. My wife had to go ask for a menu and she was directed to the table. After getting the menus, it took over 45 minutes before anybody ever even came over to ask us if we wanted something to drink. At that point it was too close to dinner and way too late. Internet connection was awful most of the location was under renovation and unacceptable. Spa had nobody attending it to make any kind of reservation. Fortunately, we got an upgrade as we were scheduled to be placed in the loft which is away from the castle. The above noted the seven course meal was absolutely phenomenal very romantic, and the service was great
teddy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff!!!!
Jody, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a very nice stay!!
Todd, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

This castle is amazing, the staff is wonderful and the rrooms are huge and very comfortable.
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel and experience we had
Clinton, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic evening meal’s
Chris, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Joanna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with helpful and friendly staff. The spa was relaxing and the food was excellent.
Lindsey Ellen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just loved everything about it!
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The grounds were spectacular to walk around the falconry area and the trails around the castle were idylic
Graeme and Simone, 1-night trip