Kildonan Lodge Hotel, Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE

Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a 4-star Victorian hotel featuring a blend of elegance and modern amenities. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a full Scottish breakfast, and complimentary parking, making it a practical choice for guests. Located near popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, it is suitable for leisure and business travelers alike.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Kildonan Lodge Hotel include stylish options like the Black Watch Four Poster Room, which features a Super King Size bed and a single bed. Other accommodations include executive rooms with complimentary sherry and various configurations like twin beds. All rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with local specialties like shortbread and sherry.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options at Kildonan Lodge Hotel feature a traditional Scottish breakfast and room service for convenience. While dinner is not served at the hotel, local restaurants such as Edinburgh Food Studio and The Greenhouse Edinburgh are within a kilometer. Guests can enjoy an honesty bar stocked with local whiskies and beers.

Business & Transportation

Kildonan Lodge Hotel serves as a venue for small business meetings or events with facilities available for tailored corporate packages. Its location on multiple bus routes, including numbers 3, 7, and 29, provides direct access to the city center and nearby attractions. Free private parking is available for those arriving by car.

Leisure & Local Area

The hotel features a charming lounge with a fireplace, ideal for relaxation after a day of exploring. Notable landmarks like Arthur's Seat and the National Museum of Scotland are within 2 miles, offering guests a variety of sightseeing options. Kildonan Lodge Hotel also accommodates family groups through its Garden Lodge with a private lounge.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Superior Four Poster Family Four Poster

Max:

3 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Four Poster Bed

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Edinburgh 2.7 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 21.7 km

Dundee (DND) 112.5 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 3.0 km

Bus

Bus stop600 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE

Map view

street view

27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

3.0 km

Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat hike

2.9 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

2.4 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.7 km

Royal Mile

2.8 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

3.0 km

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

2.8 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.4 km

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

2.2 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.5 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.8 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.5 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

3.2 km

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road

Calton Hill

3.1 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.7 km

Planetarium

Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre

1.3 km

Melville Dr

The Meadows

2.0 km

University

University of Edinburgh

2.2 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2.8 km

Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

St Anthony's Chapel

1.3 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

2.5 km

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

3.0 km

Monument

Scott Monument

3.1 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.8 km

Garden

Dr Neil's Garden

3.2 km

Market

Earthy Foods & Goods

840 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

2.8 km

1 Summerhall

Summerhall

1.7 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.7 km

Nearby

Mall

Cameron Toll Shopping Centre

530 m

Restaurants

Delhi Diner

440 m

38 Mayfield Gardens

Thaisanuk

1.1 km

142-144 Dalkeith Road

Beetroot Sauvage

1.1 km

33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

86%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Central location

Helpful staff

Limited vegetarian options

Extra charge for some facilities

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.8

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.8

Tom

United Kingdom, December 2023

9.0/10

The hotel is superbly located in the heart of Edinburgh, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms are cozy and well-equipped, featuring a delightful four-poster bed, an unmanned fridge, and an honestly box. The service is top-notch with helpful staff available to assist with getting around and tours. The dining experience offers good quality food with multiple options, including vegetarian choices. Additional amenities and facilities contribute to a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are cozy and well-equipped, featuring a delightful four-poster bed, an unmanned fridge, and an honestly box.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch with helpful staff available to assist with getting around and tours.

Location

10.0

The hotel is superbly situated in the center of Edinburgh, making it convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offers good quality food with multiple options, including vegetarian choices.

Facilities

9.0

Additional amenities and facilities contribute to a comfortable stay.

Central location

Limited vegetarian options

Bill

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.6/10

This hotel is a gem! The rooms on the lower floors are a real treat with shower facilities and even a lovely four-poster bed, plus an extra bed for families. The service was top-notch with great assistance on getting around and good amenities like dry cleaning and tours. The location, in a quiet area of Edinburgh but still close to the city center, was perfect for exploring. The dining experience offered multiple options, including freshly baked croissants, and the facilities were excellent. While not the cheapest option, the value for money here is undeniable.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms on the lower floors were fantastic, complete with all necessary facilities. The four-poster bed added a touch of luxury, and the additional bed for families was really convenient.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional in explaining how to get around and offering helpful assistance with tour bookings. The dry cleaning and housekeeping service were spot on.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located in a quiet area of Edinburgh, making it a peaceful retreat, yet it's still easy to access the city center by public transportation, which is very convenient.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful with a variety of options available, and the freshly baked croissants were a lovely touch.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were top-notch, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay with everything one could need conveniently available.

Don

United States, November 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was an amazing experience overall. The rooms, with the option of a four-poster bed, offered great value for money. However, the dining could have more variety in vegetarian options. The service was top-notch, with great assistance in getting around, and the location was superb, being very close to the city center. The facilities were convenient and well-maintained.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the room with the four-poster bed; it was cozy and offered excellent value for money.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding, especially with their help getting around the area.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect, very close to the city center with easy access to transportation.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with quality food and multiple options, but more vegetarian choices would have been appreciated.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were modern and convenient, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Great value for money

Limited vegetarian options

Paul

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is ideally located in the quiet area of Edinburgh, offering easy access to the city center and local buses. The rooms are comfortable with convenient amenities, but the dining options could be more varied. The service is helpful with guidance on getting around, and the facilities meet expectations for a pleasant stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, including a king-size bed and amenities like a fridge and honesty box.

Service

9.0

The service was attentive and provided useful information on navigating around the area.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent for exploring Edinburgh, with nearby bus stops for convenient transportation.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers good quality food with some vegetarian options, but could benefit from more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay, ensuring a pleasant experience.

Roger

United States, September 2023

8.8/10

The hotel had a lovely big bath and a spa bath and shower, which was fantastic. The service was top-notch, especially with helpful tours/ticket assistance. The location was local to the city center, making it very convenient. The dining experience included good quality food served well, but with some limited vegetarian options. The facilities overall were impressive.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the combination of a lovely big bath and a spa bath and shower in the room. It felt luxurious and relaxing.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, especially the tours/ticket assistance. They went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was local to the city center, which made exploring the area very convenient. It was just a short journey to the heart of Edinburgh.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good overall, with quality food served well. However, I wish there were more vegetarian options available.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were impressive and added to the overall comfort of the stay. Everything was well-maintained and convenient to use.

Joe

United States, August 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers great value for money with very comfortable beds in the rooms. The service is excellent, with helpful assistance on getting around and various amenities like dry cleaning and housekeeping. The location is ideal, in a quiet area of Edinburgh but still easily accessible by local buses to the city center. The dining options are good quality with multiple choices, although more vegetarian options could enhance the experience. The facilities are well-maintained and include a welcoming atmosphere.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and offered great value for money with very comfortable beds.

Service

9.0

The staff provided excellent assistance in explaining how to get around and offered various services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and a welcome drink.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet area of Edinburgh, easily accessible by local buses to the city center.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable with good quality food served well and multiple options available, but more vegetarian choices would be appreciated.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and created a welcoming atmosphere for guests.