Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Clean and Comfortable Rooms
Excellent Food
Cons:
Noise from Bed
Check-in Fee Confusion

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Rooms were reported as very clean and comfortable.
Service
9.16
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.2
Perfect location mentioned, convenient for the airport.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are clean but some minor issues with lighting and noise from the bed.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities mentioned include a cozy atmosphere and good service.
Value for Money
8.14
The £50 check-in charge raised some confusion but was manageable.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Breakfast and evening meals consistently praised as excellent.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overwhelmingly positive experiences reported, with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the ultimate comfort at Dakota Edinburgh with beautifully designed bedrooms featuring high-thread cotton linen and invigorating monsoon showers. The attention to detail sets us apart for a restful night's sleep.

Award-Winning Dining at The Grill
Experience culinary excellence at our urban-chic restaurant known for its prime cuts of grass-fed UK-bred beef and mouthwatering seafood dishes. Savor intensely flavored, seasonally inspired meals made from the finest produce.

Relaxing Atmosphere at Dakota Bar
Unwind by the fire with friends at Dakota Bar, where you can enjoy a variety of classic cocktails, premium spirits, and expertly crafted coffees. Socialize in style and comfort at our inviting bar area.

Immerse yourself in luxury and exceptional service at Dakota Edinburgh. Book now for an unforgettable experience on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Important information:

-Guests are required to show a debit or credit card upon check-in. This will be pre-authorized for the total amount of the stay plus an extra GBP 50 per room per night to cover for any extras. Payment by cash is only accepted at check-out after the check-in card pre-authorization.

The complimentary airport shuttle operates on a restricted schedule from October to March, running Monday to Friday between 9am and 2pm.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 6306 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Debra solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is stunning, spotlessly clean and luxurious.
The staff were all wonderful and couldn't be more helpful.
The shuttle service was brilliant and our driver, Carl was charming and lovely.
Gorgeous place! Decor is fab.

Cons:

The only thing that is questionable is the lighting in the reception. Very very dim.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Cara couple gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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pr50 solo_traveller au
9
Great value and location
Pros:

Great location close to the airport. The staff were great at checkin and the room was very comfortable. Free parking was a big plus

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ana solo_traveller si
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Danielle extended_group gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
6
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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668darrenc Couples County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Stayed in Dakota Sunday night, as we had a early flight in the morning, excellent hotel, very welcoming, staff were brilliant nothing to much trouble, highly recommend 5 star ⭐

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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stevenstewart2026 Business
10
Business Stay
Pros:

afternoon. from start to finish the stay was great the check in was nice and easy and girl who was doing her training was very polite. Room was spotless as always. Food at night was good also.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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melissarA1846AR Family
10
Airport shuttle was terrific
Pros:

Booked this hotel strictly because they have an airport shuttle and our driver, Craig, was excellent.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Hectiix Couples Radovljica, Upper Carniola Region
10
Lovely staff
Pros:

Super Hotel, nice Ambiance, kind service (especially the driver Craig) and included Shuttle service to the Airport.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Ranjan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The hotel room and the restaurant

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Cristian solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Y4172OEscottr Couples
10
10th anniversary stay
Pros:

Went for our 10th wedding anniversary
Got a free upgrade to a suite and a free glass of champagne as we had to wait for our room being ready
Excellent service by Brooke at reception.
Nothing to much trouble

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Louise couple gb
9
Pros:

Nice area, plenty of parking.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jim J Davidson couple gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Ok this is funny. I was tired from traveling for 24 hours and they let me check in early. I woke up at 5 and thought I had just slept about 10 hours and thought it was morning so I got ready and checked out for my next destination. But it was only 5 in the afternoon so I would say I had a very expensive nap. I kind of wish someone had questioned me about checking out so early. It wasn’t dark until I was on the train to Berwick on Tweed and I asked my friend “is it night?” I was very confused and jet lagged.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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thomashughes350 NONE
10
BEST STAY EVER
Pros:

We have stayed in the Dakota hotel many time before & always been extremely happy with the hotel and its staff & service.
I booked this for our anniversary & upgraded our room to a suite.
The hotel was as usual exceptional, staff were very welcoming & extremely professional.
The way my wife & I was treated made this stay even more special than previous stays,
This whole trip has been outstanding.
Well done again Dakota👏👏👏

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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labratsarge2018 Solo travel Miami, Florida
8
Poor Customer Service
Pros:

The hotel was fine and the amenities were up to par. Our issue was this: We arrived on May 12th to check-in and with no instructions, temporarily parked our rental in the lot. We checked-in, dropped our bags and we left for the airport to return the rental. We were advised that the hotel has an automated charhing system for parking. and we informed the desk clerk that we were not parking a cae over night. She did nothing to stop the system from charging us, but we only found out after we were home and Enterprise emailed that a "citation" had been issued for our vehicle. I've disputed the charge but Enterprise is only forwarding the charge. The Dakota as made it very difficult to contact them, though I emailed them through there site and have not heard back. This was inappropriate and there lack of response tells us that they do not care. Be forwarned that if you park a car in there lot with no intention of leaving it over night, you will be charged within 15 minutes. Poor customer service in this regard. I do hope the hotel staff sees this. Gonzalez-Morera on May 12th, 2026.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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cfF9867SK Couples
10
Exceptional shuttle service and driver
Pros:

We had a great stay with excellent service. We really appreciated the shuttle service to and from the airport, especially Claig’s friendly service. The breakfast was great. Thanks for having us!

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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umairrizvi Business
10
Excellent service
Pros:

Check In was very friendly and comfortable. Room was cozy. Everything works! The staff is very helpful.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor