The Mallard Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (526 reviews)
East Links Road , Gullane , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Lovely food
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Breakfast options were poor
Room lights were odd

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Room was beautiful, spotlessly clean.
Service
9.2
Friendly, welcoming staff who provided excellent service.
Location
9.2
Perfect location near Gullane Golf Club and the beach.
Room Quality
8.7
Comfortable room, slightly firm bed mentioned.
Amenities
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.7
Slightly expensive but generally good value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast was excellent, but some options were poor.
Overall Experience
9
Guests had enjoyable stays with minor comments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:15

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Gullane

Luxurious Accommodation: The Watchman Hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms with modern amenities and stunning garden views. Relax in comfort with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom in each room.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, serving up delectable à la carte, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian breakfast options. Savor every bite in a charming setting.

Convenient Facilities: Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs. With free parking available, explore nearby attractions like Gullane Beach and Muirfield effortlessly.

Experience tranquility and luxury at The Watchman Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 526 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Aaron • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic place to stay. Highly recommended!
Pros:

The Mallard is a beautiful venue with a fantastic relaxing vibe. The food, drink and the staff were excellent. Location was amazing for our golf trip.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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kenny • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

nice rooms , staff are very helpfull and nice breakfast

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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greville • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • no
10
Great hotell with excellent location for golf!
Pros:

Love this little gem! Great food and ambience!

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Toni • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Eilis • couple • gb
10
Scottish open
Pros:

Staff were absolutely lovely. Me and my partner were staying whilst watching the Scottish open, I got heat exhaustion and they let me take my food to the room and made us up a cheese board. They were very attentive!
The hotel itself is beautiful and unique. Very clean and great food!
Gullane is phenomenal and the hotel is in an amazing location!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast and the Location are excellent as are the staff.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • gb
9
It was excellent- hotel was really nice and staff were brilliant
Pros:

Very nice layout and style of property well done

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Will • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • gb
9
was brilliant, will be back
Pros:

My friend and I had a lovely 2 night stay with our dogs.
Staff were absolutely amazing, bent over backwards and always polite.
Our room being a dog friendly room was immaculate too.
Hotel was lovely, so peaceful with a real nice feel about it. Food was great, cant fault it
Beach is within walking distance, also dog friendly, and so clean.
Yes, I can safely say we'd recommend , and would come back.

Cons:

n/a

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
7
Met our needs but not as expected
Pros:

Location was ideal,check in was good , excellent breakfast

Cons:

More casual dining option for evening would be better

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • ie
10
Very enjoyable stay , would definitely go back 🤩
Pros:

Beautiful little cosy hotel in lovely location. Food was excellent, staff were were lovely and helpful. Would definitely go back 👍🏻

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely food and Friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
8
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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caroline • couple • gb
10
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
8
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee