The Lodge at Craigielaw and Golf Courses

Hotels
8.9 (107 reviews)
Aberlady , Aberlady , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Noise issues in corridors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.73
Reviews mention clean and spacious rooms.
Service
9.4
Exceptional customer service noted; staff were attentive and accommodating.
Location
9.24
Described as lovely with nice views and a good bar.
Room Quality
8.89
Rooms were spacious, well-decorated, though some mentioned noise.
Amenities
8.72
Facilities generally praised, with some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.98
Good value noted, especially for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Food quality mentioned as fair with some complaints about breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
9.2
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:45

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Exquisite Dining Experience

Golfing Paradise in the Heart of East Lothian

Immerse yourself in the beauty of East Lothian at Craigielaw, where luxury meets comfort. Indulge in breathtaking views of the courtyard or coastline from your room. Relish in a culinary journey at the bright restaurant offering dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and a selection of fine wines. Tee off at renowned golf courses just steps away, perfect for golf enthusiasts. With Edinburgh a short drive away and attractions like the Museum of Flight and Musselburgh Racecourse nearby, Craigielaw offers the ideal blend of relaxation and adventure. Book now to experience the epitome of Scottish hospitality.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 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

8.9
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.73
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.89
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Lindsay • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Valérie • couple • be
9
Heel goed!
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel in het restaurant. Zeer mooie ligging aan zee en in het groen. Edinburgh goed bereikbaar. Eten in restaurant heel erg lekker!! Heel rustig.

Cons:

Vast tapijt op de kamers, niet zo moderne kamers.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Great location overlooking golf course and sea.Check in wasn’t great as no one on the desk when we arrived . Room was very spacious but quite basic for price paid, bed wasn’t made up as requested. Cooked breakfast was to order and was good but limited choices on buffet counter , no pastries or

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
8
Good value, lovely location, would stay again.
Pros:

Excellent location, nice views from rooms. Staff were lovely, friendly, helpful, professional.

Cons:

Slight ‘snobbery’ around members lounge, residents who were not members were unable to use the lounge, despite it being nearly empty.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Golf and the town of Aberlady were wonderful

Cons:

Exact same breakfast each morning.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Kevin Dunn • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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FLORENCE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Tres bon sejour !!!
Pros:

Superbe etablissement !!
Personnel tres agreable
Pratice de golf tres bien

Cons:

Chambre 1 avec bruit de la porte du couloir et bruit du personnel a cote de la chambre

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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marielle • extended_group • be
9
Pros:

Het zicht op de golfbaan is fantastisch. Het personeel was zeer behulpzaam. De locatie kan alleen maar geliefd worden door golfers.

Cons:

Op sommige dagen is er geen ontbijtbuffet en enkel te bestellen vanop de kaart.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Very clean, spacious bedrooms, friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing negative to say.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
Satisfactory apart from mattress and breakfast
Pros:

Staff. Location. Bedroom

Cons:

Poor selection of non fried items at breakfast. No porridge. No skimmed milk. Poor selection of pastries. Wouldn't do me eggs on toast as im not allowed fried foods due to health. No fruit salad. Only natural yoghurt. No hot water

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
Good value stay for a short golf break. I would recommend
Pros:

Location and access to craigelaw and surrounding area for other courses was really good. The bar is a bit quiet so ok for one night but another night you may want to head out to a local village for some good food. Rooms are clean, spacious and do the job

Cons:

Bar area is fro members so non members jus t have dining tables to sit at but the staff were pretty relaxed about that.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jesper • extended_group • dk
8
Pros:

Lovely lodge with beautiful view and a warm reception from staff.

Cons:

Breakfast could be better but had the basics and similar with the dinner menu.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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William Graham • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay and a perfect amenity at a reasonable price
Pros:

Barbara was exceptional and very helpful at reception in organising a taxi to take us to Gullane. Her knowledge of the property, other staff members, friendliness and local services was excellent.
The setting is spectacular with wonderful panoramic views over the Firth of Forth and adjacent golf courses (Craigielaw and Kilspindie)
Breakfast was standard and good - could have had more fresh fruit and cereal options with seeds and berries and better quality muesli / porridge.

Cons:

As above - re breakfast. That apart the evening meal was good and reasonably priced and our party enjoyed the golf course and practice facilitiesly

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Werner • couple • at
8
Ideal good value for money links golf experience
Pros:

Right on the golf course, free parking, rooms looking out to the golf course and the sea.
Clean and quiet rooms . Good food and casual ambiente

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location and view from rooms overlooking the golf course were fab

Cons:

buffet breakfast was ok

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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LeeSpick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent, we will be back!
Pros:

All the food was excellent, well cooked and well presented. All the staff were absolutely first class, helpful, friendly and happy people! They maintained a high standard in all the areas.

Cons:

The chairs in the bedroom were very uncomfortable, there is plenty space to have two more comfortable chairs, or even a sofa at the wall by the window. The dining area chairs were good and comfortable, they had arm rests.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee