Ravelston House

Hotels
8.2 (896 reviews)
182 North High Street , Musselburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Evening entertainment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Heating issues
No breakfast facilities
Noisiness at night

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed sentiments about cleanliness, with reviews mentioning it was good, but some issues were noted.
Service
8.8
Generally positive feedback about helpful and friendly staff.
Location
8.8
Location praised for accessibility to Edinburgh.
Room Quality
7.3
Concerns regarding heating, comfort, and noise disturbances raised by several guests.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities satisfactory with some areas needing improvement, particularly heating.
Value for Money
7.3
Considered overpriced based on the quality of stay and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Positive experiences with breakfast service, although limited options mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall stay was adequate but marred by specific issues affecting comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:54

Property Description

Charming Accommodation Near Portobello Beach

Garden Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful retreat in our garden and soak in the serene atmosphere.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in culinary delights at our on-site restaurant and unwind at the cozy bar.

Entertainment Galore: Experience nightly entertainment and stay connected with complimentary WiFi.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at Ravelston House? Book now and create unforgettable memories.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 896 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.5
A
Alan couple gb
3
Would not recommend and very bad value for money.
Pros:

Central location for the event we were attending.

Cons:

The rooms are very small and cold. I had to go and ask about the heating at 6.30 on a January night to be told it was on a timer and that they would put it on boost…surely the timer needs to be set earlier. The bed was very uncomfortable, old sunk mattresses. And although the bathroom seemed recently fitted there was an unacceptable amount of black mould in the shower.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
R
Roy couple gb
9
It was ideal for the one night stay we required.
Pros:

The room was small, but clean and tidy. The en suite bathroom was well appointed although the toilet needed to be flushed a couple of times. The shower worked well.

Cons:

The service in the restaurant was slow, we had to wait a long time for our meal even though the restaurant was not busy. The food was very good though.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
P
Phillip couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Big bathroom with a great shower. Plenty of parking. Great value for the price

Cons:

A sample of shower gel would be useful

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
K
Kanwal couple it
8
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
H
Harjot couple gb
1
Cons:

I stayed here during a night with temperatures at minus seven degrees. There was no heating in my room. The room stayed cold the entire night and I could not sleep. No one was at the reception and no one answered the phone. This made the stay uncomfortable and unsafe. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
N
Natalie couple us
10
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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lisa solo_traveller us
10
Very nice update bedroom. Perfect for me traveling solo. Parking right outside
Pros:

Easy to find on Main Street, easy late check in , lovely staff. Even offered to carry my case to the room. Would definitely return.

Cons:

Nothing it was great.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
G
Gillian couple gb
7
Cons:

No breakfast

Curtains had a hole in them poor attention to detail

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
3
mixed experience both good and bad. Not likely to return
Pros:

comfortable room with good bed and bathroom . Nice meal in the bar.

Cons:

Heating was off in the morning so bedroom was freezing. There was nobody downstairs at all at 8.30- no breakfast was on offer ( which had been offered) We were left puzzled and disappointed. We stayed until 930 but nobody turned up and the bedroom was still cold. This is not acceptable . I don't like writing negative reviews but in this case it was deserved. I have finally responded to booking.com's constant requests for a review.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
C
Catriona couple gb
8
A good stay overall
Pros:

The size of the room was very spacious and the bathroom had a roomy shower and was very modern.
Lovely service by the waitress in the restaurant at dinner.

Cons:

There was only one bedside light on our bed.
No toiletries were provided in the shower.
No breakfast was available, although the “ good Breakfast “ was mentioned in the booking response.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
T
Tracey couple gb
8
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
D
Diane solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Looked good and pretty clean, location is good.

Cons:

Looks great but the mattress wasn't. Pretty sure there was a spring ready to pop through. Really hot in the evening, no heating in the morning. Noisy plumbing from other rooms.

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
A
Aidan couple gb
8
2025-12-20 via Nuitee
S
Sebi couple gb
9
Pros:

Clean and nice staff

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
O
Olivia couple gb
7
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
10
Pros:

Comfortable and clean

2025-12-09 via Nuitee
A
Allan couple gb
6
Cons:

No breakfast facilities on weekdays

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
N
Nicole couple gb
1
Cons:

The room was freezing kept asking them to put the heating on said would and never me and my partner were sitting freezing with our jackets on most of the night and they set fireworks right outside our window with telling us

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
P
Phil solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended
2025-11-28 via Nuitee
R
rhonae35 Friends getaway
6
Nice food, not great customer service
Pros:

Had a meal here last night and although the food was lovely the service was terrible.
We waited several minutes to be seated to our reserved table, no one came so we sat ourselves down, there seemed to be one member of staff serving the entire restaurant which was quite busy.
Finally our order was taken by this rushed member of staff, meal and drinks delivered and server disappeared.
Within 20 minutes we saw the lady behind the public bar rush back and forth from the bar to get food to serve in the bar, no sight of server in restaurant, suddenly there were 3 younger members of staff coming in and out of the kitchen with food, then they disappeared.
Finally we had to ask the lady at the bar to get someone to give us our bill, then again to ask someone to bring a card reader, all 3 members of staff seemed to have vanished.
Although food was lovely, the lack of service in restaurant when clearly well staffed is an issue and I would think twice about returning which is a shame.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor