Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Hotels
9 (2325 reviews)
27 Craigmillar Park , Edinburgh , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
High prices for room quality
Issues with decor and noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Rooms were mentioned as clean but there were some complaints about maintenance issues.
Service
9.55
Friendly and welcoming staff received positive mentions.
Location
9.59
Proximity to bus stops and ease of access to the city were highlighted positively.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were described as comfortable, but there were comments on size and decor.
Amenities
9.07
Basic amenities available, but some guests noted lack of specific items like mini-bars.
Value for Money
8.53
Some reviews indicated the prices seemed high for the room size and condition.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was not included and drinks at the bar were criticized.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall positive experiences with some pointed issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:43

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Victorian Charm

Convenient Location near Royal Mile

Experience the charm of Victorian elegance at Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Indulge in luxurious rooms equipped with modern amenities like iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, complemented by traditional touches such as complimentary sherry and shortbread.

Free Wi-Fi and Private Parking

Conveniently located just 1.5 miles from the Royal Mile, with a direct bus route to the city centre at your doorstep, Kildonan Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and a private car park for guests.

Cozy Lounge with an Honesty Bar

Unwind in the cozy lounge with an open fire, or enjoy a drink from the honesty bar featuring a selection of Scottish whiskies and local beers. Immerse yourself in the Victorian character and hospitality of Kildonan Lodge Hotel.

Book now to experience a blend of luxury and tradition at Kildonan Lodge Hotel.

Important information:

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

9
Based on 2325 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Amy family_with_children us
10
Enjoyed our stay here. The family room with garden view was just enough room for our family of 5. Easy bus ride into the
Pros:

Great location, parking, breakfast was good. Staff was incredibly helpful.

Cons:

No complaints about property.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Hana family_with_children cz
10
Great value and a very enjoyable experience overall.
Pros:

. The location is excellent, with a bus stop nearby and the city center just a short distance away. Great value and a very enjoyable experience overall.

Cons:

everything was good.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Adrian family_with_children uy
5
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Janine solo_traveller nl
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Roland solo_traveller de
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Piotr couple pl
5
Pros:

It’s well situated. There are several buses going to the centre of Edinburgh leaving every couple of minutes. It’s good cleanness wise although there are exceptions.

Cons:

My 24-year-old son and I specifically chose this property because we wanted to boo a twin room. Upon arrival we were informed that “somebody messaged [us] the day before” that a twin room was not available and that, as compensation, our double bed was made with separate duvets (how very benevolent). We tried to resolve it at check-in but the lady at the reception wasn’t able to do much more than refer us to the manager who’d be at the hotel hours later. Obviously, waiting for them for hours would be a waste of time at that point.

It wasn’t until my legally trained son had a conversation with a manager about how inappropriate the arrangement was and how the provided room wasn’t a fair performance of the contract that we were moved to a souterrain twin room for the second night. No other compensation has been offered.

The standards of the rooms vary greatly. Top floors have electric showers where you have to choose between pressure and temperature. Whereas other rooms seem to have well functioning modern showers. Similarly, the top floor rooms’ wardrobes are literally hangers with curtains, whereas other rooms have proper furniture.

WiFi is equally mediocre all around the property.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant stay for one night
Pros:

Check in went smooth, enough parking spaces (free parking!), staff was super helpful and attentive (I forgot my phone charger and I could borrow one from a staff member). I stayed in the lodge at the back of the hotel, would've liked to stay in the house, but the room was comfortable, clean and still had easy access to reception and the lounge.

Cons:

The room was a bit dated, it was clean and fine for one night. My bathroom light didn't work, which was a shame, and I couldn't find a way to turn on the smaller lights in the room which meant I had the big light on. Whole hotel definitely needs to be restored to fit the outside decor.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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MARIE DENISE couple fr
9
Un cadre parfait que j’aimerais retrouver dans les autres villes que je visite
Pros:

L’accueil mais surtout le cadre. Chambre très agréable, petit déjeuner parfait servi avec grande gentillesse. Le plus et le plus pratique les transports en commun pour aller en centre ville d’Édimbourg. un parking pour les véhicules. En un mot plus que parfait que je recommande vivement.

Cons:

Néant

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Bettina couple fr
8
Logement de charme bien placé
Pros:

Ce logement est très bien placé par rapport aux bus qui desservent Édimbourg. C’était vraiment très pratique et facile de circuler. Pas besoin de voiture.

Cons:

Pas de restaurant. Et le petit déjeuner de commence qu’à 8h30. Et il est à la carte. Donc pas de Yahourt pain etc à volonté à disposition.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller be
10
Fantastisch !
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel !

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group za
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
5
A bit disappointing for the stars and the price
Pros:

Good location to access Edinburgh to explore. Modern bathroom.

Cons:

We booked the family room with doors to the garden so that we could open the doors for fresh air to the room and our children could easily access the garden. However, apparently the key was lost, so we were unable to use it at all. Windows barely opened (but were also faulty so hard to close) so overall the room felt hot and not very secure. Beds felt quite hard. Breakfast was ok but was London prices and not for London quality or choice.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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whitelilly3 Couples Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
4
Booked the hotel and got the annex
Pros:

Not what I thought it would be. The hotel looked nice enough however I didn’t get to see any of it as we were in the annex at the back.
This is shabby and unloved. Rusty radiators, cheap furniture, no fridge etc.
Only positive was that it was clean.
Wouldn’t stay again.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Ines couple de
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Manca couple si
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Obaidallah Munteshari solo_traveller sa
8
Pros:

Great, peaceful location away from the city noise, and a spacious, characterful room with a lovely skylight area.

Cons:

The mattress was old and you could feel the springs, so we didn't sleep well. New mattresses would make this a genuinely excellent stay.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Carlos extended_group ar
9
Me sentí cómodo , la asistencia muy atenta y rápida , recomendable
Pros:

Comodidad

Cons:

Falta de aire acondicionado

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Hind couple sa
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay. The hospitality and warm welcome were exceptional. Both staff members—the lady and the gentleman—were incredibly friendly, kind, and very helpful throughout our stay. They made us feel truly welcome.

The hotel itself was lovely, and the bed was extremely comfortable, which made for a great night’s sleep. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. We would be happy to stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

The only minor drawbacks were that there is no elevator, and the room was a little small. However, these were only minor issues and did not affect our stay.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Raffaele solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sanna couple fi
4
Hieno rakennus, kiva huone. Palvelutaso heikko.
Pros:

Hieno rakennus, siisti huone

Cons:

Hotelli ei ollut neljän tähden arvoinen, palveluita ei ollut. Aamiaistarjoilu oli heikko eikä keittiötä ollut. Aamiainen valmistettiin erikoisessa takahuoneessa, joka ei ollut keittiö. Aamiainen oli surkea ja se piti tilata päivää ennen paperilomakkeella. Hotellin yleistiloissa oleva WC oli hirveä. Matkatavaroille ei ollut säilytystiloja, kuten luvattiin. TV ei toiminut ja huoneesta puuttui turvalokero ja baarikaappi. Taksi hotellille piti soittaa itse. Rakennus ja sisustus olivat hienot. Muutoin hotelli vastasi kahta tähteä. Nuori mies respassa oli ystävällinen ja kohtelias. Nuori nainen respassa ei osannut palvella.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee