The Mallard Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (578 reviews)
East Links Road , Gullane , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 578 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
S
Sharon • couple • gb
7
Golfers perfect place to stay but not ideal or value for money for us!
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and the evening meal was quality. The staff very friendly. Appreciated the ground floor room as easy for the dogs and my husband can’t manage stairs. It is perfectly accessible for anyone in a wheelchair. However where it is situated comes with noise issues particularly early morning due to golfers getting their trolleys from the storage area snd their cars on carpark. Not good when we needed sleep for an onward 6 hour journey. However its a golfers dream place to stay.

Cons:

Not the place to stay for us but i get that it’ a premier place to stay for golfers and can see why. Thats why you can charge the excessive prices which for us was not much more than a pub with rooms. Because of the price i was expecting much much more, my mistake but i was comparing my expectations with where we have stayed over the last 19 days where we have paid much less than here and stayed 2 nights and had a much greater choice at breakfast which included a continental buffet.Some of those places we stayed we scored 10’s. Also this is the only stay we have been charged for our dogs. £20 each dog for 1 night ! Thats excessive and i can assure you there is no trace in our room that we had 2 dogs with us.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Friendly hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and helpful.
The food was good. We particularly enjoyed the steak night.

Cons:

Some areas could do with refurbishment. It would have been good to have a safe and a fridge in our room.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tommaso • couple • it
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alasdair • couple • gb
9
excellent = friendly and helpful staff and very good food
Pros:

excellent and efficient - imaginative choices available

Cons:

we were moved to another room - it was cramped but we were very comfy

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
10
Staff great, very clean, highly recommend!
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Alasdair • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent all round .. thank you

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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RetiredSP • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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RetiredSP • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kaye Cormack • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were great, the food was great and it was very comfortable.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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AK • couple • de
4
Well located but expensive
Pros:

location

Cons:

The dispensers in the bathroom shower didn't work as would have been clear to anyone who tried them. Toilet rolls not replaced. Wet, used towels hung up on rack to be used again.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf in een vriendelijk hotel
Pros:

Heel gemoedelijke, en heel rustig gelegen

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
M
Mandana • couple • hu
10
Pros:

location, cleanness, comfort

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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LESLEY • couple • gb
9
Comfortable. Great staff and great food
Pros:

Lovely breakfast and great location

Cons:

The bathroom was lovely but the towel rail was at the other end of the room from the wash hand basin and the finish around the wash hand basin was unfinished which was shame because the bathroom was beautiful

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

Good clean room with good bed and shower, breakfast was excellent

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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silvano • couple • it
10
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Mancava il frigo bar in camera

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • us
10
Perfection! Cannot wait to return!
Pros:

An exceptional location. What a gem! We will return just so we can stay at this property again. The staff was phenomenal and so were our accommodations. Never ate anywhere else in town as the food was so great here!

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
D
Doris • couple • lu
9
Perfect stay for a relaxing vacation with seaside walks and a splendid beach within a mile, weather permitting
Pros:

Small hotel in a peaceful location, comfy beds, outstanding breakfast

Cons:

No elevator but we had help with our luggage!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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angela • couple • it
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee