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
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
B
Brian extended_group gb
9
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

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

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

Tutto

Cons:

Mancava il frigo bar in camera

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
A
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
A
angela couple it
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple gb
6
Staff were nice and the hotel is in a lovely position but we did leave a little disappointed.
Pros:

The hotel is nicely positioned and decorated and the room was comfortable. Small bathroom, smallest sink we have ever seen but a good shower.

Cons:

First morning we had the breakfast yogurt bowl and kippers which were excellent. 2nd morning the breakfast bowl came without the fruit and hardly any granola (we had to ask for the fruit)and they had run out of kippers! We also booked a meal in the lovely restaurant but because they weren’t that busy we had to eat in the bar. This was only explained when we were shown through to our table in the bar!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
F
Frances solo_traveller gb
6
Last minute night away for beach walks
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Room was clean and nice bed linen. Nice touch offering a sausage for furry friends.

Cons:

Breakfast including the service could have been better. Trying to catch the eye of the waitress was a challenge for everyone in the dining room. The insulated milk jug at the self service area had been empty for a while when a guest finally managed to catch her to point it out. Conversly toast was placed at table really quickly but was cold and so very chewy.
If you wanted to read in the lounge in the evening a lack of task lighting made it difficult.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
10
Very enjoyable!
Pros:

Stylish and very comfortable. Good breakfast. Nice gardens and surroundings.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple se
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
N
Nicola extended_group gb
9
Perfect hotel for golfers wishing to explore East Lothian
Pros:

Very well located in Gullane for golfers. Very good shower and comfortable bed. Quiet. A lovely welcoming hotel. Staff were lovely.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
A
Adele family_with_children gb
7
Lovely night stay, good valve
Pros:

Lovely beer garden

Cons:

Early morning noise from many bedroom doors banging shut. Silent door close would be great

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
We throughly enjoyed our stay at The Mallard, everything was more than we could have expected. The staff were so friendl
Pros:

The property was tastefully decorated, in a fantastic location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
R
Robert solo_traveller nz
8
Very good
Pros:

Comfortable and good location.

Cons:

Nothing not to like .

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
J
Jim couple ca
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
M
Mike solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Superb helpful staff, lovely amenities

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
Excellent staff were helpful.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
G
Gavin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location

Cons:

Bit expensive

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Maureen extended_group gb
8
Great location for us
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Quite costly

2026-07-05 via Nuitee