Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
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Hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
B704, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, EH19 3JB
  • Dalhousie Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Castle Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Castle Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Castle Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Themed Four Poster

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Themed Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Cottage, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Themed Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa

Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a spa tub, and massage/treatment rooms.
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dalhousie Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Dungeon Restaurant
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, or hydrotherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room, a sauna, and archery
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 9 minutes by car from Rosslyn Chapel and 15 minutes from University of Edinburgh
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bonnyrigg hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dungeon Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
The Orangery - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Dungeon Restaurant
  • The Orangery

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 5 2025 to February 21 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Castle Dalhousie
Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg
Hotel Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle Scotland/Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel Spa
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Bonnyrigg
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Bonnyrigg

Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 727 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
We are 2 couples who chose this beautiful castle hotel, equidistant between our homes, for 1 night to celebrate our ruby wedding anniversaries. First impression was favourable, then we were led to our rooms. So disappointed with the basement location & tired decor. Dungeon dining experience wasnt what we expected having seen different options on the hotel website just 2 nights before arriving. Food was tasty, but scant. Breakfast was very disorganised. Cold plates for self service cooked food which had ran out & took a while to be replenished. No glasses for fruitjuice. Cafetiere of dreadful bitter decaf coffee & weak tea from a flask were served. Staff training/customer service requires addressing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen

It was a different experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a neat castle & grounds. Lots to do. Just wish we had more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeannine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I would never stay here again. Extremely disappointing food and service for the price we paid. The property is beautiful but that is all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Really enjoyed our experience at the Falconry. Remember to pre-book your spa services.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme and Simone

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
The grounds were spectacular to walk around the falconry area and the trails around the castle were idylic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patsy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price,very disappointed in quality of food and service for dinner. Had better food in most pubs throughout Scotland, and room had large wet stain on the wall with black and green mold on it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was unique in that it is a castle outside of the city. It was an adventure to stay in an actual castle that once belonged to the Ramsay’s - our ancestors. It could use a bit of upgrading, perhaps a lift or staff to assist with luggage, and perhaps a gift shop? All in all it was an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

p

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got there at 11pm. No one in reception so had to hunt him down. Nobody behind the bar so no drinks. Would I stay there again .. Absolutely Just a great place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like we stepped back time,and were honored guest of royalty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying in an actual Scottish castle. The castle offered a nice base to explore Edinburgh (30 minute drive). You will not have the same conveniences of a modern hotel such as air conditioning but overall it has been great. The fine dining dungeon restaurant offers a unique atmosphere though the food was not to our taste. We much preferred the Orangery the more casual restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Especially enjoyed having drinks in the library, visiting with the falconer, relaxing in the spa, and dinner in the dungeon. Worth every penny!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
disappointed
was really looking forward to the night here. great dinner but too expensive. room was nothing special for staying in a castle. uncomfortable beds. breakfast is only complimentary with beads, coffee, etc. we used the spa facilities which my daughter loved. would not stay here again because it’s not that special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow!
Just wow, treat yourself and stay here. Unreal experience all around. Exceptional service excellent food unreal atmosphere rooms and property. Too much to take in for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the real castle deal! We were thrilled be allocated room 4 in the large turret of the castle. A red four postered bed themed room with all the glory of days gone by. The bathroom was located down a narrow hallway near the door to the room and that made for some fun too! It felt really special! The ghost of Lady Catherine sadly didn't visit us and we slept like babies. Dinner in the dungeon was sensational and drinks before and after in the lounge rounded off the night. Brekkie was fab and the staff were super helpful from go to woah! Now that's a castle stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful. It’s a REAL castle with lots of history. The rooms are beautiful. The bathroom is amazing. The bed was comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024