Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Wonderful original features still in the house. Cornice, molding, doors, fireplaces, windows etc. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast on a pre-order system so it's almost ready when you get downstairs. Freshly cooked, hot and plentiful. They allow you to order takeaway in as they no longer provide a dinner service. Plenty of soft and alcoholic drinks available to purchase. A small decanter of sherry is provided in the room. Along with good sized towels, hairdryer and best of all an iron and board if you need to smarten things up from your case. Although there are 14 rooms we found it quiet inside the hotel. A good location if you want to stay a bit further out of the city centre as prices have rocketed in town since we visited 2 years ago. Fantastic bus service ( a stop almost outside and opposite) and capped at £4.80 a day no matter how many journeys or how far you travel .It covers going all the way out to Leith on the new tram. The single fare on a tap and go system with cards is £2 00.

The greeting from the reception team was so lovely. They gave us details about the area and had a printout with the bus routes and a map. They asked us where we wanted to go and told us the best way to get there, they even took the time to have a chat with us about our trip and recommend places to visit and eat. The waiting area was beautiful and had a cosy fire in the evenings. The location of the hotel was fantastic with multiple buses stopping virtually outside. Not too far from city centre and not too far to get to Portobello beach. The room was as described and came with a kettle and an assortment of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. There was also biscuits, bottled water and milk portions, all of which were replenished each day (along with towels). There was a television, hair dryer and even an iron. The water pressure in the shower was amazing and we had complimentary shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. We will definitely be back :)

We stayed in room 8, called “the master bedroom.” As you look at the front of the lodge it’s on the top floor bay window. of the Incredible architecture, and the tall ceiling detail looked like a wedding cake. Loved the 4 poster bed. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed into the of fireplace heated lounge, and shown leaflets of things to do in Edinburgh.

It was a pleasant experience with an excellent location compared to the city center, being close to the bus station. Breakfast is varied and you have the opportunity to eat traditionally. The room is very nice with al the necessities and the staff is always helpful.

Short taxi journey to and from the city centre. Clean room with all the essentials and a huge comfortable bed. Overall our stay was pleasant.