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Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)
Front of property
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
Located near Edinburgh Zoo, Dakota Edinburgh offers comfort and practicality. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, breakfast at the restaurant, or a workout in the gym. Helpful staff and free self-parking enhance the positive experiences reported by visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ

What's nearby

  • Forth Road Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dundas Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hopetoun House - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 3 min drive
  • Ingliston Park & Ride Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rail Bridge Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirty Knots - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hawes Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scotts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dakota Edinburgh

Upscale hotel near Dundas Castle
Located close to Forth Rail Bridge and Deep Sea World, Dakota Edinburgh provides a free return airport shuttle, a bar and a gym. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a lift and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 130 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower (70 centimetre high)
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Roll-in shower (90 centimetre wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 January 2026 to 12 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dakota Edinburgh Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge Hotel
Dakota Forthbridge South Queensferry
Dakota Forth Bridge Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh South Queensferry
Dakota Edinburgh Hotel South Queensferry

Frequently asked questions

Is Dakota Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dakota Edinburgh?

As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dakota Edinburgh on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$167.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dakota Edinburgh?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dakota Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dakota Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Dakota Edinburgh provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request.

Where is Dakota Edinburgh located?

Situated in South Queensferry, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Forth Rail Bridge, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dundas Castle and Hopetoun House. Deep Sea World and Edinburgh Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km). South Queensferry Dalmeny Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 934 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1271 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place and indeed was a great stay and we enjoyed our visit! Great staff; large room for being in UK; very clean room and great amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle to the airport, restaurant nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good proximity to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dakota was a well appointed place to visit. We liked the bar, the rooms were great and you can walk to a couple of restaurants if you need something different.
Me with the fake dog in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, amazing food, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, excellent shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night awaiting our flight out from EDI. This was a perfect hotel for that purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Airport shuttle service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for teh overnight stop for the airport - had a lovely meal,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythng about this hotel was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great. They had an airport shuttle which was a huge bonus when you see the price of cabs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loked the nearby shopping and complementary shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for airport travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful hotel clean room and clean public area. Great food and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire facility was very clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Lovely meal. Easy shuttle to the airport. Great place to stay before your travels!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay and dinner at the Dakota.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never felt as cared for as I did during our stay. It truly feels that the staff is determined to make your stay perfect. They succeeded!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always friendly, helpful, smiling and attentive. Chloe was lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service from all staff, great rooms, and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great spot to stay, close to the airport and easy to get to Edinburgh. Also great for being on the way to golf at St Andrew’s. a bonus was the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy check-in and checkout comfortable room nice dining room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice, I liked the location it was convenient for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A modern and stylish hotel, kept to very high standards. Excellent staff, a lovely dinner and breakfast. Easy parking and all a short ( hilly ) walk from the beautiful South Queensferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dakota Edinburgh was beautiful. It’s a great location for airport, and a short train ride from Edinburgh City Centre (plus a walk from the train station). The food was fantastic and the room was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025