Dakota Edinburgh

4.0 star property

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Classic Twin Room (Dakota)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Scotland, EH30 9QZ
  • Place, Dundas Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hopetoun House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Dakota)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(106 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room (Dakota)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Queensferry

Located in South Queensferry, Dakota Edinburgh is a 4-minute drive from Forth Rail Bridge and 6 minutes from Dundas Castle. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Hopetoun House and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Deep Sea World.

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

Hotel with free parking, near Forth Rail Bridge
Dakota Edinburgh offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This South Queensferry hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 January 4 2026 to January 12 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 transportation 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

Reviews

Dakota Edinburgh Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 935 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1268 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Convenient to the airport. Wonderful staff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
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

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main reason I booked this hotel was because they had a shuttle services to the airport. However, when I checked in I was informed the vehicle was in the shop! It costed me around $40.00 dollars to get to the airport by taxi....but with my dollar it was almost $80.00 dollars. So if you need transportation to the airport I would not suggest this hotel, If I knew what I know how about getting to the airport, I would would have stayed closed to the ole and new Edinburgh areas which are closer to the train and buses systems.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very good but a little bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. There are several bus stops by the hotel to take you into the city or to take you to the train station. There is also a restaurant on the property with a really good drink selection and good food. There is also a market within walking distance. The staff was so helpful. The room was very clean with a towel warmer, and the bed was extremely comfortable and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, in the quieter area of South Queens ferry. The hotel is a 30 second walk from the bus stop, and close to the airport, which was awesome and made getting around very easy. They also offer free airport shuttle Monday-Friday, which we greatly appreciated. The beds are AMAZING! Everyone warned me Scotland would have awful beds, but Dakota's bedding and mattress were so soft and so comfortable. The restaurant downstairs was wonderful, and the food was top tier. The Sunday Roast was massive, and so incredibly tasty. All of the servers and hostesses in the dining area were phenomenal, as well. The front staff were so sweet and helpful, especially Chloe and Niamh! Chloe spent a lot of time explaining the best ways to get around and what to sight see. They were always pleasant, even when it was crazy busy in the hotel. If I'm fortunate enough to return to Edinburgh, I would 100% stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spotless and the staff are attentive. The mini bar was well stocked and the shower is amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Port Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, was perfect for our stop before we flew out in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay, the staff were incredible from check in right through to breakfast the next day. Everyone friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Room clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Farther out of the city than expected and the shuttle was not operating to and from the airport which made the trip even more costly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room within walking distance of Queensferry waterfront. Love the decor of the hotel. Pleasant area. So nice to have Tesco, Starbucks, and a wonderful seafood restaurant right next door. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only fault was the shower door seal was worn and allowed water to flow onto the bathroom floor whenever you showered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025