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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Garden
Fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
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    ‪3 min drive‬
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    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Broxburn

Located in Broxburn, Macdonald Houstoun House is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Golf Club. .This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Royal Highland Centre and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Five Sisters Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Almondvale Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho - 7 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Uphall Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Leaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chenzo's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Deer Park Beefeater - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Linlithgow Palace
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at The Tower Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Very disappointed to say this is Supposed to be a 4 star hotel. The "spa" facilities are very poor, no whirlpool/jacuzzi, steam room was out of order and sauna was packed full of gym lads. Changing rooms were also crowded and unclean. We had no towels on arrival and had to ask 4 times! At reception before finally getting some. Bathroom was not cleaned at all during our stay, would have been nice for cleaners to at least give the sink and toilet a quick clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, quaint outside of the hustle and bustle

The ladies at the front desk were wonderful. Everyone was exceptionally kind, and the food was outstanding. The service in the restaurant was excellent as well. I highly recommend the haddock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stop over

Lovely hotel option that's affordable if you want somewhere near to stay for using Edinburgh Airport. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ion

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Narinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family 4 nights stay in Broxburn

Great stay visiting Edinburgh for 4 nights, the hotel standard is good with spacious family rooms, great gym & pool facilities and 20 drive to the park n ride car park to get into Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

R J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Holiday

Check In very late and staff were great. Breakfast waiting staff were very helpful as we were a large family party of 8.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreau

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Melita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here a few times and really like the dog-friendly hotel and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh…

We stayed as a mum and daughter in room 73, which was a king room. Room was very spacious, and if you like a super soft bed then you’d love it, however the bed was far too soft for me. Small window, but at the end of the day I’m not in the room to stay all day, we were out and about anyway so didn’t bother us. Decent shower with ok pressure, liked it has Elemis products in the bathroom. Walls are pretty thin, could hear a lot through the walls, including people using hair dryers at 11 at night. We decided to eat in the bar for dinner and ordered a Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza and Mac and cheese side, was tasty. Breakfast was a bit of a let down, the bacon roll was decent but the continental was a bit rubbish. The pastries were hard and not fresh, same with muffins. Water was tepid at best. The pool was the highlight, nice size and half was blocked for one swimming, with the other for families. Area was nice and clean, although shower was low pressure so ended up going back to the room for a shower. Didn’t use the sauna or steam room but they looked good. Overall the place is nice but run down, with nice staff. The photos have been taken very cleverly as none of the property looks that new or fresh! Probably wouldn’t go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar and good food. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Bonar Bridge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the general ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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We have stayed here 3 times now. Easy check-in, nice staff, has a car park and nice grounds. We have stayed in a few different rooms, all have been clean and have what we need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A poor hotel and overpriced!!

Room was in serious need of renovation. Overall it didn’t feel like value for money. I ate in the bar and was charged £18.25 for a large glass of wine - what a rip-off!! Gym was also in need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sybilla

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

4/10 Poor

Jon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible ….

Hotel needs a good refurb, my room had rotten bath panels, woodwork was dirty. Radiators loose and falling off the wall. Toilet paper holder falling off the wall, bathroom Sink was cracked , radiator valve taped on .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025