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Ravelston House

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with hearty English breakfasts at this welcoming retreat, where attentive staff and relaxing drinks at the bar create a memorable stay

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Ravelston House offers a scenic setting where travelers can enjoy quality dining at the on-site restaurant. The property provides free WiFi throughout, and previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience with their attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is SAR 251
SAR 301 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Musselburgh, Ravelston House is on the beach. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Musselburgh travel guide
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182 North High Street, Musselburgh, Scotland, Eh21 6bh

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach
    Portobello Beach
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fisherrow Sands
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Musselburgh Racecourse
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joppa Shore
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Queen Margaret University
    3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Musselburgh Station
    3 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Cafe & Grill
    15 min walk
  • Company Bakery
    9 min walk
  • Caprice
    11 min walk
  • Kaffeine Cafe Deli
    16 min walk

About this property

Ravelston House

Property highlights
At Ravelston House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ravelston House have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for adults, and GBP 2.25 to 9.95 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Ravelston House Edinburgh
Ravelston House Hotel Musselburgh
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Ravelston House Hotel Musselburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Ravelston House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ravelston House?

As of 27 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ravelston House on 9 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 251, excluding 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ravelston House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ravelston House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ravelston House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Musselburgh hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Musselburgh Racecourse and Queen Margaret University. Portobello Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Musselburgh Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ravelston House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 433 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

This was a leisure visit. We were greeted by you are early (30 mins) which I had acknowledged before they mentioned it and said they would check. Again they said we were early but the room was ready and told Room 3 upstairs! We only have 7 rooms we were told. The room was tidy but dusty and the window although double glazed had a gale blowing through as it didn’t fully seal when closed. The shower head had more water coming out of the top of the shower head than where it was supposed to come from and wasn’t particularly warm either. You could hear every noise from people walking up the staircase to closing their doors. The staff were ok seemed to be put out when we went to the restaurant which was cold as was the rest of the building. They didn’t come across that friendly or welcoming. The building itself has the promise to be a really nice place but more attention needs to be paid to the rooms and temperature control. It did seem to have contractors staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, small but clean room. No bath just shower which we didn’t mind but only had soap so if staying longer would need to bring own toiletries. Staff are nice & friendly and great customer service. Nice pub down stairs with live music at weekend & TV for sports. Close to public transport (bus & train). Free Wi-Fi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
On arrival I spoke with the Owner as on previous occasions we have been in a room with no heating in the middle of winter and on another occasion, no hot water for showering when we stayed for two nights, despite complaining about the fact we had no water. On this occasion we did have heating and the shower was warm but not hot. There does seem to be a lack of staff with one member of staff having everything to do front of house i.e taking food orders, serving the bar, checking customers in therefore some times you can have a bit of a wait to be dealt with / served.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awful with this place , and unfortunately we never got breakfast served and chance to get any other food option. The disavventure started last night when we arrived at 20:45 for clock in with also a restaurant booking, and when we arrived there we been told that the kitchen was already closed, even if we had restaurant confirmation and could see a waitress coming out from the kitchen with some big orders, but they couldn’t bother to have more clients and they left us without food, and this was already a bad start and didn’t find any other option for us to get some food. The night evolved even worst, with a itchy bed and also no heather , i was freezing all night and wasn’t nobody in the hotel for get assistance, in the morning I wished to had a shower, but wasn’t any hot water running, the place was so cold and everything was very unpleasant. When finally in the late morning I managed to find someone working in the hotel they weren’t very reasonable and actually meanwhile some of the woman staff assisted t me and checked the condition of the room and could see that the heater wasn’t working and the hot water wasn’t running and was a lot of condensation at the window , I had to deal with two men that were very intimidating and rude, finishing to harassing me and didn’t feel safe and welcome in that place , everything was very unfair and for the money I paid nothing was worth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
staff are so lovely, very welcoming. rooms are spacious and beds comfy. carpets are dirty, bathroom was a bit mouldy and the door handle fell off… apart from that i can’t fault them
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick and service was very friendly. Parking handy although we were lucky to get last space. Room small but nice. Noise from function room not ideal when trying to get to sleep. Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cute place

Really nice location if you are looking for a place to stay around Edinburgh and parking was a plus. The rooms were clean and cute, however the water in the shower was nowhere warm enough and during the first night there was a lot of noise coming from the adjacent room (every time someone opened the door next to our room it felt like they were coming into our room instead which made it difficult to sleep) although all ok the other nights
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property but refurbished to a high standard. We chose this property as a means of visiting Edinburgh without he hassle of parking our vehicle in town. We took the bus into Edinburgh from Musselburgh. Very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms in the hotel are nice and clean. It was a bit noisy with a singer on in the bar, his volume was ok it was some of the guests who were enjoying themselves that were very loud. Breakfast was fantastic, lovely fresh hot food. Shame there was no orange juice. Will certainly recommend and stay again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I'm honest I didn't expect much due to the price It was almost three times cheaper than other options further out of Edinburgh The room was small but clean and bed comfortable Cosy with tea and coffee facilities Hair dryer provided and shower small again but clean and modern Bonus is the bar downstairs offering a range of drinks including Tennants and Beaver town neck oil. Best take your own travel iron but nothing else really needed Are immediately round the area isn't great but has an Aldi and Lidl within 5 mins walk. 2 miles away from Portobello beach with hip cafes and takeaways so either take a walk along there and enjoy the sunset or even take a dip. Great location for a trip to Edinburgh Just 23 min drive passing Holyrood area. Beautiful! Well worth the stay No breakfasts at the hotel. We recommend 5 mins round the block go to Company bakery on eskmills estate. Very swanky and lovely coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rui

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This review was nearly one star. First of all, this is not a guest house - it’s a pub with a few rooms. We arrived tired after a long journey on a Saturday night and our room was directly above the pub lounge that had very loud musical entertainment. The music went on late and then we were kept awake by the pub clients’ loud singing until they were sent home. Our room was large and clean but there were some stains on the bed cover. The bathroom door was broken and the WiFi didn’t work despite entering the correct password several times. The only toiletries provided were a couple of tiny rounds of soap. No body wash or shampoo. We had breakfast on Sunday morning and the lady serving was lovely. Sunday and Monday nights were thankfully quieter. We ate at the restaurant once more for dinner and again the same lovely lady served us and the food was good. This lady is why we have awarded more stars. In summary, if you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay do not book this place on a weekend. If it’s a week day and you don’t mind not having breakfast included (they stopped serving breakfast on week days) then it’s ok, made much better by the lovely lady in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a last minute booking with a small discount on the price so decided to go for it. The rooms looked decent, we were coming to Musselburgh and knew the hotel was central to where we wanted to be based. Unfortunately, the hotel is more of a pub with rooms rather than a hotel. The room is very small but is clean. The bathroom is very small, the shower cubicle far too small with absolutely no space to turn or bend down to pick up soap or shampoo, with no shelf to hold soap or shampoo. So, showering was not an enjoyable or relaxing experience. Add in the power-saving bathroom light that turns off and in unless movement is detected and it just becomes really annoying. There was tea and coffee available in the room but they were of average quality. All things considered, I definitely won't be rushing back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Pub with rooms.

Spacious room, good shower. Very busy pub and when we arrived it was clear they were short staffed. Bit noisy but didn’t go on too late. Breakfast is only available at the weekends, there was some confusion as I had an email telling me there was no breakfast service. I had emailed back but didn't get a reply. Having said that breakfast was good and the man serving was really friendly and helpful. The bus stop right outside is great if you want to go into Edinburgh (stop is on Princes Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to centre and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , lovely staff ,great location for Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre était très bien, le personnel très sympathique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and clean, the room was nice and spacious, bed was lovely and comfortable. As a side note, breakfast doesn’t start until 9am, which is quite a late start for most hotels, it didn’t mention this on the Expedia booking and we didn’t see any information in the hotel or in the room regarding meal times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

James

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

Ravelston house hotel failings

Turned up at the dining room to find no service and told they no longer provide breakfast despite advertising stating breakfast available between 8 to 11 am Our room,toilet ,shower and bed not cleaned or made up during our visit. No staff were available to explain situation.we will not be back and will not recommend to anywhone.we will use ship inn in future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, they really look after you. Was disappointed that the hotel is not doing brakfast anymore, but other than that all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an ideal place to stay to explore Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, including Portobello, being far enough out of the city for a bit of peace and quiet. Everything you need is easily within reach. Dinner was tasty enough and the beer went down well. Staff were very friendly and there if you needed them for the most part. A fantastic price, easy to get to, I would be happy to stay here again no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was lovely. The food was wonderful. The locals were friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Noreen

I’ve stayed previously but won’t be back . No hot water for shower and unable to make a hot drink due to faulty kettle. No breakfast availability either as hotel not staffed overnight or early am. I stayed Sunday night. I know it’s a budget hotel but if it says you are able to make tea/coffee then that should be the case and hot water is not a luxury
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was busy for drinks and food when we arrived to check in. Unfortunately no breakfast available. The room was massive , no noise ,and we had a great sleep. I would recommend it if you could do without breakfast. Fairly quiet at night with the bar closing at 10. We enjoyed it though and would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Our stay in Ravelston House👍

We had a lovely room,bit of a mix up booking in as our name was not on the list,but was easily sorted,just a wee bit attention to touch i would suggest,a few cobwebs and a dodgy bathroom handle,couple of lil holes in the lampshade next to the bed but on thw whole would certainly stay again,fabulous price for our 2 night stay,also gr8 location for regular public transport,well don to the team at Ravelston House,hope to see you all soon,and on a plus side entertainment on Saturday night was top notch,Keith Dyer was superb😄
Alcohol choices
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025