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The Sun Inn

4.0 star property
Dalkeith inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)
Restaurant
The Sun Inn offers a charming stay with its rooftop terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and lush garden. Enjoy archery or kids' meals at the on-site restaurant; then unwind with WiFi in public areas. Previous guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Highchair
The current price is $137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Signature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (River View )

Suite, Ensuite (River View )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Lothianbridge, Dalkeith, Scotland, EH22 4TR

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 6 min drive
  • Newtongrange Station - 15 min walk
  • Eskbank Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Craws - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Turndown service

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Sun Dalkeith
Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn
The Sun Inn Dalkeith
The Sun Inn Inn Dalkeith

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Sun Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Sun Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sun Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Sun Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Sun Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sun Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Food
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Bathroom
Restaurant
Drinks
Location
Shower
Hot Tub

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests enjoying the food and service. (19 reviews)
  • The dining options were excellent with good food and exceptional service. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Happy stay

Comfortable room and excellent service
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Unfortunately due to its position on a very busy road, traffic noise may be issue , room is clean. Good shower, room only can’t comment on breakfast
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast

Service at breakfast was great.
Carlton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 star service

The hotel room was very clean and comfy and what i considered to be a massive bargain considering the price of hotels in edinburgh for the same night. The service was fantastic but breakfast was phenomenal to service and to food itself. I will be retur ing for my next trip to edinburgh. £120 for the night with breakfast for 2 people with two lattes and two teas. Phenomenal!!!
Lewis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room, great breakfast, nice staff
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very pleasant stay, the service team and the dining team were absolutely amazing
Mridula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely wee hotel. Rooms were great, breakfasts were amazing.
ROSANNA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and comfortable - very charming. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Loved the quaint atmosphere - the meals in the gastropub were very tasty. The only concern we had is that the bed was a little too hard for us and the pillows too soft - but features like that are very subjective so that might not be a problem for you! The Inn is situated on a main road so can get very busy at times. Our room did overlook the road but once the window was closed and blinds drawn it was quieter. Again, didn’t bother us but something to keep in mind if you need peace & quiet. All in all a lovely place to spend a few nights and/or a lovely meal
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There was an amazing bath in my room! A lovely breakfast too, and quiet and convenient for Edinburgh.
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Very comfortable. Food excellent. Bit of road noise.
P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Sun Inn very relaxing

Sun Inn was comfortable and had a homely feel . Accommodating staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our room had a great Mira shower in the bathroom. A little bit of traffic noise from road outside meant keeping the windows tight shut at night but room did have fan. Food in the dining area was good, especially the porridge breakfast. Would stay again if in the area
dayle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the suite which was pretty special, large room and bathroom and private deck area with hot tub and sauna. It was hard to leave the room to go down for dinner but glad we did, fantastic gourmet food and breakfast the next day. For a special occasion you'll be hard pressed ti find a nicer room than this for the price.
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Golf event trip

Excellent check in - comfortable room number 2 - food was excellent both nights on the Main menu and daily specials and the breakfast menu Staff were very efficient and super friendly The layout of the bar and bistro and outdoor seating areas is very rustic with a view of the kitchen prep area.
James S, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, terrific breakfast, comfortable cosy room but can get warm and the cold shower didn't work. Bus to Edinburgh city centre will take about 45 minutes. Lovely place, would stay there again.
Mohammed, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel - FANTASTIC staff

Room was comfortable, thought there was some street noise. There is plenty of parking, and the hotel is convenient to either drive to Edinburgh or take the train. The restaurant is also very nice. What really made our stay exceptional though, was the gracious and friendly staff! Highly recommend!
H Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So far the most comfy and welcoming place I have stayed at while here. This was my first time in the UK and I’m glad to have stayed here. Good room for the price with breakfast included. Only snag is the place is out of range for taxi/uber pickups. They are able to drop off if you’re coming from Edinburgh but best to rely on Eskbank station or a rental car if you need to get back.
Dylan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room required refurbishment which was a pity as it must have been nice at some point and that would have made up for the noisy road the mot garage and the railway viaduct across the road. That said the bar restaurant was lovely and the food and service was excellent.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sun Inn Dalkeith

Had a great 3 day stay. Staff were very freindly and accommodating. Room was spotless and serviced daily. We had breakfast included and you could choose whatever you wanted from an extensive menu. Bus stop to Edinburgh was 5 mins walk away and cost £2 for a 50 min ride, or £5 for a day ticket. Only down side, it was on a very busy noisy road but it didn't affect our stay. Such a shame that it is 7hrs drive from our home or we would come here often.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

noisy.
vince, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

July 2023

Good service and a small but comfy room. Criticisms would be that the bathroom was rather dated, though functional, and there was a bit of internal and external noise. Fine for a pit stop however and the breakfast was excellent.
N, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A spare hanger please

Rooms could of done with a clean and the novel way they have fixed the hangers makes it very difficult to hang your clothes
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, ok hotel

Very friendly and helpful staff. There is a main road just outside the Inn, and the trucks going past can cause a little bit of a rumble (and the mirror rattled in the room with the big ones) but the bed is very comfortable and easy to fall asleep in. Bathroom is a little tired (how about a clean string to turn the light on and off with while you figure out the refurb?) but the location was right for my needs. I missed out on trying the breakfast (8:30 on a weekend and I had an early start) so maybe next time...
Harvey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room that we had the shower didn't work properly. Managed eventually to get warm water then turned cold after a few seconds, tried to rectify it but the water shut down completely. Tea and coffee making facilities - only 2 tea bags, no coffee pods and 1 milk pod.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

In my honest opinion

This is my honest opinion. It wasn't the worst experience I've had. The boy Tom is absolutely fantastic well mannered and went above and beyond. We stayed in the winnie suite. At 1st glance its stunning but as we started to use the hot tub it seems like the jets were not working like there was so kind of fault. The hot tub wasn't very clean ie some flys/grit. Bathroom was lovely and the big bath in bedroom. However we had to ask for hot water to be turned on which i found was a bit weird. Small fridge didn't work properly ie didn't keep drinks cool. Dinner was ok starters were good. My partner had a burger side order of macaroni that was very dry my steak pie was good. It was a friday and there was only 6 people in the restaurant. Breakfast was really good we had a few bits from the menu full Breakfast, toast, mushrooms and pancakes with bacon. In my honest opinion i think some little things need some tlc and it would be a fantastic place.
Michelle, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

In 44 years of marriage and traveling the accommodations were not acceptable for seniors in late 60’s. We were expected to climb a flight of steep stairs and with baggage. Given the smallest room on property, a double fouton type bed, too low, bed that was no more than a foot and a half off floor. I caught my shoe one of the platform legs at 68 and fell flat on my face. This room was dangerous. I disclose accessibility needs on every booking yet got overlooked. We always book a king or 2 queens due to my wife’s disability. That was never acknowledged. After traveling over 20 hours we were exhausted, hungry and dehydrated. At approximately 6:00 we asked if we could take dinner up to room, eat and rest. We were denied any food stating they never allow food in the rooms. The room was nothing like the description and were unable to eat due to exhaustion and the inability to get downstairs to eat. We weren’t helped at time of check-in with WiFi and weren’t able to call for even water. This stay was unacceptable and coming clear from the US extremely disappointing as we’ve saved for years for this vacation. I showed the girl who was housekeeping the website and she offered info that the room we were in was not on the website. To top things off, I didn’t have a chance to pay through Hotels.com due to internet issues on the 23rd and at breakfast without my knowledge host charged our room in their currency costing time and a half. Please make this right. Tim Richardson.
Radiant heater that we had to figure out and unfortunately had a shock when contacted with it was hot.
Leg of futon
1 mattress for seniors with a disability.
Non working fan in bathroom
Tim, 2-night trip