Near Edinburgh Zoo, Dakota Edinburgh offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Unwind with a drink at the bar, enjoy breakfast in the on-site restaurant or stay active at the gym. With helpful staff and free self parking, previous guests rave about their experience.
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 - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 10 min drive
Inverkeithing Station - 8 min drive
Rosyth Station - 8 min drive
South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 20 min walk
Restaurants
The Rail Bridge Bistro - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Thirty Knots - 3 min drive
Scotts - 4 min drive
The Hawes Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
Dakota Edinburgh
Dakota Edinburgh puts you within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Zoo. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.
At a glance
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Hotel size
130 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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
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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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 per person
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.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Are pets allowed at Dakota Edinburgh?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dakota Edinburgh?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dakota Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Dakota Edinburgh and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Dakota Edinburgh?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Dakota Edinburgh like?
Dakota Edinburgh is located a short 13-minute walk from Forth Road Bridge. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Dakota Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The restaurant at this property offers excellent dining with high-quality food and swift service. (30 reviews)
The airport shuttle service was convenient, reliable, and provided a professional and friendly experience for guests. (54 reviews)
Parking was plentiful, free, and easy to access. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Just great
Great location and excellent rooms and great food
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2025
Stylishly comfortable
Always a good stay here ..great service throughout & good dining .
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Fantastic stay
We had a lovely stay. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful, clean and spacious room.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Nice
Nice hotel, convenient and clean to get to airport the next day. Far better than staying at a city hotel or an airport hotel
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Pleasant stay
Staff are so friendly and helpful as well as being polite. They make you feel very welcome. The food is very good as well.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful
Beautiful hotel, very updated. The staff was very accommodating. We had an unexpected but welcome addition to our travels and a cot was provided
Patricia-William
Patricia-William, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Nice hotel in the Queensferry area of Edinburgh.
The Dakota Hotel is a stylish place to stay with a helpful staff. We especially appreciated their shuttle bus to the Edinburgh airport.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Nice one night stay by Edinburgh airport.
Excellent location for a morning flight out of Edinburgh. Used the free shuttle to the airport, which was perfect. Very comfortable bed and room. Nice restaurant/bar and breakfast available for purchase, although we didn't use that. Extremely friendly staff.
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Nice Hotel.
Lovely hotel and evening meal. Very nice room, but the downside was a very creaky bed.,
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Excellent hotel
Excellent stay
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Great place to stay before flying, restaurant was excellent
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Convenient location and nice facilities.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Reliably excellent stay here .
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Beautiful hotel, super clean and big nice rooms. The food is absolutely awesome. Highly recommend the dining.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Excellent hotel will come again.
Ian
Ian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Good front desk, easy to access, good restaurant.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Beautiful spot I plan to stay again!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Lovely Hotel
Very nice hotel!
Michele
Michele, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
I have stayed here before and it doesn’t disappoint. Quiet and very comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Beautiful property, comfortable bed and superior service.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Modern
Nice room and en-suite was a good size with good quality shower
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Very modern, very good location
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Lovely hotel in a great location for us. Well worth paying a little more for the upgrade as well. Nice touched in the room and hotel
Annerle
Annerle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
I can’t say enough great things about this place, location, and staff