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.
Newtongrange Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Dalhousie Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Scottish Mining Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Newbattle Abbey - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
Newbattle Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
Shawfair Station - 6 min drive
Newtongrange Station - 15 min walk
Eskbank Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Justinlees Inn - 2 min drive
Cafe Fresco - 3 min drive
Greggs - 3 min drive
Gigi's - 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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Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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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Reviews
The Sun Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests enjoying the food and service. (19 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2026
Lovely, friendly staff that couldn’t do enough for you. Was staying there on business and will certainly be back with colleagues
Frank
Frank, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
Exceptional experience from first arrival and greetings to cheak out lovely staff and food shame I can't give more than 5* room was very good also bed slightly hard but can't complain thankyou to all the staff
Gavin
Gavin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Jill and Craig were amazing in every way, the suite is worth every penny
And the food for dinner and breakfast was outstanding
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2025
Nice clean and warm room and food was excellent
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
My second stay here and it was as pleasant as before. The breakfast is always fantastic.
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Happy stay
Comfortable room and excellent service
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Great breakfast
Noel
Noel, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2025
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
Ian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
Rooms are very dated food is excellent
IAN
IAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Comfortable room, great breakfast, nice staff
James
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Great breakfast
Service at breakfast was great.
Carlton
Carlton, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
Great staff fantastic food
Douglas
Douglas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Very comfy, great breakfast! Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Rona
Rona, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 4, 2026
Email on the day of stay to say that the hotel was only open 8-12 in the morning and that my room key was in the door to my room. Didn’t even know where to find my room! Then the key wouldn’t come out the door, rang the emergency number and yes, someone did come to help. No restaurant open or bar and for a loan female travelling, it wasn’t a pleasant experience at all.
Radiator in the bathroom didn’t work so the whole room was freezing. Had to stand in a towel as the floor tiles were really cold. On checkout, no “how was your stay”, just paid my bill and left. Won’t be staying there again. £90 for a bed!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Lovely wee hotel. Rooms were great, breakfasts were amazing.
ROSANNA
ROSANNA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2023
Great place, friendly staff, lovely food
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
Had a very pleasant stay, the service team and the dining team were absolutely amazing
Mridula
Mridula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2023
very polite staff, a beautiful location, very comfortable room, thanks
Matheus
Matheus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Beautiful hotel and room! Dinner and breakfast were both enjoyable and the staff were very attentive and looked after us well. 10/10 - would definitely stay again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Brilliant, highly recommend
I had a brilliant one night stay, wonderful staff, lovely meal and fantastic dinner, comfy bed and bedroom
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2023
food was nice and staff friendly
rosalyn
rosalyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Had a lovely few days at this very lovely comfortable hotel.
Staff very helpful and friendly
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Cozy Boutique Inn
Cozy inn with a really nice restaurant! Bath tub was huge and plenty of hot water to fill it. Staff was so lovely and hospitable! Highly recommend!
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
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
Lewis, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
Meh
Bathroom was very dimly lit and cramped. Old fixtures. Very very noisy in the morning from road noise outside.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.