On the beach.You'll find Musselburgh Racecourse and Queen Margaret University within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Musselburgh Racecourse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Portobello Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Queen Margaret University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Royal Mile - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Musselburgh Station - 3 min drive
The Shore Tram Stop - 11 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
āŖCosta Coffee - ā¬13 min walk
āŖGurkha Bar & Restaurant - ā¬6 min walk
āŖEast Coast - ā¬5 min walk
āŖCrolla's Italian Kitchen - ā¬10 min walk
āŖThe Sportsman - ā¬15 min walk
About this property
Ravelston House
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
The business-friendly Ravelston House also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Musselburgh hotel is smoke free.
7 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
English breakfast (free)
Deli
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Ravelston House offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Musselburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
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
Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AMā11:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: New Year's Day.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.
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 Hotel Musselburgh
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Ravelston House Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Booked in for an overnight stay for visiting relatives. Being a Sunday night the rate was very good and included breakfast. Had a bit of a wait to check in as the duty manager was in another room organizing things for a function but someone in the bar summoned him and all was good. He showed us to our room and gave us all the information regarding late entry and breakfast time. The room was ok although a little tired but it was clean. We also had a walk in shower which is preferable for us instead of a shower over a bath. The hotel has recently done away with the services of a night porter I believe which proved on this occasion to be a bit of an oversight as we were rudely awakened about 4.50am by a loud alarm. I think there were 4 or 5 couples staying and we all assembled outside as this alarm went on for ages until the manager arrived to assure us that there was no fire. Just as well really as all of us took the time to get dressed before assembling outside, it was December after all!! All in all an enjoyable enough stay, breakfast was good so a good all round hotel.
Great stay that fitted in petfect with our plans. Location good, easy transport links if needed.
Friendly staff.
fiona
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
linda
30 Nov 2024
Disliked: Room comfort
Friendly staff on arrival. Bedroom cold on arrival. Had to ask staff to turn the heating on in bedroom. Went out for the evening to come back to a cold bedroom. Heating didnāt come on at all overnight. I was freezing with a thin duvet. An alarm went off after 1am in the hotel then buzzing noises and people talking loud. Told the morning staff about my cold room and they apologied. Breakfast was basic. No fruit etc on offer. Only boxed cereal and hot breakfast (in various forms, fry up, hot rolls) and when I asked for pancakes with berries and cream I was asked if I really wanted them as itās a big portion. Will never be back.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Room was large, bed was very comfortable. Everything was sparkling clean.
Breakfast was excellent.
Would highly recommend.
Had a wonderful stay at Ravelston House! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, which made the experience feel warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The location is fantastic, with excellent transport links that made getting around a breeze. Itās also great value for money, especially considering the level of service provided.
The only small issue was a strange smell around the headboard or beddingsāalmost like wet fabric that hadnāt dried properly. It wasnāt a major problem, but something that could be improved.
Overall, a lovely place to stay, and I wouldnāt hesitate to recommend it to others. With that minor tweak, it would be absolutely perfect!
Wonderful staff, a great bar and the restaurant was excellent. I had the beef pie one night and the haddock fish & chips the other.
I'm very glad I got the chance to stay here.
The bedroom was clean and comfortable, had a great sleep( very quiet). The staff were friendly.
Decent bar with reasonable prices.
My only gripe was breakfast. The beans, mushroom, haggis and black pudding were cold.
Would stay again though......
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
9 Nov 2024
Great little hotel
Lovely little hotel and restaurant with exceptionally good staff in both bar and restaurant, breakfast was lovely, check in and out easy and straightforward.
Liked warm and inviting layout of the room, little bedside table with extra pull out shelf, small bathroom window, superb shower and quality well prepared and presented breakfast with waitress service included in room price.
Only thing I would add is a small shampoo/shower gel in addition to the soap provided and perhaps a little complimentary individually wrapped shortbread, would have complemented the room theme perfectly.
This could have been so
Much better staff were friendly and food was lovely but a few things let this place down. Had to wait ages for check in as staff overworked , heating did not work the lighting in bathroom kept going on and off with no bath mat or hand towel , lighting in bedroom was not ideal 2 small lamps would be better and the bed was only a small double and very hard and uncomfortable pillows
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Francois
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
PRO: Well worth the price compared to alternative options, Iād go again. Wifi worked in bedroom, complimentary breakfast and free parking. Bed was comfy.
CON: Bedroom cleaning could be improved between guests. Lots of overnight noises.
Just arrived home from Ravelston house staying 3 nights 08/10/24 to 11/10 /24 and wow what to say . Would like to shout out how great the staff are , all so friendly specially vinny & Ewan both full of helpful tips and advise on how to get about and what to see vinny is an amazing man so friendly and nothing is to much bother always with a smile š. The hotel is perfectly located with bus stops literally outside the carpark entrance and cheap to get in and out of Edinburgh city , food is great with plenty of choice, rooms are a good size with nice decor and a big shower . Only small negative comment is the mattress had a few springs that you could feel luckily there was a 2nd duvet so we slept on one and under the other so it was ok they could do with a small investment in new ones. Its located just a 5 min walk from the beach and dock we luckily saw the northern lights on our last night from the beach šš . Would highly recommend this hotel for all reasons thank you for an amazingstay in Musselburgh just outsideEdinburgh. Allan & Lesley Fincken . Room 1 .
Our stay at the Ravelston was fantastic. From the unique check-in at the bar (with the most energetic bartenders) to breakfast the next morning with the most genuine restaurant staff, our stay was awesome. The room was clean, with cute decor, and had the best shower. The neighborhood is quiet, convenient, and safe. If ever back in Edinburgh, we will be staying here again.