Hillside Hotel

8.6
Excellent
(263 reviews)

3 Queen's Rd, Dunbar EH42 1LA, United Kingdom

+44 1368 862071

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Hotel Description

Hillside Hotel, located at 3 Queen's Rd, Dunbar EH42 1LA, United Kingdom, offers an ideal setting for travelers looking for comfort and relaxation with scenic views of the Firth of Forth. Situated just a 4-minute walk from Dunbar train station, the hotel provides easy access to transport links, ensuring guests can explore the beautiful Scottish countryside and nearby attractions effortlessly. A 13-minute walk takes guests to the Dunbar Golf Club, a renowned championship golf course, offering a perfect opportunity for golf enthusiasts to practice their swing while enjoying picturesque landscapes. The hotel itself maintains a traditional inn style, combining old-world charm with modern comfort. The 15 rooms, some with sea views, are equipped with en suite bathrooms, televisions, and tea and coffee-making facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel serves a hearty cooked breakfast in a cozy, wood-paneled restaurant, which also offers lunch and dinner options for guests. For those who wish to unwind, the bar provides a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy light meals, play cards, or watch live sports on television. Hillside Hotel also features a function room with its own bar, making it an excellent choice for events and celebrations. The outdoor beer garden is a perfect spot for guests to enjoy the fresh air while sipping on a drink. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, allowing guests to stay connected during their stay. Despite its traditional ambiance, the hotel offers modern amenities such as parking, credit card payment options, and a smoke-free environment for guests’ convenience. Nearby, guests can visit the John Muir's Birthplace and the Dunbar Leisure Pool, both within walking distance of the hotel. Additionally, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of local attractions, including the famous Tantallon Castle, Bass Rock, East Links Family Park, the National Museum of Flight, and the Seacliff beach, all within a short drive. Dining options nearby include Hector's Artisan Pizzeria, 1902 Bar & Grill, The Black Agnes Gastropub, Nice & Spicy (Indian takeaway), and The Creel, all just a short taxi ride away. For guests traveling by public transport, Dunbar railway station is just a 4-minute walk, and Edinburgh Airport is 52 minutes away by taxi. With its convenient location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly atmosphere, Hillside Hotel is the perfect place to stay while exploring Dunbar and its surrounding attractions.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Views of the Firth of Forth and nearby Dunbar Golf Club

2. Traditional inn style with cozy wood-paneled restaurant

3. 15 rooms with en suite bathrooms and sea views

4. Cooked breakfast served daily with lunch and dinner options

5. Free WiFi available throughout the hotel

6. Function room with a private bar for events and celebrations

7. Beer garden offering outdoor seating and relaxed atmosphere

8. Walking distance to John Muir's Birthplace and Dunbar Leisure Pool

9. Nearby attractions include Tantallon Castle, Bass Rock, and Seacliff beach

10. Convenient location near Dunbar train station and Edinburgh Airport

11. Dining options within a short walk or taxi ride to local restaurants


8.0 Excellent

Location rating

Top sights

Tantallon Castle
20 min
Bass Rock
21 min
East Links Family Park
11 min
National Museum Of Flight
21 min
Seacliff
21 min

Nearest locations

Hector's Artisan Pizzeria
1 min
1902 Bar & Grill
1 min
Nice & Spicy
1 min
The Bear & Bull
1 min
Oriental Inn
1 min
The Black Agnes Gastropub
2 min
The Creel
2 min
Street Burger
2 min
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Good to know

Check-in13:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating8.0
Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport
Travel time to airport52 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
    Official Hotel

    $146

    Booking.com

    $117

    LateRooms.com

    $117

    Tripening Hotels

    $121


Location

3 Queen's Rd, Dunbar EH42 1LA, United Kingdom

Airports:

Dundee Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 42 min

Edinburgh Airport

Taxi: 52 min

Transit:

Parish Church

Walking: 1 min

Railway Station

Walking: 1 min

Dunbar

Walking: 4 min


Nearby locations

8.0

Excellent Location

With views of the Firth of Forth, this traditional inn is a 4-minute walk from Dunbar train station and a 13-minute walk from championship golf at the Dunbar Golf Club.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Credit cards

Debit cards

Cash

Food & drink

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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Compass55787060149

5/5
Stayed wee for the weekend to visit family. Room was clean and cosy, once I turned the radiator on and closed the window. Had a great view from the windows in our room. …

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SKO211

5/5
We drove to Dunbar after flying into Edinburgh airport, about a 45 minute drive.  …

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Jonathan S

1/5
Not good - no breakfast or evening meals available. Rude staff with the attitude of take it or leave ! Advised the bar closes at 21.00 every evening. …

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Quinn McLeese

5/5
Nice quiet stay with beautiful views. Staff were accommodating and helpful, room was comfortable, and breakfast was quite good.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Heather R

1/5
Had a midweek family meal here recently. So disappointed at the slow service and the food was nothing to write home about. Took almost an hour for starters to arrive and another long wait for the mains.  …

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Terry Watson

2/5
After a family funeral our family of 13 had an evening meal,booked for 6.45 our starters arrived after an hour and the main course at 9 pm.my father in laws food was cold as we later found out so was a lot of the food.but also very dry chicken on most dishes.mine was the opposite. Barbecue chicken burger with sticky sauce which was drowning in sauce that it was too slippery to pick up.a disaster all round and very disappointing for what is usually a lovely meal..the only saving grace was the young lady server.didnt get her name but had beautiful tattoos, only matched by her professional friendly approach. She was the only reason no-one complained

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Kim Coates

5/5
Great location.Immaculate throughout! Impressed!The steak dinner was delicious and plentiful. Breakfast also really good. Compliments to the chef and staff.Lovely sea view from our room.Only tiny negative: could do with a bell/buzzer in hall for new arrivals to alert a staff member.Definitely have no hesitation to book again if we need accommodation in lovely Dunbar.

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Sam L

5/5
After wondering round Dunbar to find somewhere dog friendly to have an evening meal we were recommend to try here. We were so glad we did. We had two Tamaskans, that weren’t small and were made to feel very welcome by the staff. …

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Rob Cooper

3/5
I only stayed for one night, in room number 7 that is a king room. I went to see a friend in the evening, so didn't eat or drink at the hotel.The room was okay but nothing special - the bed was neither comfortable or uncomfortable, the furniture was a little tired but the shower was good.I appreciate the pandemic was still fairly recent, so understand that there would have been financial issues within the last few years and places like this would have struggled, so I feel slightly bad about leaving a mediocre review.All I really expect from a hotel room is cleanliness, a decent bed and a decent shower. In this case it was clean enough and the shower was good.I left at 7:30am, which is when they start serving breakfast, so didn't have anything.

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Annemosley433

3/5
Friendly staff and good breakfast but variable servicing of rooms.|Our room left a lot to be desired - there was hanging storage but no drawers deep enough for a pair of socks! …