The Ship Inn
8.8
Excellent(836 reviews)
184 N High St, Musselburgh EH21 6BH, United Kingdom
+44 131 665 2642
Hotel Description
The Ship Inn, located at 184 N High St, Musselburgh EH21 6BH, United Kingdom, offers a charming and comfortable stay in the heart of this historic town. Situated just an 8-minute drive from the popular Portobello Beach, the hotel provides guests with easy access to the coastal beauty of the area. The Ship Inn is one of the few hotels in the region that boasts an on-site restaurant, where guests can enjoy hearty meals, with a special focus on roasts that have received praise from numerous visitors. The hotel's inviting atmosphere is complemented by its smoke-free property and friendly, attentive service. Guests can unwind in spacious, well-appointed rooms featuring modern bathrooms that have earned special commendation. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property to keep you connected, and each morning, a delightful breakfast is served to start your day on the right note. While the hotel does not offer a fitness center, spa, or swimming pool, its prime location provides ample opportunities to explore nearby attractions. The surrounding area is perfect for those who enjoy lively nightlife, with numerous pubs and entertainment venues. For those looking to explore further, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are just a short distance away, each offering a unique glimpse into Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking views. Additionally, the hotel is well-served by public transport, with easy access to Edinburgh Airport, Newcraighall station, and Musselburgh’s local transport options. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, The Ship Inn offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and local charm, inviting you to experience all that Musselburgh and Edinburgh have to offer.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Guests praised the well-maintained bathrooms, offering a luxurious experience
2. Located just 8 minutes from Portobello Beach for seaside relaxation
3. Known for its exceptional service and friendly hospitality
4. One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant
5. Highly recommended for its famous roasts and delightful breakfast
6. Lively nightlife nearby, with many pubs and entertainment options
7. Located within 25 minutes of top Edinburgh attractions like the Castle
8. Convenient access to public transportation options for easy city exploration
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Edinburgh Castle
25 min
Arthur's Seat20 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse17 min
National Museum of Scotland24 min
Royal Mile19 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 34 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$169
$169
$169
$170
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Location
184 N High St, Musselburgh EH21 6BH, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 34 min
Transit: 1 hr 5 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 20 min
Transit: 1 hr 57 min
Transit:
Newcraighall
Taxi: 5 min
Walking: 36 min
Fisherow
Walking: 1 min
Brunstane
Taxi: 5 min
Walking: 35 min
Musselburgh
Taxi: 5 min
Walking: 25 min
Fisherrow
Walking: 1 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.8
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Gail Couch
5/5
Absolutely fantastic as always, both servers were brilliant. Food was outstanding as always. Even although the place was not busy the atmosphere was brilliant. Really enjoyed the flat iron steak it was so tender. Thank you everyone involved
Service 5
M HIBSCLASS
4/5
Our first visit to the Ship in for a birthday meal.The restaurant has been renovated and looks/feels nice.Unfortunately the outside dining area has yet to be completed (has a retractable roof. Would have been good).The staff were all very attentive and keen to offer service. Very friendly.We all ordered different items from the menu, steak pie, steak, macaroni cheese.Everyone loved their food, large portions and well cooked.We stayed for a few drinks, so had a good few hours at the ship inn.Would recommend it, though the only real negative would be the price, obviously they have a renovation to pay for!Though with today's inflation it could just be like everything nowadays and just naturally expensive!đź––3/5 (would have been higher if we had the chance to use the outdoor area, as it was one of the only sunny days this spring / summer)
Mark Wauchope
4/5
This is a real lovely place, food portions are big, you won't go away still hungry. Also nice atmosphere.Only have one thing to say on our service, it was terrible! It was like we weren't there, we had to ask for everything. They forgot drinks, cutlery, etc, had to ask for our wine 3 times, also there was loads of staff but they didn't work well together! a lot of them were going about with there heads in the sky and not asking you if everything was ok, or if we needed anything.This pub/restaurant could have 5 stars all day long if the waiting staff were to buck there ideas up and wake up.
Anne Stewart
5/5
Booked a one night stay in their self catering rooms, would recommend them to anyone looking for a few nights stay. Rooms are well equipped and very clean, towels toiletries are all providedThe rooms are on a par to the best of hotels. Staff are so very helpful and friendly and bar and bistro are welcoming and good.Would certainly book here again and have sung there praises to many others at the venue we attended. Wishing them a very lucrative future.. xx
Smithy
5/5
Went for food, went to the bar first, very busy Saturday night, the local football team were celebrating a win, good atmosphere.The restaurant was nice, good service & good food.
Service 5
Wengyew Yong
5/5
Very nice 4 bedroom inn with a public hall.. Almost like at home. Totally personal if you need a family area with few rooms. It's heritage gives a very nostalgic environment and a newly renovated dining with fantastic food, at reasonable price..Definitely a good place to stay in away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh City. But close enough to the city center
Ben Dandelion
5/5
The Ship Inn is wonderful. Superb food with a wide choice of gluten free options. Great service. Just perfect.
Room 5
Fiona Bell
5/5
Beautiful interior, feels just like a ship. Good bar food and fancier in the courtyard if you fancy, lovely place for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended
Service 5
Location5
Sandra Henderson
2/5
Messed up our booking resulting in 4 members of the family having to leave as we were told they were full and couldn’t accommodate us. This was despite there being empty tables the whole time we were there which was a long time as took an hour and a half to serve us. Staff unhelpful and rude. Food fine
Service 2
DARREN MIXON
4/5
The service was top notch. The starter was really nice I had prawns were fab. We had three roast beef dinners that were absolutely lovely .
Service 5
Location5