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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with spa

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Sports facility
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club
    6 min drive
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    6 min drive
  • Linlithgow Palace
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Broxburn

Broxburn retreat .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Linlithgow Palace and Royal Highland Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Linlithgow Golf Club and Five Sisters Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Royal Highland Centre - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Park - 12 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 17 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Uphall Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aldos Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Capanna - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

4-star eco-certified hotel with spa
Macdonald Houstoun House offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Houstoun House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Broxburn hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1600
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Houstoun House to the airport?

Macdonald Houstoun House is 7.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Houstoun House?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Houstoun House on Dec 2, 2024 start from $104.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Houstoun House.

How close is Macdonald Houstoun House to the beach?

This hotel is 15.1 mi (28-min drive) from Cramond Beach.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macdonald Houstoun House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 24 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Houstoun House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Houstoun House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a pool?

Macdonald Houstoun House features an indoor pool.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a restaurant?

Macdonald Houstoun House is home to The Tower Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

How close is Macdonald Houstoun House to downtown Broxburn?

Macdonald Houstoun House is 2.1 mi away from Broxburn.

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 853 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Edinburgh tattoo visit
Staff very friendly and helpful really nice hotel will return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WOW!! Highly recommended!!
It was amazing!! We got a lot more than we were expecting! The photos do not do this place justice! I was pleasantly surprised when we pulled up..so happy we chose this place. Wish we could have stayed longer now. I HIGHLY recommend this! Close to the airport and to visit Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old school charm
The hotel is an old building and there are parts which feel quite run down but that did add to the charm of it. The carpets need replacing in parts and the bed I had was very soft. Overall though, the room was larger than average and the welcome i received was lovely. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely stay again
Excellent room and facilities Staff very helpful even with disappointment of Scotland vs Germany in the Euros
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Memories of pay your bill before completing check in and text message asking what time I will be leaving. Reception staff poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and nice break
Lovely greeting and welcome to the site. Grounds are well kept and pool is good size.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic building in very well maintained gardens. Lovely pool and Elemis spa area. Dinner in the bar was delicious, staff were very friendly. However, beware if breakfast is not included in your deal, the restaurant tried to charge almost £54 for 2 coffees and 2 breakfast rolls, when we asked why they said it was a basic hot breakfast charge, whether you had a full cooked breakfast or a sausage on a roll, which was 1 sausage cut in half !! We paid £24 after refusing to pay a full breakfast charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maidei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, I had forgotten my phone charger and they were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

REBECCA, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our night here. The receptionist provided a wonderful welcome… the room was a great size, good facilities and we enjoyed a quality dinner in the restaurant. I see the gym and it was well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not worth the money.
Nice location, old rooms with wallmounted showers not fit for tall people. Former guests trash was still in bin. Food was very bad. Ordered beef which was all white and pale. The sauce tasted like fish. Breakfast was very expensive and I have allergies which made me order just bacon and baked beans. Got two bacon and a really small bowl of beans. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent
Bed was very comfortable and gym was decent enough. Room wasn't very clean but overall a decent stay. Food bang average and most drinks on menu were unavailable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet place and also close to airport. It was our last night in Scotland and we were very fortunate to have the bar to ourselves in a private room to enjoy our dinner and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, fabulous facilities.
Great location on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Brilliant value for facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice traditional hotel, but breakfast quality poor
checked in and were directed to the bar for late night food, only to be told at bar the kitchen was closed!!! Disappointing. Then, in the morning, the buffet was half empty, ie no bread and stale pastries, plus the cooked breakfast was pretty average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic break. Very comfortable stay and bed was very comfy. The leisure facilities were great with fresh towels provided. The bar food and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and building but needs maintenance
Lovely setting, really convenient and good facilities with the pool and spa. Beautiful old tower house and sympathetically designed new buildings to compliment. I can imagine this hotel was top end in its heyday but now lack of maintenance really lets this place down, alongside a slightly lacklustre cleaning effort. The rooms whilst spacious feel tired and there is a real lack of investment in the basics, even touching up paint following repairs - a 2 min job. Staff were all lovely and really helpful. However my room had a roof leak (no surprise, trees in the gutters and the skews were all cracked), window cills completely rotten, carpets worn down to threads, paintwork desperately needing refreshed. Its just lack of investment in core facilities, however having had the worst experience of accommodation ever in a macdonald cabin near carrbridge for very similar reasons it seems to be a trait with MacDonald hotels - management don't invest in their buildings.
Rotten windows
Beautiful sash and case windows but lack of maintenance leaving rot
Repair to soffit but not painted in
More rotten windows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024