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OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

3.0 star property
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February 2025

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Property grounds
Breakfast area
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Golf

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD
  • Royal Infirmary
    11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh
    5 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat
    14 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh (The Inch), OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. .This golf guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Royal Mile and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Princes Street.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Infirmary - 11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Robins Nest - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bridgend Farmhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Edinburgh guesthouse in The Inch with a golf course
OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a golf course or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 263 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Where trying to get into the building was stressful due to a lack of connection to Expedia systems, once we were in the lady was helpful n attentive. The room was all we needed and was clean n tidy. It could do with a make over. Otherwise a great place to stay n close to the bus which was easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the fact you can grab a bus to take you into the city, so close. The wonderful lady in the morning got to know us and confirmed our coffee and toast order. She knew us and was so warm and friendly . This place is perfect to sleep, grab your breakfast before you head out for the day to explore Edinburgh. When you are on vacation it hits the spot and I would come back again in a heart beat and stay with you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy. The room smelled like sour milk, dirty carpeting, dirty bathroom. You will have a better bang for your buck at a hostel. This place is not convenient - zero pubs, restaurants, stores around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place we stayed in all of the UK while we traveled for 2 weeks. The advertisement makes it sound like it's the guest house of Craigmiller Castle... it is NOT. The blinds didn't close so a street light poured in all night long directly outside the window- we had to use bath towels to block some of the light which was unsuccessful. The shower was disgusting- none of us would even use it. I stepped on broken glass left in a bathroom (clearly the bath wasn't cleaned well) and no one would respond to my contact about the issue. There was no one on staff when we checked in and could only communicate via a Ring doorbell. The breakfast cereal offered was clumped and old. The price I paid was for what I thought was part of a castle- do NOT waste your money!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst b and b I've ever stayed in. The outside was reflected on the inside, the stair carpet was dirty with holes even to the point of wood showing from behind it. The room (6)carpet was filthy too with stains all over, I have photos to prove it. The TV didn't work the bedside lamps were old and worn and thread bare, there was scuffs around the wall paper and the skirting boards needed a good paint. The bathroom if that's what you can call it was so small and just very grubby looking. We were meant to stay 2 nights but just left after breakfast which was extremely poor even for a continental style.. Pre packed shop bought waffles and croissants, what I believed to have been hard boiled eggs and baby bell cheese out but not refrigerated with yogurts also out and tinned fruit uncovered....pot of tea with 1 tea bag between 2 people.. Very poor!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the room was ok, but there was a definite bad smell. Not sure what it was. Easy check-in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Arden guest house Edinburgh.
When we walked in and seen all the carpet stained and loose, we thought what will the room be like. It was marginally better. Very dated and needs a lot of work. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t normally leave negative reviews however I wouldn’t want others to have the same experience as us. If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. We arrived and upon entering the room could immediately tell that we wouldn’t be able to stay. Dirt covering the room, broken furniture, and stains covering cushions, walls but worst of all, the bed. Pillows and bed spread were torn and there was an unknown liquid splattered across the wall behind the bed. We attempted to go and find the lady who had checked us in to discuss and find a solution but she had disappeared so we were left with no choice but to leave and find another accommodation. Seriously disgusting and disturbing, I have to believe that the 5 star reviews are made up. Booked through Expedia who should be appalled to advertise such a terrible place leaving customers out of pocket with no ability to gain a refund for a place we were unable to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving at the property we were buzzed in by staff that was off site. There wasn’t anyone to ask questions. When we entered the room it smelled strongly of mold. There was mold all over the walls in the closet. It was so bad we couldn’t stay there. I had to call the off site staff to work this out she was helpful, but it’s much easier to deal with that sort of thing in person. I’m still waiting on Expedia to see if I got my refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

John, Winnipeg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is very little to say positively about this place. The mattresses are worn out and you feel the springs and can see the indentation from bodies over time. The carpet is worn out on the stairs to the point you can see and feel the carpet nails. The mouse traps in the room are discouraging and then there is left over food from other visitors. The bathroom needs to be deep cleaned to remove the mold, dirt and mildew. Really not a place I would stay at or recommend. Breakfast did have good toast and the staff was there the second one was done with anything to take those items away. There is one hour for breakfast and limited check in time. Overall, keep looking for another place to stay, this facility is over priced and is in need of a good cleaning and several repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with group
Really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing stay
For the cost, give this one a skip. The place is very run down, very smelly (maybe a plumbing issue?), WiFi was intermittent, and check in process was sketchy and unclear. Continental breakfast was decent, so that was a plus (cereal, toast, boiled egg)… Honestly, was ready to leave first thing in the morning. Would not have stayed a second night if we had booked longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was badly needing or tlc room could have been done with painting curtains were torn and carpet not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet in our room did not flush, and the mugs were dirty when we checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit tired but served out needs on this occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew Alexander

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
No where near castle cannot even see it
No where neat castle average room location ok you can do better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast. Could use a good paint carpets removed, new tv remotes as couldn’t read any buttons.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024