The Folly Hotel

3.0 star property
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About the area

North Berwick

When you a stay at The Folly Hotel in North Berwick, you'll be near the beach, just steps from North Berwick Golf Course and West Bay Beach. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Berwick Harbour and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Scottish Sea Bird Center.

What's nearby

  • North Berwick Golf Course - 1 min walk
  • North Berwick Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Tantallon Castle - 5 min drive
  • Muirfield Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Archerfield Links - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • North Berwick Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archerfield Walled Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Herringbone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bostock Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crown & Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Folly Hotel

Hotel in North Berwick with free parking
The Folly Hotel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This North Berwick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel features complimentary parking nearby, bicycle rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Folly Hotel North Berwick
Folly North Berwick
The Folly Hotel Hotel
The Folly Hotel North Berwick
The Folly Hotel Hotel North Berwick

The Folly Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 87 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfy bed complete with Tunnocks Teacake!!tv,kettle,continental breakfast supplied in room,well stocked hospitality tray. Imaginative use of awkward shape building with lights and mirrors etc. Only quibble awkward shower entry exit if mobility probs but forewarned.Lounge dining area mid refurb so not in use but forewarned.I shall return if in area again,.Good base for business or sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found my stay to be better than expected. The location was great. My room was clean and appeared to have been recently updated. I would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property in NO WAY resembles the description on the website, it's a mess, no food, no bar , tiny room with dangerous electrics, I wouldn't let my dog stay here and the price is outrageous for the very substandard facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was made very welcome and, the room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Mini fridge with food for continental breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Change of plans.
The hotel was charming quaint and in a perfect location. The room was clean large and well stocked. It was a last minute decision to come to the coast of Scotland and it was a great decision.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
More hostel than hotel. No cooked breakfast. No catering facilities. Room was clean but with broken/loose lights. Bathroom shelf loose. Bedding was clean. Snack box provided in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hugely disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, comfortable bed, v good snacks! The shower head could have been cleaner….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property as somewhere within walking distance of the Fringe By The Sea festival. When I saw the online reviews, I nearly cancelled. So glad I didn't, what a little gem !! Yes it is a bit older, yes some areas are a little tired BUT, for the cost, absolute value for money. I stayed in room 7 and my friend in room 3, both single rooms. Completely spotless, really comfortable beds which felt bigger than a single, great shower and the best touch, a little fridge full of complimentary goodies, plus a goody basket (again complimentary). Lovely, helpful staff. Would I book again, in a hearbeat. If you want 4/5 star accommodation, then go and pay those prices but this was spot on for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an ideal small hotel with a great location and great service from the owners ie room made up each and complimentary buffet breakfast in the room also each day. Our room was quite small but everything was in place and very cleàn. An ideal location close to beaches within walking distance and plenty of on road parking close to the hotel. Would recommend tò friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
A decent stay
It was a nice and quaint hotel, just a little pricy for the condition it was in, though I think that’s due more to location, which was worth the price. The owners were helpful and very friendly. The chocolate mallow that was left on my bed was delicious. The walls are very thin, which can be counter productive to sleeping, and a fan would have been nice in the room, but overall, a decent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a convenient location to town center and beach front. Stayed in a family room which was quite cramped . Beds were comfortable and there is a breakfast assortment left for you which is a nice touch. Room needs painting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ther was no wifi ould not get the tv to work.no heating no lock on the toilet door.no parking.did not cater for disabled people.the whole experience was terrible. would not recomend this place to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was great and my room well appointed with en suite facilities. Unfortunately the shower would not work and with the self check in service, finding staff was next to impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryclaire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great spot right across street from north berwick golf course. easy access to train to edinburgh. easy bus ride to Gullane on 124 bus. best for for golfers needing few amenities. need to walk up narrow stairs. easy walk to downtown for restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay
Great stay in the Folly Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
the property was presented as a hotel. with breakfast available as an extra, also with a bar on the 3 days of our stay the bar was closed and there was no offer of breakfast on any morning. there is also a very narrow steep stair to negotiate before accessing rooms. there was also no sign of a fire stair. Parking is across the road at the golf course.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would be good if there were more places like that for people who simply need a decent room and shower for the night. It's a self-check in/out with a door code sent to your phone, but it does the job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. The property operates a collect your own key from box system so you must have the pin before arrival. The shower is adequate, there is a kettle for coffee and tea. Nothing fancy but all good. Location perfect to all amenities and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024