The Dalmahoy Hotel

Location

Located 11km (7 miles) west of Edinburgh, the Dalmahoy is easy to reach via car or public transport. It’s just a 15-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport (depending on traffic), or you can reach it within 45 minutes from Edinburgh Waverly Train Station if you have taken the train to Edinburgh. Simply hop on one of the many buses which run out of the city and you’ll be at the Dalmahoy in no time.

What to Do in the Area

Because of its location outside of the city, and as it is a resort itself, you may be thinking that there’s not much to do in the nearby area. Well, you’d be wrong! It’s just 8km (5 miles) from the coast and the rugged coastline of Midlothian is home to some fantastic walks.

You can also take hikes up the nearby Pentland Hills, or even spend a day in Edinburgh itself – one of the most charming, historically rich cities in the world. There are also good transport links to other nearby Scottish cities for a day trip, such as Glasgow, Fife or Perth.

Facilities at The Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Edinburgh

Alongside its two 18-hole golf courses, the hotel boasts an impressive 215 rooms. All of these rooms adhere to strict no-smoking policies, including electronic cigarettes or vapes. Moreover, each room is equipped with a 49-inch television screen, free WiFi, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

There is also a health club – home to both a gym and a spa, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, and guests can also book yoga classes if they wish. The hotel is also home to a 24-hour business centre, including conference rooms which can be hired out privately.

Restaurants and Bars

The Pentland: Serving up breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner, The Pentland is the main restaurant at The Dalmahoy. Locally sourced, traditional Scottish produce is the theme of the food here.

Brasserie: Serving lunch, dinner, light snacks and room service, The Brasserie is a more relaxed environment in which to enjoy favourites such as pizza, burgers and fish and chips.

The Tasting Room: This room can be booked out for a luxurious private dining experience – perfect for a special family celebration.

The Douglas Lounge: Curl up on a sofa with a traditional Scotch whisky, or a cocktail if you’d prefer.

The James Braid Bar: Named after one of the greatest golfers of all time, the James Braid Bar is the place to be for sports fans. Live coverage of all your favourite sports throughout the day and night, with a bar serving all of your favourite beers, wines and spirits.

Darnley’s Gin Terrace: Perfect for the summer months, this outdoor terrace is open from 11:00 and only closes when the sun goes down. Enjoy some local gin while watching the day go by.

Cocktail Bar: It does as the name suggests – you can even let the mixologists know what flavours you like, and they can create something perfect for your tastes – how good is that?

Services

A hotel that prides itself on delivering the finest service, you can expect nothing less than first-class at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club. Whether you wish to make use of the room service option to have breakfast in bed for a slow start to the day, or you’d prefer to make the most of the excursions and activities that they offer, the world really is your oyster. Book yourself onto a yoga class for something different to do, or if golf’s not your scene, why not treat yourself to a relaxing spa day?

Rooms

The hotel has 215 rooms, all of which are equipped with 49-inch TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and more. There are also several suites to choose from for a really luxurious experience, and these come with your very own espresso machine, robes, slippers, estate views and more.

What to Go For

For avid golfers, it’s a no-brainer that you should choose to stay here. Even for those not interested in golf, whether you want a weekend away with your friends, or a family holiday, staying at the Dalmahoy is ideal. Go for the golf – stay for the service.

Sustainability

The Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club scores a perfect 7/7 on Enjoy Travel’s Sustainability Rating Criteria. They pride themselves on locally sourcing as much food as possible, from vegetables to meat. All of the wastewater is treated on-site and reused whenever possible. From a wildlife conservation side, they have bee nests which are protected on the golf course, as well as a dedicated badger conservation area.

Renewable energy sources are used throughout the hotel as a way of cutting down on unnecessary energy waste. For those guests concerned about the sustainability of where they stay, we can assure you that this will not be the case at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club in Edinburgh.