Arrandale Guest House

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Double Room (Room 9) | Free WiFi
Garden
Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room 2) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
28 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ
  • University of Edinburgh
    19 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    4 min drive
  • Royal Mile
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    28 min drive

Room options

Single Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room (Room 10)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Arrandale Guest House

3-star guest house in Newington
This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, a computer station, and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a reception hall are onsite.
Arrandale Guest House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edinburgh guesthouse also offers express check-in and express check-out.

Arrandale Guest House is a smoke-free property.

Arrandale Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Arrandale Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 155 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Niko

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived, and rang the doorbell, I was connected though the intercom with someone, whom I had a very hard time understanding. The sound quality of the intercom connection was terrible. The person on the other end was apparently shouting as loud as she could, but still almost nothing was arriving at my end. I had no phone plan in the UK yet, had to activate my Canadian plan, and eventually was able to call her by phone to receive the information on how to access the building and my room. I wonder why they don't just sent an email as other places do. When I eventually entered my room, I figured that it hadn't been serviced. The bedding and towels were obviously from the previous occupant. I called the manager again, and she sent a person over who arrived about 30 min later and cleaned the room. So, my experience certainly wasn't particularly good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible experience.
A lady banged on the door at midnight asking for payment. They had my credit card on file and I offered to pay at check in. The staff did not speak English in an English speaking country. The worst experience ever. The rooms are extremely noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, didn’t see staff but key was left in secure lock and had mobile phone number of owner so this wasn’t an issue. We were really pleased with the room, all recently redecorated. 5 min bus ride into main centre or £10 in taxi. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

hossain

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location and room were great, right on the bus line into town, but check in by ring camera not so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrandale guest house provided a comfortable room and a good spot to rest your head. We stayed in room 6 which has a private bathroom, which was a bit dated but perfectly functional. Points added for a shower with good water pressure. Our room did smell a bit like cigarette smoke when we arrived but it disappeared after we aired out the room. It was most likely due to the smoking spot being right under the window. It’s easy to access centre of town on the bus, small downside is that it is a bit more of a residential area so things like restaurants/coffee shops etc are limited although lots can be accessed a very short bus ride away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Didn’t actually get to stay due to: 1. Hotel took payment 16 days early as it was supposed to be pay at property. 2. No reply to calls or snails for 14 days with a question. 3. Finding out that parking is not included and it’s a free for all on the local streets that are mainly permit only. 4. Finding out there isn’t breakfast available if needed. 5. Finding out it’s an intercom system to okay find the key. All in all it wasn’t what it said it was when we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, older property guest house. No breakfast but local coffee shop really good. Very helpful with a late check in made keys available with the intercom. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ghost Host - Lacks a Personal Touch
Everything about the room in the guest house was fantastic. It was clean and newly finished. All the amenities were provided and it had a lovely bathroom! However, it called itself a "guest house", but there was no host to receive the guests. There was no personal customer service at the reception and no clear direction on the check-in procedure was offered on arrival. We found this exasperating! Another guest fortunately explained the procedure to us. To check in, you had to press a buzzer and an unclear and inaudible voice answered and gave you instructions. We expect this at an Air B&B where the owners are often absent, but not at a guest house. This is the reason that we didn't choose an Air B&B. Therefore we will not be recommending this place to others as it definitely lacked a personal touch and the customer service was non-existent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a terrible stay. There was no parking available except on the street and the map and help was co fusing as hell. The room was spacious and room enough for three.and the beds were clean, and bathroom was clean. But the rest was terrible. The room smelled very odd and and unpleasant. It was also hot and the windows did not open. And the in our booking for 3 people we were given 1 bath mat and 1 handtowel for the room! I contacted the agaent at 8 pm, and when i said we dont have towels and need them now to shower and go to bed, she replied, well I am just going to dinner. I again said we needed them now and she replied she'd bring them later. When is later i asked. She stated 9. She NEVER came to bring the towels!! Just awful customer service!!! Wll tell everyone to stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, walkable to old town and surrounding area, rooms are quaint and it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

deborah

The bed was so small and you could feel broken springs through the mattress Had booked a room with a private bathroom did think this would actually be in our room but it was out in the hallway 2 doors away so had to leave our room to use very inconvenient in the middle of the night and cold
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amirah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, super comfortable. It was clean and very convenient, the bus stop is right outside and it’s a 10 minute walk to various restaurants, shops and convenience stores. There is no breakfast at the property. We did have trouble contacting the property before hand, and Expedia was also unable to contact them. It shows permanently closed on Apple Maps but it is open. When we arrived, they said they don’t even know that number that was online, however the correct phone numbers are listed outside the door. The number should get updated but we felt safe and clean there and that’s the most important part.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice area
Bigger than expected bedroom and bathroom, easy check in and out, nuce area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was hard to find but over all a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaner than some hotels I’ve been in. View is homely, beds are comfy and so many restaurants on the walk into the centre and back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arundel Guest House Edinburgh
Very comfortable, very clean, well run establishment. Excellent location. Room only which suited us. Plenty teabags milk and coffee which was appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was great But before we came in We conversation for 45 minutes To explain That we had missed our flight And that we had booked in october and that we had room 7 and 10 Booknumber Provided So again after 45 minutes We were allowed insiders l’llthink Twice again And Will pass on to other People how They work there
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yamin Lily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a fantastic experience for us to stay. This is our second time staying at Arrandale and it is wonderful. Definitely will come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yamin Lily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the attractions are not in walking distance, the bus stop is nearby and the place is quiet, safe , and clean with lovely responsive staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John I

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023