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Macdonald Houstoun House

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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, pool loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool

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 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

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

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Houstoun House. During your stay, you'll be close to Five Sisters Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Tower Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body wraps, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 9 minutes by car from Linlithgow Palace and 10 minutes from Royal Highland Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are 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
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.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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