The Lodge At Craigielaw

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

PETER

THE BREAKFAST FOOD WAS CERTAINLY PLENTIFUL AND VERY TASTY, WE COULD NOT FAULT THIS PLACE. THE VIEWS THEMSELVES ARE WORTH THE VISIT, EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE WE FOUND TO BE EXCELLENT.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Jane

Staff couldn’t do enough. Room large as clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Raymond

Great place to stay for golf in the area

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Lorraine

Staff were really friendly and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Murray

Excellent room. Clean, comfy bed, good shower. WiFi didn’t work and mobile phone coverage very poor. Very frustrating.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Sharon

Room was lovely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Kim

Large clean room with a sea view. Staff were excellent. Great breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Lorna

We always stay here when visiting family. Usually great value and great breakfast,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Peter

Faultless from arrival with the friendly greeting and very helpful lady on reception, to the excellent restaurant and delicious food and friendly restaurant staff with Pete especially who we had a great laugh with. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Then checking out with Jennifer who was so helpful and friendly. We have mad a reservation for later in the year and look forward to coming back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Vanessa

Spotlessly clean, excellent staff. Had a small issue, which I reported, and they organised the repair. Would stay there again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Aaron

We stayed as a stop off as part of a longer journey. We booked two rooms, for 2 adults and 2 children (13 and 7)

Staff were amazing, rooms were as expected. Views, bar and breakfast were above expectations.

As a whole, the really enjoyed our brief stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

Mark

YES

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Angela

Room comfortable, clean and nicely decorated.
Staff very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Andy

The room was very spacious and clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming and very attentive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Christopher

Wonderful welcome, staff which went the extra mile, a beautiful breakfast and really good sized room. Faultless.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Karen

We really enjoyed our over night stay in a superior room. The hotel is lovely and the staff were very friendly. The room was spacious and had everything you would need. The only downside was the mattresses were brick hard and killed my back. Breakfast was good.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Joanna

Lovely stay in a beautiful spot. The room was immaculate, very comfy bed ands pillows with the fancy coffee machine a bonus. So quiet, could hear nobody else during the night. Breakfast was delicious and a generous portion and all the staff I spoke to very friendly and helpful. Hope to stay again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Kenneth

room good, staff excellent

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Dawn

Good food, staff were amazing they made the stay special think they should all get a bonus !!! Great bus service if not wanting to drive .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Susan

Excellent night away. Check in was easy. Staff on the desk for check in were great especially jennifer. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Overall great weekend and hope to return

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Lorna

This is a great option for East Lothian. We’ve often stayed here when visiting family. At certain times it’s very inexpensive and always very comfortable. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Margaret

The room was amazing and so clean .. huge bed and great view

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Neil

Large very comfy room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Annette

Lovely staff who couldn't do enough for you, they were really helpful and attentive. Clean and comfortable bedroom. Very nice breakfast, we stayed for evening meal too, which was also very nice. Fabulous views from our room. Everyone polite and friendly. Would highly recommend to my friends and family.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2025

John

Yes, they were absolutely faultless

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Lisa

Superb value for money. Our room was spotlessly clean and serviced every day. It was great that our towels weren't replaced when we hung them up. I would highly recommend having an evening meal there as both of our choices were delicious.
Great location - we went into Edinburgh three times and used the park and ride at Wallyford which is a 15 minute drive away.
Stunning views from the restaurant.
We shall definitely recommend The Lodge to anyone who wants to stay in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Barry

Courteous and helpful staff. Particular mention for Josh who, amongst other helpful actions, provided Cullen Skink for my wife when it wasn't even on the menu! Very friendly staff all round, made us feel welcome.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Lorna

We’ve stayed here many times when visiting family locally. Would not consider anywhere in the area. Special mention to Marion in the dining area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Lovely quiet room with great view. Lovely dining area too.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Jean

Attending wedding in area and chose to stay here for few nights. We’ve had a first class stay. Room was spacious fresh and clean. Staff went above and beyond. Both nights had dinner and again complements to the chef. Would definitely return.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Johann

Beautiful Gholf coarse, bed needs new matras. But in general staff are very friendly, helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Julie

Stunning

This has been my favourite find so far. The location is stunning, environment relaxing, the staff are fantastic. I have enjoyed many return visits to dine in the lovely restaurant and to stay. The children feel this is like a home from home and treat some of the staff like family.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Emma

Stayed here as we had a wedding nearby. We were able to check in early and the room was very clean and a good size.

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

Christine

We liked everything about the property & surroundings. One annoying problem was sound of voices & doors closing outside our room in the corridor very late at night & very early in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Delia

Cannot fault, would totally recommend

Cannot fault this hotel. From check in to check out all of the staff were friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The whole experience was relaxing with amazing views over the golf course and the sea beyond. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was so comfortable, slept like a log. The food in the restaurant was good value, cooked fresh and was well presented - delicious.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent all round

Could not have been better.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Julie

Spectacular

We enjoyed a fabulous stay. Thank you to all the staff. The children said they had the best night's sleep ever and enjoyed the best dinner ever. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and helpful. The views are breathtaking and the relaxed environment left us feeling immediately at home. We are already planning our next visit. Thank you all once again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Michael

We had a one night stay at Craigielaw. Thouroughly enjoyed our time there. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was spacious well equiped and spotless. We only had one breakfast, so cant comment on the dinner service, but we were very satisfied and would have no hesitation in recommending Craigielaw.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

??

Very spacious and clean room. Great view by the sea. Not far from Edinburgh city centre. Definately a good option.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Kelly

Great place for a comfortable and relaxing over night stay with lovely breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Sara

Perfect for a quiet weekend away

Beautiful hotel in lovely surroundings. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. Booked to stay one night as we were attending an even locally but wish we had stayed the whole weekend.
The hotel is modern, clean and spacious. The rooms are well fitted out with thoughtful attention to detail.
The food in the restaurant was great quality with good portion sizes and very tasty.
I’d love to see an alternative to plastic single use milk portions and toiletries.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Lorna

Excellent

Perfect location outside Edinburgh. Ideal for us visiting family locally. Charming staff and great views.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Kelly

Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable rooms, quiet surrounding. Lovely breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2024

George

Pleasant stay.
We were wary about staying at a golf course hotel (not being golfers) but we had a lovely stay.
Friendly staff, close to E Lothian towns, lovely evening meal, easy parking.
A good alternative to over priced Edinburgh hotels.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

PHILIP

Lovely hotel in a beautiful spot. good facilities and very friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

john

Staff first class nothing a problem , we stayed one night wish we had stayed more, Room 4 excellent . Many thanks

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Marwa

Very thankful for staff acknowledging the late check in and showing around. Explained clearly all aspects and Breakfast was lovely. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Friendly atmosphere with beautiful ocean view.
Enjoyed watching golf and would love to go back again. Felt safe and secure. Room was fully stocked and comfortable. Thank you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Donald

Food was good

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Lynn

Disappointed with breakfast considering the amount of money I was charged. I think if they knew the chefs were going to be off this should have reflected in the price I was charged. Vastly over pricey

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Dave

EXCELLENT ALL ROUND.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2024

M

Great stay, lovely room and attentive staff. Will definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2023

kenneth

everything was fantastic for our family stay

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Alan

Pleasant and friendly place to stay. Nice view and quiet. Breakfast was enjoyabe. Perfect for peaceful few days.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Staff very friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

Colin

The room was spacious, clean and the views from tge rooms were spectacular. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Can't wait to come back and maybe be able to enjoy what looks like a wonderful golf course.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2023

Stephen

Great Friendly staff from arrival to departure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

John Chesterfield

The owners must have spent a lot of money on this premises, decor was excellent, service was excellent.
Great staff and nothing was to difficult for them. We were impressed wih the food and the rooms were outstanding including the beds.
I will consider returning to the lounge in the future, John C B

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2023

Louis

The location for golfers is excellent, plenty choice of golf course in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Margaret

A comfortable place to stay

Everything perfect until we went to shower and found previous guest's soap residue on the wire shower basket!
Had to request a clean mug at breakfast- explanation was the tables were set when it was dark, so splashes couldn't be seen (Yes, really .... )

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Allan

Absolutely lovely stay, great accommodations, great staff, great breakfast, excellent parking, safe secure

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

James

We loved everything about the stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food and service are great and everyone was so welcoming

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Matt

Great place

Great modern facility. Awesome service

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2023

Mandy

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful place to stay. The room was very large and comfortable and spotlessly clean.
We had two meals at the restaurant and they were lovely.
The staff were wonderful, very friendly and helpful.
All in all a great place to stay and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2023

Andy

The room we booked overlooked the river forth and was so peaceful. Food amazing! Room so fresh and inviting! Maybe just a firmer mattress.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2023

Sean

Arrived very late, wonderfully warm welcome. Quick check in, nice room, good breakfast.

Flying visit but hope to return and spend a bit more time in the area.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Lorna

Fantastic option for the area.

No idea how they can do, what they do for the price!!

Excellent in every way.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2022

Simone

Would have left if I wasn't staying with family

The hotel is nice. The rooms are spacious and clean. But the bed was atrocious. You could feel every spring. I slept for 1h before waking up with back pain. After trying to layer every duvet and blanket on top of the mattress, my partner went to reception to find us another room. The room we were given was sleepable, but the mattress was sloping and I had to place a pillow on my side so I wouldn't roll out of it. If I wasn't staying with more people, we would have left and probably slept in the car and I think we would have slept better. The people on the other room also complained of their bed. Breakfast was cold and generic. There were two girls and a guy waiting, but only the guy seemed to be working and running to serve everyone while the girls stood at the bar watching. We ran out of coffee, juice, sugar, milk, eggs, bacon.. and there wasn't much of a rush in replacing it. My brother was meant to be staying there next week.. I told him to find somewhere else. Wouldn't go back if it was the only place left. The car and a garage coffee would have been better.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2022

Robert R

Very pleasant stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Marie

Our stay at Craigielaw

Lovely room, cosy and warm. Lovely views. All staff very helpful. Food was superb. Not been since before Covid but will certainly be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2022

Karen

Very friendly staff, excellent customer service and fantastic food. However, the bedrooms were tired and in need of a makeover. Beds were uncomfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2022

HUGH

Great venue, rooms superb, staff excellent, was great having breakfast overlooking the course and the Firth. Also great value, we will definitely be coming back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2022

Colin

A unique hotel on a great golf course ideal both for anyone playing golf or just getting away from it all

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Great value

Stayed for 1 night. Had dinner, drinks and breakfast in the hotel. Polite staff. Dinner was superb. Could have been offered a breakfast menu (we did ask but none), as my partner ordered eggs Benedict and it came with avocado instead of bacon/ham which he would not have ordered. Would stay again however. No issues. Lovely location and parking on site.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Guy

Stunning location with very friendly and welcoming staff.
Only a small number of rooms so great service. It was very quiet plus the room had just been redecorated and the new carpet smelt lovely!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Hotel, great! Service, not so great.

The Lodge is done to a high standard and has a great restaurant.
Our room, was spacious, warm and done to high standard.
Location is out of the way but maybe that's what some people are looking for and of course if you are looking for a round of golf, the course looks amazing with some great views.
However, What let our experience down was the lack of customer service from the front desk.
We tried to contact the front desk on numerous occasions to ask for directions as our satnav was given us false directions.
When we found the hotel, we went inside to check in. There was no one at the front desk, just a small sign to direct us to go to the bar. We went to the bar and we were then told to go back to front desk and somebody would be with us in a minute. We found a young man checking us in to be quite rude and very unhelpful. When we said to him we had been trying to phone the front desk, he replied with “I’ve been too busy at the bar, I wouldn’t have answered the phone”
Once we had checked in, the staff member then asked us if we were going to dine with them for dinner, before we could answer, we were told that it was very busy and if we didn’t want to dine with him he would be we need to let him know now. He didn’t make us feel welcome atall. We understand that hotel dining can be busy however his tone was very dismissive and we were made to feel like an inconvenience.
Our negative experience is more down to the service upon checking in, and not the quality of the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2021

Katharine

Highly recommend

Beautiful hotel, modern and clean. Staff couldn’t have been lovelier, food was excellent

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely accommodation and very good service

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2020

Emma

Fabulous weekend

Stunning place to spend our weekend, staff very friendly and couldn’t fault the food, delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable and clean. Good breakfast too!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2020

Francesca

Lovely stay

We booked a night here last minute as we had dinner booked at The Bonnie Badger in Gullane.
The staff were all really friendly, the room lovely clean and spacious with a nice hot powerful shower.
We both really enjoyed breakfast and both hope to come back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

Tom

Winter break

We had an excellent stay, even the weather turned for the better. Views from our room were stunning. Definately to be recommended. Thank you to all the staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

LEChristie

All staff professional and friendly. Enjoyable food...good range throughout the day. Locals use just for eating. Paid extra for room with view over golf course, worth it. Flat course with challenging raised greens. Weather was worst week of winter so golf was limited but good base to explore the surrounding areas North Berwick, Dunbar, Eyemouth, Berwick on Tweed. Lots of nearby excellent golf courses. Recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Kirsty

Very clean, friendly helpful staff and great food.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

Di

Fab stay

Lovely room, great service, very clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great accommodation in a lovely setting.

Room was spacious and comfortable. All staff were pleasant and friendly.
Food was very good.
Lovely location and ample parking.
Overall, good value.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Staff could have been more pleasant. Rooms are clean but lack character

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Yvonne

Hotel spot on,views fantastic,sevice A1,food very good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2019

Shari

Father Son golfing in Scotland

Facility was clean and comfortable, people were super friendly and accommodating. Great stay in Scotland, I would enthusiasticly recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2019

John

The Lodge at Craigielaw- a must for anyone

The Lodge at Craigielaw was a great place to stay in order to explore the area. Although very attractive to golfers I’d encourage anyone wanting quality accommodation not to overlook “The Lodge”. Food, service and views across the golf course all added to a wonderful couple of days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely golf hotel, we stayed one night for a local wedding, the staff couldn't do enough for us. Excellent cooked breakfast too

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2019

Robert

Business trip

I want to stay again

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2018

Lyndsay

Very pleasant hotel. When we arrived on Friday evening it seemed closed at reception as no one there. The taxi driver took us round and the bar staff saw us. Needs a comfy seat in reception and a better larger mat so the front area doesn’t get so dirty. Otherwise very pleasant - excellent dinner and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2018

Alby

Pleasant and welcoming staff. Excellent sea views from the room.

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2018

Alastair

East Lothian visit

Fully enjoyed our stay. Staff extremely helpful. Food well prepared and presented. Not too much to do locally unless you are a golfer. Marvellous location with view over golf course to the sea.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Golfers choice.

Rooms a good size, nice shower and bathroom. The poor WiFi and TV reception is hard to understand these days as its really an essential especially as the 4g is patchy in the area.
Good breakfast, but dinner menu a bit limited.
Ideal for groups of golfers, but it makes the combined bar/ restaurant a little bit rowdy if your out for a relaxing break.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2018

David

Will return . perfect for golf / business

An excellent three star hotel with several amazing Golf courses within a 20 minute drive. 10/10. Price range affordable and generally very good value. Breakfasts excellent but dinners average and need a little more imagination. Very good Indian restaurant in Aberlady. Staff were well led and very helpful. The fact remains the restaurant and function room was being used all nights and the large public room was constantly full between 6pm and later. Speaks volumes for the local community and the Hotel however difficult to relax informally and tended to be pushed back into bedroom to escape..Bad Wifi reception. Date of stay 22-26th January 2018

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2018

Jacquie

Cheeky little find

Fabulous view , extremely clean and large room . Excellent and friendly staff . Great golf and excellent breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2018

Stuart

Hidden Gem

We live locally and we stayed one night as we were moving house and wanted a rest between emptying one house filling the new one. We knew about the golf course but not about the accommodation. We were very impressed with the staff, the facilities and the cost.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2017

Caren

Room was very clean. Food was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2017

Dennis

Great location and helpful staff

We stayed at this hotel for convenience and we were well looked-after by all the staff. The rooms were spacious and very clean. We will definitely return.