Name: Maitlandfield House Hotel
Address: 24 Sidegate, Haddington, GB

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

jock

Beautiful hotel and grounds in a great area, within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and riverside walk. The staff were very helpful and breakfast was superb with no wait. The hotel is a little run-down and needing investment but that was reflected in the price I paid; the overall experience and service was first rate.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Graham

A bit dated but very clean and the breakfast was very nice plenty of options

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Stephen

Staff very helpful, rooms clean & tidy, food was nice, downside was they closed the bar at 10pm on a Saturday night.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

John williams

Hotel in a very poor state. Virtually falling down. Breakfast was edible but not good. It was not a good idea to ask for two poached eggs on toast as they did not think they had enough eggs. Redeeming itself in that the bed linen was very clean as were the towels and they did provide tea, coffee and bottled water daily. We did not eat in the evening as they had a problem with getting a chef. We were fortunate to eat out locally. The bathroom was a problem. The shower over the bath would not stay in its position and squirted water everywhere which made the bath very slippery and dangerous. Also the temperature gauge would not work properly so either very hot or very cold.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Really needs updating. Like goin back into 60/70’s. Some of the outside buildings need repaired. Room 14 is tiny, but clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Simon

Very friendly and helpful stsff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Kara

Hotel, was tired, room was very clean, staff were helpful, friendly smile. Breakfast was nice. Good value for money. Good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Kevin

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Caroline

Conveniently located for the centre of Haddington, the hotel is comfortable, quiet with good onsite parking. We didn't have an evening meal, although the menu looked great but we were out with friends. We did have breakfast which was good, a selection of cereals, juice, help yourself tea and coffee, full English. The staff were really friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Lesley

David on Reception was exceptional in his customer service, ensuring I had a comfortable room & arranged my vegetarian afternoon tea at short notice.
I was delighted with the bedroom I was given! So bright & clean (extra praise for the bathroom 👏) & really good, thick towels - a real bonus in my eyes! Delicious poached eggs for breakfast too. Yes, there's a dilapidated conservatory adjoining but I was told it's taken 4 years for council planning permission to be granted for its demolition/upgrade to happen - hardly the owner's fault. I would stay again - so peaceful & quiet too. Very comfy bed, again with good quality linen. Thank you for these touches.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Mark

My reaction on arriving was that the building was uninhabited. Sadly it was the hotel that I had booked, and looked more like a hostel for the homeless. To say it had seen better days would be very kind. The people on check-in were nice enough. The linen and towels clean. However, if I had arrived early enough in the day I wouldn't have stayed and I would have got my money back.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

mrs r e

As I say after every visit - often once a month - owners lovely - very professional - staff friendly…
Rooms always clean
Dining room / lounge welcoming
Meals good

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Ray

The room given was not close to the picture advertised. I checked in to the most dismal undersized room that my partner insisted we find another hotel. This we did. On the positive side the Receptionist was extremely helpful and a pleasure to deal with. A true professional.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Alan

Friendly check in, comfortable room. Lovely breakfast with good service.
The exterior of the hotel is looking a little tired but they are waiting permission to renovate.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Laura

We checked in late & were made to feel inconvenient, the kitchen closed long before we arrived which wasn’t the best welcome after long travel.

We also left a laptop charger & staff were not very solution orientated and didn’t help us find a way to retrieve the forgotten item.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

mrs r e

Parking always easy
Nice garden setting for a ‘country house’ hotel

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Christina

Very dated and scruffy. Mould on window wood. Holes in curtain. Toilet needing bleach
Soundproofing non existent- could hear neighbours’ conversations and coughing through night. Creaking floors
Not a nice experience and half price would have been too much
Another 2 people complained about how run down
Expedia go and check please!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Lesley

Plenty of parking. We had a family room which was lovely and comfortable! A king size bed and a good size single. It was lovely and warm, plenty of hot water and large fluffy towels. We had a delicious cooked breakfast in the morning, food was plentiful and lovely quality. We would definitely stay there again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Andrew

Very clean room, very friendly helpful staff and owners. Very reasonably priced lovely meal

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

cheryl

The room was extremely small. The bathroom you could barely move. The shower door did not close and could not get hot water. We were expected a lot more for our money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

mrs r e

A lovely visit as usual

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Sharon

My room was clean, warm & very comfortable.
Easy WiFi connection. Plenty of tea/coffee facilities.
All staff were so helpful and friendly, but full marks go to the lovely chap at reception, who helped with the 'uncorking' of my birthday bottle of vino!
A perfect stay on my way home to Kent.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

mrs r e

Welcoming
Clean
Convenient
Parking
Worth a visit

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

mrs r e

Shower need ‘played’ with - not too easy to understand

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Philip

Large room with comfortable bed

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Crismel

Very welcoming.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Alan

All good

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Anastasia

Very friendly stuff . The beds were cleaned but we had a problem with the shower .

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

HEATHER

lovely staff on reception and at breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Annie

Friendly staff and large rather dark room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

John

Had a pleasant stay. Spotlessly clean room. Staff friendly and delicious cooked breakfasts.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Stuart

The staff are very polite and the food is good.
The WiFi is non existent in the rooms and slow in the public areas

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

CRH

Bathroom could do with the black mould removing!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2025

malcolm

The hotel looks tired in need of a repaint, the room was dark with only a small window so there was very little natural light, the decor was dated and the carpet threadbare ,the bed was comfortable and the shower was good and the room was clean, for what was classed as a superior room it was disappointing.
The breakfast didn’t have an alternative to a cooked breakfast other than cereal and toast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Brian

Breakfast was good.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Gordon

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was great for access all across East Lothian for e.g. golf and sightseeing, and for walking into town. Breakfasts were good, dinner was OK. Bar was Ok but could do with more comfortable furniture. My bedroom (#18) was absolutely tiny and could barely fit the double bed in it, but there were much larger rooms for the same price. Bedroom view was of a section of roofing. So overall the room was not good. The hotel was a little run down and could do with some renovation, but was clean, friendly and had good breakfasts. I'd stay there again if I could be assured of a normal sized hotel room, but would not stay if the room were to be the size of room #18.

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

Nicola

Staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. But building is very run down, very “tired” and badly in need of a major overhaul. Peeling paint, awful carpets, dated furniture, rotting woodwork. Very basic food. Such a shame because it’s a super location. Stayed 2 nights, nobody serviced my room. I hope it can be saved! But I wouldn’t stay there again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Dougal

Excellent and helpful staff.

Front-desk staff *exceptionally* helpful, efficient and friendly. Rooms cleaned and tidied efficiently. Very well-placed hotel, ideal for all Haddington Lammermuir festival events. Wi-fi fine and free. Breakfast sadly mediocre apart from the eggs and mushrooms. No fresh fruit at all. Only ultra-processed or sugary cereals. (To be fair, porridge was available from kitchen.) Breakfast fruit juices were more like squash, coffee was weak and poor quality. Rooms small but adequate and peaceful, beds comfortable, slept very well once we switched off the heating and opened the window. Shower tiny but clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Marie

Staff helpful

Staff friendly. Room fine but WiFi hit or miss.
Breakfast very filling only negative was orange juice was orange squash; tea was pre- made in a flask and weak to taste.
However cooked breakfast was freshly made and very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Suwayne

The receptionists and other workers were very welcoming and professional and helpful and accomodating.I dont like the rule of the hotel about you cant bring outside food(cooked) like pizza and food in box etc., into your room.That is the worse rule you can have at a hotel without a proper explanation that makes sense.Was told guests complain about the smell.That cant be.Because if a restaurant is on property,how does that explanation make sense.If one is worried about rats and cockroaches etc.,then the hotel needs to make sure they have people who clean the rooms properly and deep clean the hotel a couple times per year.I was most disappointed in that rule as I have been many countries all over the world and I have never heard nor encountered that rule before.However the hotel is at a good location,church across the road,restaurant down the road like 1 minute walk,walk for maybe 10 minutes and get into town with many options for restaurants etc.Reliable cab called JT Taxis is great.Bus system is in town to take you to places like Edinburgh etc.This has been the best experiences at a Hotel I have had in the UK and I've been to many in the UK.My only disappointment is the food issue.They even gave me a packed lunch 5 am when I was checking out because I would miss breakfast.Their breakfast is amazing by the way.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Mathew

The property itself was in an ideal location for us between our home and Edinburgh airport, great for breaking up the drive before an early morning flight. The staff via Expedia messaging were also very helpful with our late arrival for check in… However, what cannot be ignored were the facts that the towels and bedding were dirty, there were a huge number of insects in the room including midges, spiders and daddy long legs, the quality of finish in the bathroom and bedroom were poor, with marks on the walls, cracks on the walls and around windows, and the bathroom feeling like it had not been redecorated, potentially even not been deep cleaned in decades rather than years.

All in all, good location for airport, but felt more like the Only Fools and Horses, Jolly Boys’ outing episode hotel that the Trotters stayed in rather than a modern day hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

George

Fine for a short stay for family reasons.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Good stay

We had a good 2 night stay. Food was excellent and staff very friendly

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Lynn

Perfectly acceptable for a night passing through

Very helpful friendly staff. Not as bad as some of the reviews make out. Yes, run down, but clean and comfortable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Christine

Looks like the property is being worked on. Was nice inside and very good breakfast and friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

samuel

Perfect

Our stay here was perfect. The staff were amazing! The beds were so comfy. We couldn't of asked for more. We will definitely be staying again next time we visit Scotland.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Veronica

The staff were friendly and the area of Haddington is chill and safe for women travelers. My only comment is the building and some of the interior is a bit old but its gives it character. Plus, the staff accommodated my dietary options as much as they could which I appreciate!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Annette

Very clean room, kind, friendly, staff. Delicious food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Marsha

This hotel was excellent, had a separate bar and a beautiful dining room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Andrea

The owners are doing an incredible job of updating and renovating the property! Breakfast was amazing every morning, and the staff were all fantastic. They are actively working to improve the space. The room was small, but very clean with a comfortable bed and small but nicely updated ensuite.
We stayed for three nights. It’s a very quiet and comfortable place to be!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Alicja

Good location. The staff is really friendly. Good choice of meals in restaurant. Nice Scottish breakfast in there. Hotel located in quiet town, just 25-30 min drive to Edinburgh. Classic room a bit smaller, but it's fine for two nights. Bathroom clean with some toiletries. If someone is looking for luxury book Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh :)

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Maria

The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful, assisting with public transport enquires and offering suggestions for post dinner walks.
The township of Haddington was equally wonderful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Theresa

2 Nights outside Edinbourgh

Nice quiet Inn with lovely staff. Full Scottish breakfast included. Family room was a bit tight but worked. Surfaces were clean but baseboards and room corners could use a deep clean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Average hotel helpful staff

My stay was alright, pillows were terribly uncomfortable. The area was nice and quiet.Staff very helpful in finding me a taxi for the following morning.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Lorraine

The staff are lovely and helpful. property is a little dated but okay for the money

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Michael

Very nice hotel with nice breakfast options, an old building that has charm but does lack some modern facilities like USB charger and the TV is small and basic while the door key is old fashioned with a large key ring to carry. It's a nice quiet area and only 5 mins walk from the bus stop where buses can take as little as 45mins into Edinburgh. Overall very good value for money with plenty of space for parking on site, ideal if you're not planning to spend much time at the hotel but want a peaceful stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Merfyn

Comfortable and convenient stay

I stayed for one night whilst visiting family. The hotel is well located and just a few minutes walk from the centre of Haddington. The room was fine and spotlessly clean but hotel overall does feel a little tired. That said the warmth of the welcome was genuine. Breakfast was fresh and plenty of choice. I would have no hesitation in staying there again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Karen

Very historic

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

James

Professional, warm and friendly welcome by the man on reception. Ate in the restaurant which was very good value & excellent food. Very comfortable bed. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Rita

Very welcoming and hospitable owners and staff. Lovely setting minutes’ walk from dining, cafes, river walks, and bus stop.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

mrs r e

Felt lovely as always…. A traditional hotel that has been tastefully (suits the building) updated and decorated
Will be back later in year

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Denise

Clean and comfortable but needs modernising.

Big property but needs updating especially in bedrooms and bathrooms. Everything was clean and bed was comfortable and location was great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Terence

Central to Haddington but property needs some renovation. Carpets in room terribly dirty and stained. Breakfast average.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Margaret

A pleasant, comfortable stay and an excellent breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2025

Jon

Working away book single room small even smaller bathroom struggle to dry after shower unfortunately mould on grout and ceiling needs a good clean and revamp

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Brian

Inside ok, outside tired appearance

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Pat

The staff were welcoming and efficient.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Good hotel, slightly aged but everything was very clean. Excellent service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Catherine

The staff very friendly and helpful the room was clean and spacious the outside as you drive in was a bit to be desired looked very tired needs a bit of tlc… breakfast was good although I prefer a nice cup of tea and they had pre-prepared the tea in a hot jug so it was very stewed ( just my opinion) apart from that a lovely stay would have no hesitation in going back again x

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2025

Oliver

Unfortunately tired and in need of a refirb, from turning into the property we could tell this wasn't what was expected. However the couple of members of staff we had interactions with were brilliant, just ashame the building and rooms doesnt quite match

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Fabulous staff and the breakfast was lovely. Excellent location. Only gripe is that the mattress was uncomfortable for me.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Martin

Lovely area, clean room but dated, outside of the building looks shabby but Lovely quiet ground.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Barry

Friendly staff, clean & convenient Hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Ian

Mathew on check in explained everything about the hotel and was so helpful.The only problem we found was the water pressure in the shower could be better .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

James

Work Trip

The hotel is getting pretty run down.
The bar is all boarded up round the back.
We ate out and had a few pints at a pub 2 mins away.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2025

Sharon

The first impression driving in was terrible due to dilapidated appearance of sunroom/annex. We almost didn’t go in. The hotel was comfortable but needs renovation in some areas. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Martin

Didn lyk the bar as opened at 7pm two late would be nice to fin work and have z couple pints before get showered apart from that.all a ok

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Marian

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Alex

Good all round.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Lesley

A pleasant stay. Beds very comfortable. Meal in restaurant was excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2025

Patricia

The staff are absolutely brilliant, could not fault them. The hotel needs some upgrading. Food is delicious in the hotel,

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Gill

It was a good location. Parts of the hotel were looking a little tired but maintenance was in hand. The staff were great and very helpful and enthusiastic. Our room was comfortable and clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Jenny

I thought my stay was excellent value for money. The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Nikhil

Very nice place,

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

mrs r e

Frequent visitor… worth considering a visit

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2025

Debbie

This hotel was comfy although a bit dated . The actual hotel could do with some modernisation . The staff were friendly & breakfast was okay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Dorothy

Nice old building but needs a lot of work doing to it !

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2025

Trevor

Staff,friendly and helpful,room large,clean,good bathroom,food,couldhave more choice but what there ,was was OK.Outside needs a bit of TLC,maybe a job for summer

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Gordon

undergoing some refurbishment, internally everything looks great and welcoming.staff were excellent.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2025

Amanda

lovely weekend

weather was great, we slept well and felt refreshed, they had a good gluten-free option for breakfast. lovely staff, kind and very helpful. Easy to find and good parking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

bill

We upgraded the room to a suite. That did the trick. Great people.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Joan

I cannot praise the staff enough for the care and attention they gave me, my husband and our friends. The hotel was valued for money and the food was very good. I would return back to this hotel.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2025

Ian

staff excellent and helpfull the one meal we had was fine and the breakfasts were good. But hotel and surroundings were tired needs a lot of money spent to upgrade it.
compared with other hotels in this part of scotland the day rate was a good bit cheaper

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Franc

very friendly hotel, lovely staff, enjoyable stay all the time.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2025

mrs r e

Very pleasant as always - recently decorated any areas - very nice

Definitely recommend a visit
Roma

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2025

Lorraine

AVERAGE

A firm mattress on 1 bed near door in room 19. Tea at breakfast could have been warmer. Night porter on desk out of reception hours. Number to phone reception and book of hotel breakfast and evening meal times in room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Anna

the accommodation was excellent..Food very good and staff very pleasant and helpful..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Birthday celebration

Ticked all the boxes, a lot more spacious than it looked from the outside. Rooms were clean and equipped with what you need, the Tunnocks caramel log was a lovely nostalgic treat with my coffee- appreciated. I would recommend this hotel for a short stay. Staff were really friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

CLIVE

outside would be very nice with a lick of paint
staff very good

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

david

Maitlandfield House Hotel was an ideal location for our social visit to Haddington. Good central location, off road private parking, quite and close to the town centre.
The staff were polite, friendly and professional. It felt like a home from home and that they cared for their guests.
Food options very good, especially the Scottish cooked breakfast and Scots porridge.

Leisure Partner