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 The Stag Head Hotel

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Stag Head Hotel, 8 High Street South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9PP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 194 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
193 reviews

A warm and comfortable atmosphere through out the pub and guest rooms. An excellent view from the top floor of the Firth of Forth.

Sally United States of America

A very nice place to stay, the staff were friendly and the room I stayed in had great views of the nearby bridge. Everything was perfect and it was in a good location.

Ellen United Kingdom

The staff is great. Felt like home very welcoming!!!

Chris United States of America

Location was great view awesome bus ride into town close by

Heather Canada

Great location with beautiful view of the water and train bridge. Staff are amazing! So helpful. Easy bus system into the city

Heather Canada

Incredibly helpful staff who also made you feel very welcome.

Jack United Kingdom

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and ideal location for our short stay.

Sheena United Kingdom

Room was fantastic the view was amazing very clean and comfortable

Veronica United Kingdom

The staff are always so welcome. And room 5 is the best room with views.

Cath United Kingdom

Location excellent. Amazing view from bedroom window day or night ! Staff excellent helpfully and friendly.

David United Kingdom
8.0
Very Good
193 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A warm and comfortable atmosphere through out the pub and guest rooms. An excellent view from the top floor of the Firth of Forth.”
    Sally Sally United States of America United States of America
  • “A very nice place to stay, the staff were friendly and the room I stayed in had great views of the nearby bridge. Everything was perfect and it was in a good location.”
    Ellen Ellen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff is great. Felt like home very welcoming!!!”
    Chris Chris United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was great view awesome bus ride into town close by”
    Heather Heather Canada Canada
  • “Great location with beautiful view of the water and train bridge. Staff are amazing! So helpful. Easy bus system into the city”
    Heather Heather Canada Canada
  • “Incredibly helpful staff who also made you feel very welcome.”
    Jack Jack United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and ideal location for our short stay.”
    Sheena Sheena United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was fantastic the view was amazing very clean and comfortable”
    Veronica Veronica United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff are always so welcome. And room 5 is the best room with views.”
    Cath Cath United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location excellent. Amazing view from bedroom window day or night ! Staff excellent helpfully and friendly.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 5.8
Low score for Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, The Stag Head Hotel features a bar. The property is located 6.2 mi from Edinburgh Zoo. The restaurant serves British cuisine.

At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with free toiletries.

Breakfast is available every morning, and includes Continental and Full English/Irish options. Guests can also make use of the onsite bar, which serves lunches with a range of classic British pub grub, served every day until 17:30.

Popular points of interest near The Stag Head Hotel include Murrayfield Stadium, EICC and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh airport, 7.5 mi away from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Stag Head Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 17, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Beachfront
Bar

Property Highlights

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Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 193 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 5.8
Low score for Edinburgh

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  • Sally
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A warm and comfortable atmosphere through out the pub and guest rooms. An excellent view from the top floor of the Firth of Forth.”
  • Ellen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A very nice place to stay, the staff were friendly and the room I stayed in had great views of the nearby bridge. Everything was perfect and it was in a good location.”
  • Chris
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff is great. Felt like home very welcoming!!!”
  • Heather
    CanadaCanada
    “Location was great view awesome bus ride into town close by”
  • Heather
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location with beautiful view of the water and train bridge. Staff are amazing! So helpful. Easy bus system into the city”
  • Jack
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Incredibly helpful staff who also made you feel very welcome.”
  • Sheena
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and ideal location for our short stay.”
  • Veronica
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room was fantastic the view was amazing very clean and comfortable”
  • Cath
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff are always so welcome. And room 5 is the best room with views.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location excellent. Amazing view from bedroom window day or night ! Staff excellent helpfully and friendly.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hello Can you please confirm that we are allowed to bring one dog to stay at the property with us. Kind regards Jean Atkinson
    Hi Thank you for your message. We are pet friendly so bringing a dog is not a problem at all. There is a £15 additional charge per dog. Kind regards, The Stag Head Hotel
    Answered on August 5, 2020
  • Is the price for two adults include a cooked breakfast
    Thank you for getting in touch. The price does not include breakfast, it is for room only. There is an additional charge of £6.00pp for breakfast. Regards, The Stag Head Hotel
    Answered on February 24, 2020
  • Hello, Is the double room with sea view quiet or subject to disco noise? Would it be easy to get to the hotel from the airport? Kind regards, Catherine
    Hello. There a 2 double rooms with a sea view, 1 of which is above where the disco would be and the other is on the top floor.(The description of the room states which one you would hear the music) Yes, You can get a bus or taxi from the airport.
    Answered on January 11, 2022
  • Is there a place to store a bicycle, or can I bring it into the room if it is clean? Thank you.
    We have a railing in our beer garden where you could lock up a bike if you have a pad lock. Thank you
    Answered on June 18, 2022
  • Hello , how much would the transfer be to Edinburgh airport pick up and drop off please Regards Melitta
    Hi we don’t offer a transfer service. You could either get a private taxi which is roughly £20.00 each way or there is a bus that runs and that would be a few pounds roughly, each way.
    Answered on April 18, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Hawes Pier
    0.4 miles
  • Deep Sea World
    1.3 miles
  • Forth Bridge
    1.4 miles
  • Dalmeny House
    2.3 miles
  • Hopetoun House
    2.5 miles
  • Blackness Castle
    4.7 miles
  • Aberdour Golf Course
    5.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    5.9 miles
  • Aberdour Castle
    5.9 miles
  • Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Edinburgh
    6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Boathouse
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    6.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    8.1 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    8.3 miles
  • Royal Mile
    8.3 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    8.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    8.5 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    8.5 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    8.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    8.6 miles
  • Arthur's Seat
    9.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    3.2 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    40.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Stag Head Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Beachfront
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Stag Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo The Stag Head Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that on Friday and Saturday nights the property hosts a disco in the bar. As a result, guests may experience some noise disruption, particularly in the Twin Room and Family Room between 22:00 and 01:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform The Stag Head Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Stag Head Hotel

  • The Stag Head Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at The Stag Head Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Stag Head Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Stag Head Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family

  • The Stag Head Hotel is 8.1 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

  • The Stag Head Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant