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Macdonald Houstoun House

Property class: 4

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An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden chairs, and a view of a green forest.
A tree-lined driveway leading to a white building with a dark roof.
A large white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bottles, and a fireplace in the background.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Place, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beecraigs Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, a red throw blanket, and a wooden headboard. A bedside table with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a candle is visible.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, a decorative lamp, and a vase with flowers on a bedside table.

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A round wooden table with a tea set, a vase of flowers, and two chairs with purple cushions.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and candles, and a view of the hallway.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

A bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a candle.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

A neatly made bed with a red blanket, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a desk with a lamp.

Double Super Deluxe

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for DELUXE FOUR POSTER

A display of Elemis White Lotus & Lemis Gentle Soap products on a shelf.

DELUXE FOUR POSTER

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Broxburn

Macdonald Houstoun House places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Golf Club. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 71 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Beecraigs Country Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Uphall Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chenzo's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Larder Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Oatridge Hotel & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

At Macdonald Houstoun House, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
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 onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

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
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Macdonald Houstoun House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Houstoun House?

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Houstoun House on Oct 29, 2026 start from $107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Macdonald Houstoun House?

This hotel is located in Broxburn, close to Livingston Designer Outlet, Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho, and Linlithgow Palace. You'll also find Deer Park Golf and Country Club and Almondvale Stadium within a short drive.

Is a spa located at Macdonald Houstoun House?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House include a casino on the premises?

No, Macdonald Houstoun House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Macdonald Houstoun House serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Tower Restaurant.

Will Macdonald Houstoun House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Macdonald Houstoun House for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

How close is the airport from Macdonald Houstoun House?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Houstoun House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Does Macdonald Houstoun House offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Macdonald Houstoun House if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and always well looked after. This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay. Kind staff & nice rooms. Loved all of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely and I love the grounds at this hotel! Used the pool & spa facilities for the first time and they were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were friendly. The setting and grounds were absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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comfortable stay in a big light and airy twin bed room. good sized bathroom with a bath. Top quality breakfast and evening meal. Bar was cosy and welcoming. Lovely grounds with a delightful garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with well maintained lawns
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly, efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff at this hotel are amazing. I can't compliment them enough. This is the 2nd time we've stayed here as a famiky and hands down, the best hotel staff I've ever come across.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with lovely staff and a great pool. Rooms are a good size with comfortable chairs and a bathroom with a bath. Good base for some sightseeing, including Edinburgh only 20 minutes away by train.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stunning hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great sized family room, good pool facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel for leisurely stay. All staff, especially Kirsty and Chloe, on reception, were friendly and professional. Great dining options and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our daughter Shannon had an evening wedding reception. The staff were all excellent and attentive. Would totally recommend this venue. It was more like a party. Food was the best. All our guests loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff are great very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and spacious the beds were very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the spa was fantsatic,the restaurant food was outstanding, and very reasonably priced highly recommended we had a fantastic time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, good breakfast, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Became my favorite hotel in Scotland, just wish they had my king bed available as stated on my reservation, and a bit more firm pillows. Beautiful property, walking around there was lovely. Staff are amazing! Would definitely go back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very expensive for food. Half board only allows for £60 per room for dinner. This does not allow for two courses to be included in the meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel we had the big family room across courtyard. Pool was large and clean. Dinner was nice in restaurant albeit service of food slow but other than that can’t complain. Had a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful grounds. Lovely bar and breakfast. Staff excellent. Rooms dated. Bathrooms dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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fast wifi, rooms are old fashioned but in keeping with the building, bed comfy, bathroom small but clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful grounds and buildings, but for breakfast the croissants and butter were both minimal/poor. Everything else was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026