Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Sports facility
Fireplace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Linlithgow Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Royal Highland Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 Royal Highland Centre. 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

  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Royal Highland Centre - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oatridge Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aldos Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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 facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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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
  • 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 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

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

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:

  • 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).

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
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Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
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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 Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Houstoun House on Jul 13, 2025 start from $141.97, excluding 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, Linlithgow Palace, and Dundas Castle. You'll also find Deer Park Golf and Country Club and Almondvale Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Macdonald Houstoun House?

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

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Macdonald Houstoun House?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Houstoun House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Houstoun House.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and staff where friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timo, London

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a good location. Comfortable stay with nice amenities. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The rooms are clean and well.equiped except no aircon. Show is dated, king size beds are actually 2 queens stuck togather. Also too many stairs, no lifts i could see. Gym and pool are good and well equiped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Killingworth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and rustic hotel. Lacking a little on replenishing tea and coffee in the bedroom and the bar/restaurant food is a little expensive. The breakfast is worth every penny
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helene

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious quiet hotel. Amazing staff would stay again if driving towards Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms with good facilities. The hotel has lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely stay

Staff were lovely, property is great, some rooms could do with a little update but overall it was a nice stay. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic, Peaceful Hotel

Such a comfortable bed, room was immaculate, staff were superb and so friendly and helpful. As I was leaving each morning before breakfast was served I was given to option of a breakfast bag which contained plenty to keep you going till lunch. All facilities are excellent and kept to extremely high standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

Lovely hotel set in beautiful surroundings. Has a warm charm about it. Rooms are spacious, Bed very comfy. Staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for my son and me. We really enjoyed playing tennis, using the pool and gym. Breakfast was delicious and we appreciated it being made to order. Room was pretty tired, but it was fine for our purposes. A great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stayed with work def will use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, leeds

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley hotel, but please be away it isn’t accessible for wheel chair users
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at All Costs – A Nightmare Stay

Start to finish, my stay was nothing short of a disaster. I have a feather allergy and had messaged the hotel pre-arrival to ensure the room would be prepared accordingly. Yet, walked in to find feather pillows on the bed. Two replacement pillows I was given were a joke—one was lumpy as hell, and the other was paper-thin I had to stack towels underneath to get any support. The bed itself, a torture device—lumpy springs poking through the mattress, a huge dip in the middle, and zero comfort. Add to that a freezing cold room where the heaters barely worked even on full blast. I ended up shivering through both nights. Cleanliness? Non-existent. Dust everywhere, carpets were filthy, and I kept my shoes on until I got into bed because the floor was so disgusting. The bathroom—when I lifted a “fresh” towel to my face, I was greeted with brown stains. I don’t even want to imagine what they were. A skylight in the bathroom was covered in dead insects, just to add to the nightmare. The room was damp—clearly, the hotel knows this, as there were three damp collectors in the closet and two plug-in air fresheners desperately trying (and failing) to mask the stench. Top it all off, the breakfast server smashed my plate by accident, and when I asked to be moved after the first night, I was flat-out denied. If I hadn’t booked a non-refundable rate, I would have left immediately, but instead, I had to endure two miserable nights of hell. Do yourself a favour—stay literally anywhere else
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025