Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Property class: 4
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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East Lothian, Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 8PY
  • Place, Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Room options

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library and tour/ticket assistance.
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate offers 30 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Musselburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dalkeith Country Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Dalkeith Country Park and 7 minutes from Musselburgh Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Musselburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1480
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and from GBP 12.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property does not permit cooking on the premises.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 955 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 955 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 955 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 955 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 955 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Oxana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We had two dinners in the restaurant and the food was excellent! There are few minor issues that need to be addressed, as this can make it a big difference. Our room was spacious but not very clean, plenty of dust around and hairs left from previous occupants. The breakfast in the morning was such a contrast to the food from dinner: it was cold, and unappealing. I think at Hôtel of this calibre you need to have a chef in the morning looking after the area and at least make a fresh egg or omelet. Overall it was a good two nights break staying not far away from Edinburgh’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Huge fancy mansion house and tower with a lot of history. I've stayed in a variety of rooms, classic to mini-suite a number of times. It's quiet, tranquil and very well kept. This time, I was in a standard room, shower had no hot water. Cold shower it was. Informed front desk in morning, fixed by evening, but no discount or apology which I would have expected (I stayed for one night) The only issue I have is there seems to be no staff around 50% of the time.. constantly looking for staff. There was a new-ish member of staff, it seemed as though a particular senior was belittling him, he was doing a stellar job. They were saying he should talk to customers in the restaurant more, ask how the food was etc.. personally I would rather just eat my food and if there's an issue I'll raise it, I hate the British custom of a waiter asking you if everything is OK with your food halfway through eating with a mouthful of dinner. The young member of staff clearly recognised this and is a credit to your team, and should not be scorned for it. The location is dreamlike, I go for business but would happily stay there for holiday. It's the picture-perfect castle / mansion in Scotland, without having to go up to the highlands. I work away on average 10 nights a month, so this isn't just some random review. I get to sample a lot of hotels, in the UK and worldwide.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent, tidy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

KATHRYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, well stocked bar. Smallish room. Clean and tidy though. Building was a bit cold .No fires on .Heating on but outside temp very low. We were in the very top of the building & the shower on Sunday was cold. Food really good but served onto cold plates at breakfast ( my own pet hate) Ate in the Bistro at night,Lovely food & great service.Friendly , helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, room was gorgeous and the food outstanding.
Cullen Skink was out of this world, best I’ve ever had
Scallops were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rashid

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very helpful and great. The room and bathroom was dated and dusty. Furniture within the room was dated, cleaning was not great but room was big. This is not your 5 star hotel, I could give 3 star. If you’re planning to dine there, there is at least 10% service charge and portions aren’t that big but food has very good quality. Will I stay there again? I might go if price is reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful night away in wonderful surroundings. Amazing greeting on arrival, great room, food at restaurant was delicious and waiting staff were great. Good range of food and drink for breakfast, and looking out into the grounds as daylight broke made the experience even better. Wandering in the grounds in the morning was so peaceful and a fantastic way to finish off our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, room spotless and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and full of character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular historical house with a wonderful restaurant and bar. Lovely staff were very helpful.
View from driveway at night
Side view
Garden
Christmas decorations outside the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful and the hotel has so much character - stepping back in time. The food was excellent too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The 300 numbered rooms are a bit dated and due to the age of the building water doesnt work well in the showers, could be doing with a good lick of paint in that part of the building area on level 3, 300 rooms. The food in the was amazing, wish they cooked breakfast fresh for their guests instead of buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really disappointed by our stay given the amount we paid for our classic room. The room itself was much smaller than the classic room shown in the photographs, and whilst the bed itself was comfortable, the room barely had space to open up a suitcase and be able to comfortably move around. The bathroom was again small, the shower didn’t really get that warm and there was mould in the grouting. We ordered room service which took about an hour and a half to arrive, and one side dish was missing. In the morning there was one lady having to run the entire breakfast service, she was constantly busy and so I do not fault her at all but unfortunately the food was luke warm at best and lots of items were not restocked. It was a real shame as I felt that the building itself had so much character but there were too many issues to make it worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025