Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Place, Deer Park Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Linlithgow Palace
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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 on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Houstoun House. During your stay, you'll be close to Five Sisters Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Tower Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, body wraps or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 9 minutes by car from Linlithgow Palace and 10 minutes from Linlithgow Golf Club
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Houstoun House offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Houstoun House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Broxburn hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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
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

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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 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 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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 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

Carmela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was very large and spacious including the washroom. Staff was kind and helpful. Property was beautiful as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although there was a little issue with the configuration of our room set up, we booked a twin and the room set up was a king… that was fixed before we had even consumed our first drink in the very atmosphere hotel bar.. beautiful hotel, wonderful team, yummy food and fantastic team.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Very disappointed to say this is Supposed to be a 4 star hotel. The "spa" facilities are very poor, no whirlpool/jacuzzi, steam room was out of order and sauna was packed full of gym lads. Changing rooms were also crowded and unclean. We had no towels on arrival and had to ask 4 times! At reception before finally getting some. Bathroom was not cleaned at all during our stay, would have been nice for cleaners to at least give the sink and toilet a quick clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, quaint outside of the hustle and bustle

The ladies at the front desk were wonderful. Everyone was exceptionally kind, and the food was outstanding. The service in the restaurant was excellent as well. I highly recommend the haddock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Lovely stop over

Lovely hotel option that's affordable if you want somewhere near to stay for using Edinburgh Airport. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ion

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Narinder

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

Family 4 nights stay in Broxburn

Great stay visiting Edinburgh for 4 nights, the hotel standard is good with spacious family rooms, great gym & pool facilities and 20 drive to the park n ride car park to get into Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

R J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Holiday

Check In very late and staff were great. Breakfast waiting staff were very helpful as we were a large family party of 8.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreau

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Melita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here a few times and really like the dog-friendly hotel and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh…

We stayed as a mum and daughter in room 73, which was a king room. Room was very spacious, and if you like a super soft bed then you’d love it, however the bed was far too soft for me. Small window, but at the end of the day I’m not in the room to stay all day, we were out and about anyway so didn’t bother us. Decent shower with ok pressure, liked it has Elemis products in the bathroom. Walls are pretty thin, could hear a lot through the walls, including people using hair dryers at 11 at night. We decided to eat in the bar for dinner and ordered a Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza and Mac and cheese side, was tasty. Breakfast was a bit of a let down, the bacon roll was decent but the continental was a bit rubbish. The pastries were hard and not fresh, same with muffins. Water was tepid at best. The pool was the highlight, nice size and half was blocked for one swimming, with the other for families. Area was nice and clean, although shower was low pressure so ended up going back to the room for a shower. Didn’t use the sauna or steam room but they looked good. Overall the place is nice but run down, with nice staff. The photos have been taken very cleverly as none of the property looks that new or fresh! Probably wouldn’t go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar and good food. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Bonar Bridge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the general ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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We have stayed here 3 times now. Easy check-in, nice staff, has a car park and nice grounds. We have stayed in a few different rooms, all have been clean and have what we need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025