The Bonnie Badger

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Beach nearby, white sand
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Loft
Billiards

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Gullane, Scotland, EH31 2AB
  • Gullane Golf Course
    6 min walk
  • Gullane Beach
    10 min walk
  • Muirfield Golf Course
    16 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    51 min drive

Room options

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About the area

Gullane

A luxury stay in Gullane awaits you at The Bonnie Badger. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Gullane Beach and Muirfield Golf Course. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Stables Dining Room, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 5-property class Gullane hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Archerfield Links and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Dirleton Castle.

What's nearby

  • Gullane Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muirfield Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Archerfield Links - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Craigielaw Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • North Berwick Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • North Berwick Drem Station - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archerfield Walled Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Herringbone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alandas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rocketeer Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bonnie Badger

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 344 square feet (32 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury The Bonnie Badger. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Gullane hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 344 sq ft of conference space
  • 32 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1836
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bonnie Badger offers 13 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. This Gullane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Stables Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 344 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1836
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 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

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Bonnie Badger Hotel
The Bonnie Badger Gullane
The Bonnie Badger Hotel Gullane

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bonnie Badger?

Yep, The Bonnie Badger has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bonnie Badger?

Yep, The Bonnie Badger is a short 10-minute walk from Gullane Beach.

What makes The Bonnie Badger a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Bonnie Badger.

Is The Bonnie Badger family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Bonnie Badger is a hit with families.

Does The Bonnie Badger serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bonnie Badger?

No, The Bonnie Badger does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bonnie Badger?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bonnie Badger?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bonnie Badger?

Dogs are welcome at The Bonnie Badger, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Bonnie Badger?

There is a golf course next to The Bonnie Badger.

The Bonnie Badger Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ewan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent refurb. Not stayed for many years but a vast difference from the Golf Inn days. Only point might be its a bit pricey in the Stables restaurant.. Also need stronger coffee in the mornings - stick an extra spoon in the pot please!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conrad, COLORADO SPRINGS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff, great food! I hope I can return someday!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting in middle of town. "Boutique" feel property.Exquisite food, fresh and locally sourced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Nothing was spared. We were greeted warmly, the extra little touches made this one of the best stays on our holiday! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Arnold, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This establishment has created an interesting layout with care and attention to detail - and serves exquisite food and is 5 star most of the way......except that it allows dogs on the premises - even to stay in the bedrooms with their owners!! It was dry and sunny during our stay but even then the smell of dogs was pervasive, especially when entering the cottage where our room was located. The paths between the rooms and the main building had dog poo left by the guests’ dog(s) on at least two occasions - forcing us to gingerly navigate around various faeces. The outdoor (but small and fully enclosed) BBQ area can at busy times be full of dogs mostly off the leash and rooting around as dogs do. Dogs seem to be permitted in every public room (as well as bedrooms). My wife and I would never have darkened the door of this establishment had we known that dogs were allowed such free rein - dogs have their place but it is not in areas where people sleep or eat. It’s unhygienic no matter how good the cleaning regime may be. Is it even legal to allow dogs into eating areas and bedrooms in a hotel? We like dogs but they need to be in their place and a relatively upmarket hotel/restauarant is not it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and fantastic hospitality from the whole team, who couldn’t do enough to help!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Josh. Extremely helpful and always willing. Loved the access to the beach and the knowledge of the waiter as to sing malt whiskey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great chilled weekend with great food and service, sunday roast was amazing and really enjoyed the breakfasts. A nice extra was hot chocolate left outside room at night with a cookie

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the perfect setting for a lovely dinner , scrumptious breakfast and friendly team. Our overnight stay was so enjoyable

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Understated luxury - top location allowing beach walk before the most delicious breakfast. Really relaxing

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little treat!
I liked the little extra touches: The hot chocolate and biscuits left at our door on return to our room in the evening, the water and flapjacks when we checked out. The food was expensive but tasty. The breakfast was fantastic...best we've ever had at a hotel. Although not vegetarian, loved all the vegetarian options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was over and above friendly!
The breakfast was amazing. The bar extraordinary. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional stay. Great staff, lovely room and superb food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel great service and very friendly would definitely go again and take my pooch next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great stay. I would suggest no smoking in the outdoor area. Kind of gross when you are trying to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay and would love to return some day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Incredible stay. Lovely stay in the paddock room with our own little garden for the dog. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were all so friendly. Quick walk to the beach via the green and playground - perfect location for a family with little ones and little legs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ridge Suite stay..... AMAZING!
Had the most amazing stay in the Ridge Suite. The staff could not be more helpful, especually the reception lady! Room was beautiful as was the establishment. Had delightful aperitifs in the beer garden prior to dinner in the Stables restaurant which was also amazing! 😋
Stayed 1 night in May 2022