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Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa

4.0 of 5
Cromwell Rd | Edinburgh, North Berwick EH39 4LZ, Scotland
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Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa
4.0 of 5 stars 387 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Golf course(31)
  • Very good(15)
  • Sea view(12)
  • Car park(9)
  • Steam room(9)
  • Bass rock(8)
  • First class(7)
  • High standard(7)
  • Hot stone massage(6)
  • Party night(6)
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Alloa, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We had two excellent nights at the Marine Hotel. We had booked a seaview and were given a very spacious room with a four poster bed. Our room had stunning views overlooking the golf course and the sea. Service was excellent from check-in to check out. All the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. The service in... More

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scotland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Arrived on a quiet Sunday afternoon in May.were given keys to our bedroom , reception was efficient but very brusque not at all welcoming! Room was very acceptable , huge bed , large room area , very clean and polished.We went to have a look in the spa and were given info by a very polite and friendly young man.spa... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The title says it all. The room was small, the shower pressure non-existent, the toilet not working. Service in the restaurant very ordinary, the staff subsequently dismissive after not being tipped (due to several basic errors - wine into water glass, forgotten meals, wrong meals, over-cooked meat etc..). Yes, the spa suite is okay. Some of the staff were reasonable,... More

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Kent
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

You can't beat the location but the overall impression is mixed. The staff are friendly and keen to please, but the management and organisation is haphazard. The restaurant food is delicious and varied, but it took hours to arrive. The views from the bedroom windows are wonderful, but some of the rooms are tiny, and the bathrooms very cramped. Make... More

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Arendal
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

From the moment we arrived at this beautiful hotel we felt very welcome and taken care of! The staff were all friendly and helpful, food excellent, location, gardens and views spectacular. Hopefully we''ll return some day!

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Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We broke our journey from the Lake District to home in the West of Scotland. We had two nights and were glad we had chosen this hotel from the many we could have stayed in. Our room was on the third floor with a minute bathroom and as we are both disabled it was really too small. We asked for... More

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Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel was in a lovely spot with fantastic sea views. Unfortunately our room overlooked the car park! The room itself was spotlessly clean but the bathroom was a bit small and cramped. The bed was also on the small side my husband is over 6 foot and he found it a bit uncomfortable. We did not have breakfast- we... More

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Bridgnorth
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Fantastic position for a conference coupled with an excellent restaurant; which always helps with the learning experience! This was the 3rd week of three week long courses and has given me a great chance to review the hotel from all angles. On the plus side excellent food, fantastic conference facilities and the views out over the Firth of Forth are... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

It was my Mother's 90th birthday at the weekend and we wanted to organise a relaxing celebration for her. As she lives in North Berwick, the Marine seemed a good and also impressive choice. I made enquiries via their events coordinator at the hotel, and we agreed to hire two function rooms at the hotel, with a buffet laid on.... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Well, it looks good on the internet but then most hotels do. After reading trip advisor we booked and room 127 which was recommended? Big mistake, its small, dark and dingy and right by the noisy lift shaft. Even the staff admitted it would be noisy. Changed immediately to room 105 and at best it is large but very dated.... More

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  • Macdonald Marine Hotel
  • Hotel Macdonald Marine
  • Berwick Hotel Marine North
Address: Cromwell Rd | Edinburgh, North Berwick EH39 4LZ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$207 - 922

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