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A seventeen-bedroom luxury Hotel and bar with amazing 360-degree views of the historic Water of Leith from Edinburgh Castle to The Victoria Swing Bridge. Ocean Mist takes you back to the elegant style of the 1920’s, with 21st Century home comforts.
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The Ocean Mist Leith hotel garners widespread acclaim for its elegant art deco-inspired ambiance and spotless accommodations. Reviewers frequently compliment the service, describing the staff as both friendly and professional. Although a few note issues with noise and smells in rooms, the unique and comfortable settings generally impress.
The hotel's prime location is well-regarded, offering convenient access to local attractions and transit. Luxurious amenities, including a welcoming bar and eco-conscious practices, are also popular, with many guests feeling they receive excellent value for their stay.
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Without doubt, one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. From start to finish we were treated like friends by the owners and reception staff. Daniel the reception manager was warm and friendly and made us feel so welcome, he is ably assisted by Louise his lovely dog. This boat hotel is fairly new and has been totally refurbished throughout, the attention to detail is quite fantastic, it has an Art Nouveau style that gives a sense of the roaring twenties. The owners Alan and Nadia are equally warm and friendly, so easy to talk to and treat you like old friends. Please try for yourselves, most people who visit Edinburgh will stay close to the centre, Leith is only a 10 to 15 minute bus ride away costing around ÂŁ1.80 on the bus, taxi about a tenner. Plenty of bars and eateries on the shore where you can keep an eye on the Ocean Mist. Speaking of bars, the ship has its own, and also have themselves a wonderful cocktail maker in Marco. Loved the exquisitely decorated bar. Would go back without hesitation and fully recommend it !!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Daniel Lewis-Smith, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 20 Jun 2022
Hi Patsy, Thank you for taking the time to review Ocean Mist, and for your kind words and compliments. Our team are dedicating to providing a memorable experience so it is always good to hear the appreciation! We hope to welcome you back aboard soon, Best Wishes, Daniel
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I had heard about the Ocean Mist through a friend, her husband had taken part in the restoration leading up to 2019. When Covid started he had to leave as per the world shutdown. I booked the Joseph Hobbs Suite, it was an Anniversary surprise for my partner, she had no idea where we were staying. On arrival Gordon was at reception, such a lovely welcome and giving us details about breakfast, bar upstairs and answered all our questions.
On entering our suite my partner was speechless, bunting with hearts were above the bed, lovely towels in the shape of small swans. Even a token for two drinks to be used at the bar. Everything was spotless, ample sockets, bottled water, top class toiletries, and the free standing copper bath was the show piece. The style was like 1920's, every bit of space has been utilised and the standards were top notch. There is an area glassed off where you can see some of the Engine components, plenty information on the boat of the boat is available too.
Breakfast was a continental style, but loads of choices and as much as you want, If the weather was hotter we would have sat outside but hopefully do that next time. Fresh Milk is at hand on request from reception for your bedroom tea/coffee facilities. There is no restaurant on board but you are minutes away from lots and plenty bars all within easy walking distance. A bus stop nearby gets you into the city (no16) or even a tram service is there too. We stayed three nights as I knew one wouldn't be enough, and I certainly made the right decision.
All the staff are very friendly, Gordon, Tony, Rachael, Bar Staff, and got chatting you a member of the Housekeeping Team, Fatima. If you are looking for something different, lots of class, and to either explore, chill, please give it a go. Coming back to our suite was superb after being out, there is great Wi-Fi, but no TV or Fridge. We took the laptop and a cool bag to get by, but it all depends on everyone’s needs and what you want. Thanks to everyone at The Ocean Mist, and we will be back soon to have another fantastic stay.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 13 Nov 2023
Hi DunfermlineRobster, We would like to thank you for the time taken on writing such detailed description of your stay with us. All feedback from our guest is taken very seriously to help us improve in the areas where is needed. I will pass your comments to all our staff as they would be delighted on receiving such nice feedback. We hope to host you back in the near future. Best regards, Matt, duty manager
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Located in Leith with plenty of restaurants in the local area plus easy access into Edinburgh on the tram - my first time on a modern tram! The boat is very nicely done out and everything is still quite new and all in the theme of the 1920's, an era that I love. I just wanted Poirot to pop aboard!
We had a couple of nights aboard and our room was the Steerage Flat at the front of the boat, closest to the water! I was a little worried about the tiny portholes for windows but I did soon get accustomed and I think the extra space in the room helped. The ensuite was beautiful and the all important shower was fabulous (although a door to keep the water inside the shower tray & not on the floor may be something the owners might want to look at but this was not detrimental to our stay).
The bar area is really cosy and as the sun did come out a little for us we got to spend some time on the deck with a cuppa too. A great place to sit and watch the street scene.
We did miss the usual opportunity for a cooked breakfast whilst away, however, there is lots on offer including fresh fruit, pastries, toast, cereals etc and our hostess in the mornings, Toni, with her lovely cheery nature made breakfast for us, as she really looked after our needs.
When in Leith again, we would not hesitate to stay on the Ocean Mist.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Â The standard rooms are so lovely, I would opt for one of those next time I stay.
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 18 Jul 2023
Hi SarahFosterWriter, Thank you very much for the time taken to write such beautiful description of our boat hotel. Your feedback is really important to us, as it helps to identify the areas on which we need to improve and the things that our guests like the most. We will take in consideration adding a door to the shower in Steering flat. I will personally share your nice comments about Tonie with her as she loves to receive feedback about her service. We hope to host you back very soon. Kind regards, Matt, duty manager
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We had a fantastic one night stay at the Ocean Mist for my birthday. We have stayed in lots of places in Edinburgh and I have to say this is my favourite to date. I loved all the quirky wee touches like the Tunnocks teacakes at reception! Room and bathroom were lovely. Nice Arran Aromatics toiletries in bathroom together with supersoft towels and bathrobes. No rubbish UHT milk - you can pick up little bottles of fresh milk from reception or they will bring it to you. There are coffee bags available in the room too - better than instant! Staff from reception to bar to breakfast in the morning were uniformly lovely. The wee bar on board is really beautiful. We had a couple of cocktails in there on arrival. We sat inside as it was a wee bit chilly but there was an outside deck which would be great on a sunny day. A continental breakfast is included in the room stay. This is served in the bar area and there is a wee adjacent sitting room too. There was a good selection of different breads, crumpets, croissants etc as well as yoghurt, fruit, juice, ham and cheese. The crew bring you tea or coffee. If you are looking for somewhere a wee bit different I would definitely recommend staying here. We are already planning to go back!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Room Tip:Â We were in the "Duke of Leeds" room which was directly underneath the bar so there was a wee bit...
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 2 May 2024
Hi Gretel616, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday stay with us at Ocean Mist and that it's your favorite place you've stayed in Edinburgh so far! We put a lot of love into the quirky touches, and we're so glad you loved the Tunnocks teacakes at reception. We appreciate you mentioning the little details in the room - the Arran Aromatics toiletries, plush towels and bathrobes, and of course, the fresh milk and proper coffee! We strive to provide a comfortable and luxurious experience onboard, and it sounds like we succeeded. We're also delighted to hear that you enjoyed the bar and the friendly service from our entire crew. The wee bar really is a special place, especially on a sunny day when you can enjoy the outside deck. A continental breakfast with a good selection is exactly what we aim for, and we're happy you found it satisfying. We love that you're already planning your next stay with us - that truly makes our day! Welcome back anytime! Warmly, Matt, duty manager
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If Carlsberg built hotels this is how they would do it !!!
This hotel is probably the finest hotel in the uk i have ever been in and ive done many !!
Simply exquisite
No detail is missed in the rooms or the public areas
Breakfast is truly sublime with every healthy edible thing you could ask for.
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff either who were all helpful and pleasant
Slightly dearer than the plastic hotel chains but worth every penny.
I met a lovely couple on my departure outside and we got chatting. Little did i know it was the couple who bought it built it and own it. What an amazing humble couple they were. Nothing mattered to them more than customers happiness.
Definitely will return
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 11 Jan 2023
Hello lesG200, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. All of us at the Ocean Mist are happy to hear you say such wonderful things about our hotel. We are lucky to have such wonderful staff onboard, as well as great owners who share our goal of making each and everyone of our guest feel well cared for. We look forward to the opportunity to take care of you again in the future. Kind regards, Gordon
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I must admit, this is possibly one of the first reviews I’ve left where there’s not a single thing I could fault.
We checked in online the night prior. I had mentioned that we’d be arriving early and asked for a call IF the room was ready early with no grudges if it wasn’t. Check in was 3.30pm however we received a call not long after 12 saying the room had been cleaned and was ready for us.
As soon as you walk in through the front door you’re blown away instantly. Clean. Authentic. Friendly.
We stayed in the largest suite and it was worth every penny. The room was large, clean, well thought out and the bath was the perfect touch.
We also had drinks in the bar. A little pricey but you don’t mind it because of the location.
We tend to try somewhere different each time we visit Edinburgh but I think I’ve found my regular accommodation
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â We managed to park easily over the road on a fairly busy Sunday
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 7 Feb 2023
Dear G4428NJjamies, Thank you very much for your kind comments about Ocean Mist. We are so proud to hear that you did not found a single thing to fault. Based on your review, it looks like we did a great job and exceeded your expectations. We will keep working hard to only improve our service and to learn from your amazing feedbacks. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards,
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Just spent a few days in Edinburgh staying on the Ocean Mist, what a find, on arrival not sure what to expect but it was quite obvious on checking in that we were going to be well looked after. The cabin we were allocated was spacious with a king sized bed the bathroom had a large walk in shower with high class hand wash, shampoo and conditioner, large bath towels and soft dressing gowns. The board was bed and continental breakfast which was 5 star. There are only 17 cabins and I am aware that they are not all the same size so if you book it is worth the extra cost for one of the large cabins. Lovely bar area where we finished off long days of sightseeing with a couple of nips of good single malt. Next time we go up to Edinburgh we will certainly be booking to stay on the Ocean Mist and will be recommending it to all our friends Thank you to all the staff (crew) for making our stay a time to remember.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip:Â Book one of the larger cabins, they are worth it.
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 3 Nov 2023
Hello O6541MXdavids, Thank you for the lovely review of your stay with us on the Ocean Mist. I am so glad that we exceeded your expectations! I am happy to see that you enjoyed your cabin and the breakfast. As a family run business as you mentioned it is always wonderful to hear guest saying that they will recommend us to their friends! We look forward to welcoming you back aboard soon. Kind regards, Gordon
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I absolutely loved everything about out stay at the Ocean Mist! The hotel is quirky, but absolutely charming. It’s a luxury, vintage yacht. Our room leaned a little, but the details were impeccable, from cork covered walls & hardwood trip, to a beautiful tiled bathroom. Every amenities you could wish for was included in the room (coffee/tea pot, safe, robes, shampoos and soaps) . The service was completely 5 stars. From check in to staff to bar staff, everyone was friendly, beyond efficient, the highest level of detail. I’m very sorry we booked just one night. I am completely in love love with level of service we received on our trip. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 23 Jun 2023
Dear PaigeC2, We are very happy to hear that you have found our hotel to be charming and quirky. Thank you very much for the time taken to write a description of our property and for highlighting our service as 5 stars. We hope to see you again very soon. Best regards
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We stayed one night with our two teenage girls so 2 rooms for the 4 of us. The Ocean Mist is just a few minutes walk from the tram stop. The hotel/ boat is really clean and really beautiful and quirky. The bathrooms were spotless and had shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in each room along with 2 fluffy bathrobes. The rooms also had hairdryers, water and tea/ coffee facilities and reception would provide fresh milk rather than the usual UHT. The bed and the pillows were very comfy and I would go as far as to say probably the comfiest bed I have ever slept on in a hotel. 10/10. We all said the beds and pillows were great. Towels were good and for the first time ever, a proper bin in the bathroom instead of those wee round things that don’t open when you press the pedal. A small thing but that was pretty much like the entire stay - attention to detail. The bar was top class with a lovely setting. We sat in the lounge area as we had under 18’s with us but the service was fantastic. Great music, lovely choice of wine, wee bar snacks and water provided. The lounge had a cupboard of games which was a great addition. I didn’t feel the boat move at all and it was quite blowy out. I did hear water lapping but no movement. There are 2 sittings for breakfast which I liked and the choice was great. Juices, lovely tea and coffee along with fruit, cheese, pastries, bread, eggs, porridge and cereal so really something for everyone. It was a continental style brekkie but everything was very fresh and top quality. All the staff were lovely, helpful and very cheery. I have given top marks for this hotel as it was really clean, lovely and quirky, great staff and fantastic attention to detail. We all said it was an excellent stay and would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Head back to the Ocean Mist to fully enjoy the bar and a nightcap
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 13 Apr 2024
Hi GGHoneypop, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review of your stay on the Ocean Mist! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family, including the teenagers, had a brilliant time. It sounds like the location was perfect, just a short walk from the tram stop. We're also delighted you found the boatel itself clean, beautiful, and quirky – that's exactly the atmosphere we strive for! We appreciate you mentioning the little details, from the fluffy bathrobes to the proper bins in the bathrooms. It's these touches that make all the difference, and we're happy they didn't go unnoticed. We're especially pleased to hear you all rated the beds and pillows a 10/10 – that's some of the highest praise we can get! A comfortable night's sleep is essential, and we're glad we delivered. The bar sounds like it was a hit as well, with a great atmosphere, friendly service, and a nice selection of drinks and snacks. We're glad the game cupboard in the lounge came in handy too! And of course, breakfast is an important part of any stay. We're happy you enjoyed the fresh, high-quality continental breakfast spread and the option of two different sittings. Finally, your kind words about our staff truly mean a lot. We take pride in having a lovely, helpful, and cheery team, so it's wonderful to hear they made a positive impression. Thank you again for choosing the Ocean Mist and for recommending us to others. We would love to welcome you back aboard any time! Sincerely, Matt, duty manager.
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Had a beautiful stay on the ocean mist for a birthday weekend was greeted with a warm friendly welcome in reception check in was straight forward and we where shown to our room the russel hobbs which was absolutely outstanding with a free standing copper bath The castle view bar is stunning we sat and had cocktails the bar staff where very welcoming!! Our overall stay was fantastic and we will be returning very soon!! Would highly recommend the ocean mist
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Gordon Mackie, Guest Services / Front Office at Ocean Mist Leith
Responded 28 May 2023
Hello LorrainetJ7135SB, Thank you so much for the very kind review of your stay at the Ocean Mist. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your birthday stay with us. The Hobbs stateroom is certainly a wonderful cabin! We are very proud of the Castle View bar and the cocktails that we serve so I am very glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard in the future. Kind regards, Gordon
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All our cabins are equipped with two piece bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Additionally the Joseph Hobbs Stateroom is equipped with a Victorian copper alloy bathtub.
Our spaces are totally free to use for our guests and are handed on a first come first serve basis. The area around the hotel changed during June 2023 and it changed most of the local free parking to be either residents only or pay and display bays, these restrictions are only in effect weekdays from 8:30am to 17:30pm and are available and free to use outside those office hours.
All our cabins are equipped with portholes, no portholes open. The superior cabins and the Kenelm Guinness Stateroom have extra large portholes and the rest have either medium or small portholes.
Hello Ge H,
Our 2 superior suites are both on the top deck, one has views towards the castle and the west of the water of Leith and the other one towards north and the water of Leith. These are not to be mistaken with our Staterooms Kenelm Guinness (top deck), Joseph Hobbs (mid deck) and Steering Flat (lower deck).
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"There are limited free parking available, good choice of restaurants around the Ocean Mist
Frequent buses to city centre or there is a tram as another option "
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S$287 - S$443 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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