Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Almondvale Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

4-star Broxburn hotel with restaurant
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 onsite.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 onsite 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Macdonald Houstoun House features an indoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This eco-certified hotel also offers a sauna, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Macdonald Houstoun House is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator
  • 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 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 380 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 891 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Findlay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived weary from travelling for over 12 hours and in need of a sleep. We were met by a very friendly face at reception and given our room details. On opening the door of our room (no 23) we could smell damp but to be honest the need to sleep for a couple of hours soon made us blind to the smell. On wakening a few hours later though and the heating on in the room the smell was terrible. So much so my wife was having a little trouble breathing. On inspection of the room there was damp and mould on the walls and in a cupboard. In that cupboard was two large packs of disposable dehumidifiers. The room was certainly not fit to be in never mind paying for it. I asked about it at the reception and they knew nothing of the damp or mould problem but were quick in offering a more suitable accommodation. I do hope they sirt out their damp problems and omit guests from the room till they do so. Otherwise a nice warm and friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatsiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great last minute booking. spacious clean room. great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Food poor for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasent place to stay
We had a really good time here. Staff were great, accommodation was good for the whole family, and the facilities were great. Looks as though it's currently undergoing some much needed updating. But apart from that, was a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was fine for what we needed it for. The building and grounds were nice. However, the room needed a good clean and required updating. We had a window that was broken (and wide open). This was fixed with a small screw and some sellotape which kept it slightly shut but didn't stop wind coming in. We also had a cupboard door that had broken off. These issues didn't make for a good arrival but we were treated to a free pudding for our troubles. Overall, the hotel was ok but not the best. We wouldn't stay again. The lady on reception was great though (Chloe I think).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregg

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel ive stayed in in all my years
Where do I start... Struggling to find any positive experience staying at Houstoun House. I dont tend to leave feedback and have travelled for years. Cleanliness Horrific throughout the entire hotel, inc. hallways, room, lobby, bar, restaurant. The hotel smells damp everywhere. The bar was probably the worst smelling. The pint glass even smelt dirty, putting me off drinking my beverage. Mould everywhere. Condition Wallpaper ripped off everywhere, stained carpets and filthy walls. Paintwork shocking everywhere. The entire place needs a complete refurbishment. Room The room i stayed in...dear me, this is the first time I wanted to check out as soon as possible as the room was shocking. - Mould everywhere in bathroom and bedroom. - electrical sockets ill fitted with holes exposed. - Bathroom tap missing handle. - clumps of hair in the carpet (and hairclips) - Terrible smell - stains and dust all over the interior units Comfort 2 single beds pushed together - Bed sinks when lying on it - Sheets didnt look clean and looked slept in - Old furniture, Glass top on drawer table sliding off when trying to work off it. Service - Not the best. The breakfast staff were like robots and programmed to say the same things to all guests. - £4 surcharge for most of the cooked breakfasts - £4 surcharge for anything other than tea or coffee (ie latte, cappuccino etc) I could honestly report more but my fingers are getting sore of typing. Will never stay at this hotel again thats for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUNG-CHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room however situation in a different building to main hotel building. Friendly and professional staff. The bar area needs updating, we felt it didn’t have an identity with mismatched furnishing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Really great friendly staff cant thank them all enough for all there help the food is great the rooms are lovely the pool is amazing thank you all so much for an amazing stay cant wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

bill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freyja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Chloe on reception was a diamond! Room was clean and comfortable and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom wasn’t in as good condition as the rest of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and cozy country atmosphere
Excellent location to finish our trip before heading to the airport. Enjoyed the property location outside of the city and being out in the country as opposed to the city. Loved the atmosphere of the pub and having a casual dinner. Beds comfortable but pillows were very hard. Asked for more and we received them which helped!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ERIC, LAS VEGAS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024