Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 7.9 (4966 Reviews) | 10 Bathrooms 25 Guests

Ellemford Hotel | Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Hotel in Ellemford, Edinburgh

This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant. Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city center and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city center are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items. Guest Notice Please note that all reservations made after 1st October 2025 for stays arriving from 24th July 2026 onwards will be subject to the local council-imposed Edinburgh Visitor Levy. This charge will be applied to the final bill and will be payable upon check out. For further information, please visit https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/visitorlevy

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG is located in Edinburgh.

This 355 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Internet, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 4966 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 355 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Pool

Accessibility

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Hot Tub

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Restaurant

Coffee house on site

Kids' meals

Special diet meals (on request)

Wine/Champagne

Parking

Parking on site

Parking

Private Parking

Accessible parking

Activities

Full-body massage

Neck massage

Indoor pool (year-round)

Fitness center

Live sports events (broadcast)

Indoor pool

Fitness classes

Personal trainer

Massage

Locker rooms

Back massage

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Hand massage

Head massage

Sauna

General

Heating

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Elevator

Family rooms

Safe

Wifi in all areas

Smoke-free property

Guest Services

Room service

Packed lunches

Suit press

Baggage storage

Meeting/Banquet facilities

24-hour front desk

Fax/Photocopying

Daily housekeeping

Business center

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Security/Safety

CCTV in common areas

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguishers

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Access to healthcare professionals

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

First aid kits available

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Spa

Heated pool

Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Non refundable

Payment Policy

Credit card required

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:

7.36

Location:

8.46

Staff:

8.67

Facilities:

Comfort:

8.24

Cleanliness:

8.24

Nicola

Dec 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Review Score: 8

United Kingdom

Reviewer Type: Family With Children

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Located next to the zoo, easily accessed and buses into the city centre regularly. The hotel was clean and friendly staff

Negative: Lack of parking spaces. We had to pay and park at the zoo.

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Standard Room with Two Single Beds Room Type: Twin Room Size: 16 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Living Area Desk Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed View Quiet street view Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 14 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Sitting area, Desk View Quiet street view, View Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed Exclusive services Free gym access
Premium Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 14 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Carpeted Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels Kitchen Refrigerator, Electric kettle Living Area Desk View City view, Quiet street view, View Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Double Room with Double Bed and Two Single Sofa Beds Room Type: Double Room Size: 16 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed 2 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Sofa, Desk Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed Pool and Spa Pool towels View Quiet street view Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Double Room - Disability Access Room Type: Double Room Size: 18 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Services Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service Living Area Desk Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed View Quiet street view Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 14 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Desk View Quiet street view, View Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking Room Type: Double Room Size: 18 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Desk View Quiet street view, View Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed Exclusive services Free gym access
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds Room Type: Double Room Size: 18 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Desk Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed View Quiet street view Exclusive services Free gym access
Twin Room with Sofa Bed Room Type: Twin Room Size: 19 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Living Area Sofa, Desk Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed Pool and Spa Pool towels
Premium Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 19 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV, Pay-per-view channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Suit press, Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted Kitchen Refrigerator, Electric kettle Living Area Desk View City view, Quiet street view, View Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Pool and Spa Pool towels Room Amenities Feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Ellemford hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Ellemford hotel?

Check-in time for Ellemford hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Ellemford hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Ellemford hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Ellemford hotel?

Best-rates for the Ellemford hotel starts from $276 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Entertainment, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Internet, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Pool, Security/Safety, Business Services, Child Friendly, Hot Tub with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Ellemford hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Ellemford hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Ellemford hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Ellemford hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Ellemford hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Ellemford hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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