Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG | Hotel in Edinburgh

| 8.0 (5713 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: Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Wheelchair Accessible, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 5713 reviews with the average score of 8 . 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
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness classes
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Personal trainer
  • Indoor pool
  • Hand massage
  • Sauna
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Neck massage
  • Locker rooms
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Head massage
General
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Suit press
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated 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:
8
Comfort:
8.24
Cleanliness:
8.24
somers
Mar 31, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Friendly staff , clean hotel , good food , good location
Negative: Bed was a little too firm for me ,
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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
Standard Room with Two Single Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Suit press

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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
Standard Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Suit press

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Quiet street view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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
Premium Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Shower cap, Slippers, Free toiletries, Shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

General

Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Suit press

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View, Quiet street view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Suit press

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Feather pillow, 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

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Suit press

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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
Standard Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Suit press

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Quiet street view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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
Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Suit press

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Quiet street view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Suit press

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Suit press

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Premium Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Premium Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Conditioner, Shower cap, Slippers, Free toiletries, Shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

General

Air conditioning, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Suit press

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View, Quiet street view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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 Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Wheelchair Accessible, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Entertainment, Parking, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Hot Tub, Pool, Private Pool, Business Services, Guest Services, Breakfast, Internet, Laundry 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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