Dakota Edinburgh vs Orocco Pier
Both are in Edinburgh, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★South Queensferry
Dakota Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HotelSouth Queensferry
Orocco Pier
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Orocco Pier
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 930 m apart.
Choose Dakota Edinburgh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Orocco Pier if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Dakota Edinburgh better than Orocco Pier?
- 1More guest reviews (195 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
Why is Orocco Pier better than Dakota Edinburgh?
- 1910 m closer to the beach (20 m vs 930 m)−910 m
- 2900 m closer to the area centre−900 m
- 3250 m closer to public transport−250 m
- 411 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 40)+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dakota Edinburgh vs Orocco Pier: which hotel is better? | Dakota Edinburgh | Orocco Pier |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 5.2 | 8.8 +3.6 |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 10.0 +2.9 |
| Public transport | 4.0 | 5.3 +1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.1 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 195 +155 | 40 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 6% +15% | top 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 | 8.8 +3.6 |
| Distance to South Queensferry centre | 920 m | 20 m −900 m |
| To the beach | 930 m | 20 m −910 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −250 m |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 19 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
930 m apart
Dakota Edinburgh or Orocco Pier: common questions
Which is better, Dakota Edinburgh or Orocco Pier?
Orocco Pier leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dakota Edinburgh or Orocco Pier?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Orocco Pier is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 920 m for Dakota Edinburgh.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Orocco Pier is 20 m from the nearest beach; Dakota Edinburgh is 930 m.
How far apart are Dakota Edinburgh and Orocco Pier?
The two hotels are 930 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score