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title: "Sandaig Guest House, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Sandaig Guest House in Edinburgh: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Sandaig Guest House

Leith Links, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 63 reviews ·  #102 #102 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  4.2/5 on Google, 147 reviews ·  5.9 Location score
## About Sandaig Guest House

Sandaig Guest House is a guesthouse in Leith Links, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 63 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

5 East Hermitage Place [sandaigguesthouse.co.uk](http://www.sandaigguesthouse.co.uk/)

## How Sandaig Guest House scores

Better rated than 53% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.9**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.7**
-   Public transport **7.7**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

147 Google reviews

-   5★61%
-   4★25%
-   3★9%
-   2★2%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **57**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **20**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leith Central railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Aerial Art House540 m
-   Queen Victoria Statue, Kirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh590 m
-   Trinity House Maritime Museum620 m
-   FUNPARX Edinburgh700 m
-   East Fortune Flight Museum970 m
-   Lochend Castle1.0 km

## Sandaig Guest House: in detail

Sandaig Guest House offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Sandaig Guest House, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Sandaig Guest House is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. At Sandaig Guest House, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Sandaig Guest House offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast.

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## Questions about Sandaig Guest House

### How do guests rate Sandaig Guest House?

Sandaig Guest House has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 63 reviews, which is better than 53% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandaig Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Sandaig Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Sandaig Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Sandaig Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Sandaig Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Sandaig Guest House have?

Sandaig Guest House has 9 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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