An excellent four-star hotel and championship golf resort, lying just seven miles from Edinburgh, the hotel boasts excellent facilities and overlooks a thousand acres of woodland.
GUESTROOMS
215 en-suite guestrooms, including seven suites, all rooms are equipped with every modern amenity from modem link and voicemail to trouser press and mini bar.
FACILITIES
Two parkland golf courses (one championship layout), Pentland Restaurant, Long Weekend Café Bar, Cocktail Bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath, gymnasium, tennis courts, squash courts, jogging trail, solarium and a health and beauty salon.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club is different to most accommodation options in the Edinburgh area in that it is an actual golfing resort and this makes it an ideal alternative to the options in the city and the options to the west of Edinburgh. Its location is also very convenient for travelling to St Andrews and as such, it is a perfect destination for golfers. Situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills and overlooking a thousand acres of woodland, the Dalmahoy Hotel offers a peaceful and secluded atmosphere but is also convenient to the airport and city of Edinburgh.
The Dalmahoy Hotel first opened its doors for business in 1990 and it became the Marriott Dalmahoy in 1996. The hotel now boasts a total of 215 superb rooms and suites. Every room is en-suite and equipped with an excellent range of facilities, while the Turret Suites, with exceptional views over the golf courses, offer even more space for those seeking that additional bit of luxury. There is a choice of restaurants at Dalmahoy, each with its own character and style. The Pentland Restaurant offers a superb menu and has been awarded two AA rosettes for its cuisine, while the Long Weekend Café Bar is a sports brasserie and is ideal for more casual dining.
Of particular interest to the golfer are the on-site golf courses. And while the shorter West Course is fine for limbering up, the course for which Dalmahoy is renowned is the championship East Course. The leisure facilities available are none too shabby either and guests can enjoy a leisurely swim; relax in the sauna, steam room and spa bath; or enjoy a vigorous workout in either the cardiovascular suite or resistance gymnasium. And for those who wish to pamper themselves, there is also a full range of health and beauty treatments available.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
With an on-site championship golf course, the Marriott Dalmahoy offers something different to alternatives in the Edinburgh area. An ideal venue at any time, with an on-site golf course, it is particularly convenient for the first or last few nights of a trip.
Situated on the A71 route approximately seven miles southwest of Edinburgh and five miles northeast of Kirknewton.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Atrium Restaurant, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 2ED
Tel: + 44 131 228 8882. Fax: 0131 228 8808.
The basic things are done well and there is not too much mucking about with some top quality ingredients. The menu offers the likes of white bean soup, roast chicken or loin of venison.
Haldanes, 39A Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Tel: + 44 131 556 8407. Email: dinehaldanes@aol.com.
Country house cooking hardly comes better than this. Scottish fare is prominent in the guise of west coast king scallops, along with Highland venison and Scottish beef.
Martins Restaurant, 70 Rose Street, North Lane, Edinburgh EH2 3DX
Tel: + 44 131 225 3106. Email: martinirons@fsdial.co.uk.
Tucked away along a quiet side street, the kitchen plays it safe with a modern European menu that takes few risks. Combinations are well judged and cooked with precision.
Off the Wall Restaurant, 105 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SG.
Tel: + 44 131 558 1497. Email: otwedinburgh@aol.com.
Boasting an uncomplicated approach to cuisine, diners can expect modern cooking made from the finest Scottish ingredients, with a few unexpected combinations.
Restaurant at The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN
Tel: + 44 131 623 9319. Email: restaurant@thebonham.com.
Long windows, wooden flooring and a chic colour scheme make for stylish dining here. The main courses are simple contemporary dishes with well-matched flavours.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club is different to most accommodation options in the Edinburgh area in that it is an actual golfing resort and this makes it an ideal alternative to the options in the city and the options to the west of Edinburgh. Its location is also very convenient for travelling to St Andrews and as such, it is a perfect destination for golfers. Situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills and overlooking a thousand acres of woodland, the Dalmahoy Hotel offers a peaceful and secluded atmosphere but is also convenient to the airport and city of Edinburgh.
