A decent three-star golfer's hotel, The Marine Hotel stands in landscaped grounds and overlooks the 16th hole of North Berwick's championship links and the picturesque Firth of Forth.
GUESTROOMS
Offering 83 en-suite bedrooms, including traditional four-posters, 4 mini suites and 5 suites, each is well equipped with modern amenities. 40 of the rooms afford magnificent views of the sea.
FACILITIES
Craigleith Restaurant, bar, putting green, outdoor swimming pool (during summer), hairdressing salon, snooker room and tennis courts.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Picturesquely located at the heart of the East Lothian golfing-coast, The Marine Hotel actually overlooks the 16th hole of North Berwick's Championship West Links. Standing in landscaped grounds in the heart of the picturesque harbour town of North Berwick and encompassing superb views of the breathtaking Firth of Forth, the Marine Hotel's Victorian façade conceals a wealth of creature comforts and delights to be discovered.
The Marine Hotel offers guests a choice of 83 comfortable and individually decorated en-suite guestrooms, including six four-posters, five suites and four mini-suites. Each provides guests with a good range of room facilities and golf aficionados should opt for one of the 40 rooms offering views over the sea and golf course. Overlooking the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, the Craigleith Restaurant is renowned for its superb Scottish and international menu, while the 19th Hole Bar is a favourite haunt of visitors and locals alike.
For guests who enjoy relaxing after a vigorous day on the links, the sauna, snooker room or outdoor swimming pool are excellent options, while the outdoor enthusiast can avail of the tennis courts or hone their putting skills on the putting green. Perfect for the non-golfer or the golfer on a day's rest, the numerous local attractions include mediaeval castle ruins; historic houses and the many charming villages nestled in the rolling Lammermuir Hills.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
By no means an overly luxurious hotel, the Marine Hotel is a decent option with good facilities. Located beside North Berwick's West Links, the hotel is an ideal base for golfers, with Dunbar, Muirfield, Gullane, Dunbar and Kilspindie all nearby.
Overlooking North Berwick Golf Club, the hotel is located one mile northwest of North Berwick and 28 miles northeast of Edinburgh.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
The Open Arms Hotel, Dirleton EH39 5EG.
Tel: + 44 1620 850241. Email: openarms@clara.co.uk.
The Library dining room offers a selection of culinary classics. Local produce abounds, while the dishes might include fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef or duck breast baked on lemon grass.
Greywalls, Muirfield, Gullane EH31 2EG
Tel: + 44 1620 842144. Email: hotel@greywalls.co.uk.
Overlooking Muirfield Golf Club, guests dine in an elegant atmosphere, while the chef cooks uncomplicated fare allowing the quality and freshness of the ingredients to dominate.
Bonars Restaurant, Poldrate Mill, Tyne House, Haddington EH41 4AD
Tel: + 44 1620 822100. Email: bonars@lineone.net.
Ideally suited to the rustic interior of the restaurant, the menu is simple and assured. And if you're looking for a treat, try the peppered sea bass with lobster and saffron risotto.
Picturesquely located at the heart of the East Lothian golfing-coast, The Marine Hotel actually overlooks the 16th hole of North Berwick's Championship West Links. Standing in landscaped grounds in the heart of the picturesque harbour town of North Berwick and encompassing superb views of the breathtaking Firth of Forth, the Marine Hotel's Victorian façade conceals a wealth of creature comforts and delights to be discovered.
