About this property
This is a self check in room only property. Check in details will be sent to every guest within 2 days of their arrival date. All rooms are serviced daily and a team member is available by telephone for any inquiries or emergencies. On the East Lothian coast of North Berwick, The Folly Hotel located opposite the West Links Golf Course. Dating back to the 1900s, this former fire station offers a bar for guests and golf club hire. Within 5 minutes’ walk of the town center and a 45-minute drive from Edinburgh, it provides free Wi-Fi. Each room a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower. North Berwick has a variety of restaurants, including Italian, Indian, Scottish, Thai and Chinese, within a 10-minute walk. This licensed hotel is a 12-minute walk from the Scottish Seabird Center and 20 minutes from Glen Golf Club, with several other golf courses along this stretch of coast. The National Museum of Flight and the East Links Family Park are among the region’s other attractions within 15-25 minutes’ drive. Free parking is available opposite the property. The hotel provides a convenient stopover on the John Muir trail.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Darren
United States
“The location was nice and the rooms were comfortable.” - Desiree
Singapore
“There was a snack basket with porridge and snacks and a mini fridge for milk and drinks. We were also received warmly by the staff. We arrived before the check-in time and were able to deposit our luggage with the reception and run off to the...” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Staff were nice and flexible with our request to check in a bit early (we had to be elsewhere when checkin would open). Room was fine, snacks in lieu of breakfast were fine for us.” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Near to everything, nice single attic room. Good to have bath and shower. Basket at beginning was a nice touch. Clean and comfy” - Lorrie
United States
“The couple running the property were very personable and made sure we had everything we needed. We arrived on bikes and they allowed us to store our bikes in the reception area as to provide us with no worries about where we would keep our bikes...” - Rhys
United Kingdom
“Easy check in. Good location. Nice selection of snacks provided. Good size room. Quiet building” - William
United States
“Just perfect and peaceful for an overnight stay. When I arrived my keys were not in the lock box as indicated. However I cannot even complain as the situation was corrected within 30 minutes. The owner even came by my room once I was in to...” - David
United Kingdom
“Great location to explore North Berwick. Close to station and beach. Comfortable room and basket of goodies well received. Staff very efficient and friendly - small issue in bathroom dealt with straight away. Would stay again if in local area.” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“The rooms were big enough for couples and families. Although there are no cooked breakfast facilities there is a basket in your room with porridge, biscuits, crisps , magdelines, crunchy bars, croissants and others and a small fridge with...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Brilliant location, easy access, stairs are very steep if you have mobility problems, shower good, comfy bed, kettle and a welcome pack, small can fridge”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children over 5 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Please note that children can only be accommodated in the triple room.