The Bonnie Badger
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The Bonnie Badger
No.1 of Cultural Hotels in East Lothian
Main St, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AB, United Kingdom
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Amenities
Golf Course
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Café
Meeting Room
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Property Description
The Bonnie Badger features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Gullane. Built in 19th century, this 5-star hotel is within a 12-minute walk of Gullane Beach and 0.8 miles of Muirfield. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
At the hotel, each room comes with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Bonnie Badger also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.
With staff speaking English, French, Japanese and Portuguese, guidance is available at the reception.
Arthur's Seat is 19 miles from The Bonnie Badger, while Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 21 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 27 miles from the property.
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8.7/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.7
Amenities8.7
Location8.7
Service8.7
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Surroundings
Train: North Berwick Railway Station
(7.3 km)
Train: Dunbar Railway Station
(31.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Conditioner
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2
Deluxe Suite
Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed ● Living Room 1:1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Shampoo
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3
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Shampoo
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4
Deluxe Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
8.7/10
Very Good
25 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.7
- Amenities8.7
- Location8.7
- Service8.7
Average for similar properties in Gullane
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the modern, comfortable rooms and friendly, attentive staff. The exceptional breakfast quality is consistently highlighted, along with the spacious attic rooms.
Guest User
June 24, 2025
Lovely hotel, with charming service and excellent food. We were there for four nights, for my daughter’s wedding, since she was having her reception there. We had a deluxe room in the cottages. Our room had a very comfortable bed, and we slept very well. My only quibbles would be that the shower is very small for a large man, and there is minimal clothes hanging space. Other than that, our stay was perfect. Staff are very friendly and service is impeccable. Food throughout was excellent. They clearly have superb suppliers, and the standard of cooking is extremely high, as you would expect of a Tom Kitchin establishment. Breakfast was fantastic every day, and the bacon was superb. The roe deer for the wedding reception was the best venison I have ever tasted, haggis was perfectly cooked, and all the sauces were exquisite. We will return.
Guest User
June 19, 2025
Went to the garden restaurant.We were early but got water and menu but waited over 20 min for drinks.Not good enough for such an expensive restaurant.Food was ok but not worth it.
Guest User
January 22, 2025
Everything you could want from a hotel/ restaurant. Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were excellent - small but perfectly formed. Bathroom was immaculate with a wonderful shower and heated floor. Bedding, towels all beautiful and the homemade salted chocolate chip cookies were sooo good. We ate in the Stables restaurant one night and the food was top notch with excellent attentive service again. Breakfast both mornings absolutely delicious - we had full Scottish one morning but you also got fresh fruit salad and yoghurt with fruit compote. You can tell they use the best local ingredients in everything they serve. Even the plates, dishes and mugs are ceramics by a small Scottish business. And a great music playlist in the bar, restaurant, garden room. Extra little touches which just added to the cost, welcoming vibe. We loved every minute of our 2 night stay and were sad to go, even with a compliment gift bag of water and homemade flapjacks. Fantastic value for money - we’ll be back!
Guest User
November 18, 2024
Really enjoyed our time here the room was great and really enjoyed both dinner and breakfast. Service was excellent. Had the scallops, pork and cheese board. The house rose is excellent and lots of wine choices. The bar was a little dark but that is being picky. Good place.
Quat_Tittle
October 10, 2024
Loved everything about the Bonnie Badger. Have stayed at many wonderful hotels in Scotland and it’s one of my favorites. Hotels are very expensive in Scotland and I think we’ve become a bit numb as to the prices, but, compared to comparably priced hotels from Dornoch to Glen Coe to Aberdeen to Fife, the Bonnie Badger is top notch. Loved the comfort of the bed, the shower, the delicious food, and especially the staff. Also much prefer it to the other top rated hotel in lovely Gullane. Will definitely be back!
Guest User
September 24, 2024
Absolutely loved it. We spent the night at the Bonnie badger and from the moment we walked through the door the whole experience was fantastic. All the staff working there are great from the warm welcome when checking in to the attentive staff in the restaurant. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Made to feel very welcome The food was exceptional not only in the evening but the following morning at breakfast. Honestly can’t recommend it highly enough and I can’t wait to go back
Guest User
September 16, 2024
Food was great, service efficient and the atmosphere was good. The food was delicious. I had the French onion soup which had good depth of flavour and sweetness. The grilled prawns were gorgeous, I loved the addition of the sourdough that mopped up the flavour of the prawns. My husband had the haggis bon bon and the Wagyu burger again all very good. The wine list is excellent. We ate in the bar which was around 75% full on a week day lunch time so it had a good vibe. Would definitely go back and recommend.
Guest User
September 10, 2024
We stayed here for one night. Room was small for a delux compared to other places we have stayed with limited hanging / drawer / shelf space for your things however there are lots of nice little touches within the room that probably pushes the price point to where it is. Staff were polite but they never quiet reached friendly and welcoming. Food served in the evening and at breakfast was of a high standard.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Café
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
Japanese
French
Food & Drink
Snack Bar
Café
Bar
Health & Wellness
Billiards Room
Golf Course
Off-site
Mini Golf
Beauty and Makeup
Activities
Public Beach
Game Room
Public Areas
Barbecue
Additional charge
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Clothes Steamer
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Safety & Security
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Smoke Detector
CCTV In Public Areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 1 year old and under | Extra cot: Free |
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsThe deposit is determined based on the duration of your stay. The charge is £100.00 (approx. NZD 225.12) per night.
Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 13
The Bonnie Badger features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Gullane. Built in 19th century, this 5-star hotel is within a 12-minute walk of Gullane Beach and 0.8 miles of Muirfield. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
At the hotel, each room comes with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Bonnie Badger also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.
With staff speaking English, French, Japanese and Portuguese, guidance is available at the reception.
Arthur's Seat is 19 miles from The Bonnie Badger, while Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 21 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is 27 miles from the property.