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Hillside Hotel

Queens Road, Dunbar EH42 1LA, Scotland
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Hillside Hotel
Ranked #5 of 7 Dunbar B&B and Inns
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Stopped over a couple of nights due to last minute arrival in the town and other places full. It was okay for the price so we booked a second night. A score of 2 seems a little harsh ... but this place was not really 3/average, rather 'mixed blessings' : Every member of staff was kindly and helpful but seemed... More

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Holmfirth, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

A great place to be with many attractions close by for children, links park, fantastic sports centre with wave pool, great beach and marvellous harbour and historic attractions. The hotel itself was clean, tidy, staff friendly and Tommy was just great. What a fantastic guy to meet. Breakfast and Restaurant food was excellent and good value for money. I would... More

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Norwich, UK
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed over the bank holiday for three nights. Tommy was great. He made sure we had everything we needed. The room had a superb view of the sea and was clean and warm. The en-suite was recently refurbished and was nicely done. Breakfast is a traditional full Scottish and there is plenty of it served in the smart period... More

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South Scotland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

My room was freezing from checking in, the bathroom hadnt been cleaned properly and the room hadnt been dusted in a while. The bed was clean which was a good start! The staff were rude and treated everything as an inconvenience. The mirror in the bedroom was laid on the floor (previously fell of the wall). Not a nice hotel!... More

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Scotland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

We recently ate here to celebrate a family engagement. We ordered drinks in the bar on arrival & were quickly shown thro to dining room. We were only people there & all other tables were unset, chairs stacked in a corner! Very bare & uninviting! There is a bizarre corner 'bar' but again it is bare. Very soulless environment. It... More

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valportglasgow
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

unfortunately i found this hotel so dirty i could not stay ,black stains on the carpet , wind howling though the bathroom window , and the classic , toilet roll on the toilet brush, the girl who checked me in was lovely ,

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Alness, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

I stayed here for four weeks due to training in Dunbar and the hotel was the silver lining in a crap trip away from home for so long. The bar staff were amazing putting up with such a big group friendly, polite and always willing to do anything they could to make our stay great. I felt that although i... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Wonderful location. Stunning views. Room modern and immaculate. Very friendly and helpful manager and staff. Cosy bar. Excellent food and service in restaurant. A little gem. We were walk-ins on a Sunday afternoon. Staff were very accommodating and helped with our onward travels. This is our first trip to Sotland and the tips were invaluable. The manager even gave us... More

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

myself and my wife had a great time in the hillside last weekend the staff where very friendly food ok the rooms clean and comfortable i can recommend this hotel for a weekend away for couples. we are looking forward to the dunbar music festival at the end of the month and we have booked the hillside again .

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Whitby
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

Looking forward to a sojourn in this newly refurbished hotel we were left sadly disappointed. The en suite shower room was fitted out to a good standard although there was just a bare light bulbno light shade and no toiletries. So immediately time had to be spent shopping for shower gel, shampoo, shower cap etc. I don't know if the... More

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Additional Information about Hillside Hotel

Address: Queens Road, Dunbar EH42 1LA, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > East Lothian > Dunbar
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 7 B&Bs / Inns in Dunbar
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in Dunbar, the Hillside sits in a picturesque location just two minutes walk from the centre of this popular East Lothian coastal town. Looking out to the Firth of Forth, the hotel offers fantastic sea views from fully en-suite accommodation. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant so whether it has been a hard days work or a busy day shopping and taking in the sights of East Lothian why not spend some time relaxing, enjoying a single malt (or two) and some delicious, locally sourced, freshly prepared food. ... more   less 

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