What is there to do in Dunbar?
Dunbar is a thriving town with a historic town centre and harbours all within a short walk of the hostel. East Beach is a minute’s walk from the front door and the large expansive Belhaven Bay is a half hour walk round the cliffs or a short cycle away.
For a small town, Dunbar has an enormous amount of things to do in the town centre and in the immediate area. The website www.60thingsdunbar.com details all the activities. There are a large number of adventure activities on offer here alongside attractions including golf courses, a large indoor pool, tennis courts, pétanque, play parks and sports centres. Dunbar definitely punches above its weight for attractions.
Edinburgh is a quick 25 minute train trip from the town centre railway station making Dunbar a great base for your visit to the beautiful capital city. From Edinburgh Waverley Station you can connect with services all around Scotland and to Edinburgh Airport by bus or tram.
Dunbar was also the birthplace of John Muir, the famous American naturalist and there is an interesting museum on the High Street which is well worth a visit.
What time is check-in/out?
Check-in is anytime from 4-9pm Please request a late check-in if you are planning to arrive after this time. We can leave keys in a lock box if no staff are at reception after 9pm. If you wish to drop bags off earlier then please let us know. Sometimes your room may be ready earlier, just ask when booking.
Check-out is by 10am. Please vacate your room and return your key to reception by this time. There will be a £20 charge for lost keys.
What is your cancellation policy?
We do not take payment at time of booking but do require a bank card to secure the booking.
If your booking is cancelled less than 7 days before arrival then a charge equal to 10% of the stay will be made.
If your booking is cancelled less than 1 day before arrival then a charge equal to 30% of the stay will be made.
Full payment will be taken 7 days before your visit.
Please contact us directly if you would like to amend/cancel your booking. If you have booked through Booking.com you all have to amend the booking yourself through this platform.
Do you take group bookings?
We welcome polite and considerate groups. For bookings of 8 people+ and/or private hire please contact us directly.
Do you welcome children?
Children of all ages are welcome and we have rooms that are perfect for families.
Children 12 years+ are charged at the full adult rate.
Children 2 – 12 are charged at a reduced rate of £20 per night.
Children under 2 are free but please advise whether you require a cot (we have one) or will bring your own. Note that not all rooms have space for a cot. We have a child seat in the dining room and a microwave for warming milk and food.
Are linen and towels included?
Yes, bed linen and towels are included.
Do you provide breakfast or other meals?
We are a self-catering accommodation with shared cooking facilities.
Breakfast is not included however we will always leave some items out for guests including a choice of cereals and bread. Tea and coffee is always available in the dining room and can be taken up to your room.
Dunbar has a great range of cafes, restaurants and take-aways which we are happy to recommend. Browse here www.ourdunbar.com.
Are you dog friendly?
We welcome well behaved dogs and have water bowls, treats and towels available. Please keep your dog on a lead in the ground floor public areas and in the courtyard. Please also try to discourage your dog from going to the toilet in the courtyard and wash up afterwards if they do, there is a hose and bucket for this.
Note that all our rooms are upstairs.
Dunbar is a dog friendly town with a good number of dog friendly pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Do you have secure storage for bikes and luggage?
We have a limited number of lockable cycle and board storage units in our secure courtyard. If you wish to reserve a space in advance, please advise when booking. There is also a hose and cleaning materials for bikes.
You can store luggage in our lockable store-room at reception.
We have CCTV cameras covering the rear courtyard and the front reception area, both of which are locked overnight.
Is there on-site parking?
Unfortunately, we have no dedicated parking so if you are travelling by car you will be able to park by the Railway Station (for a small fee) or on side streets in the area.
If you need to stop in front of the building to drop off luggage please make sure it is for a very limited period to avoid congestion and do not park on the double yellow lines but in front of the cars parked opposite.
