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Ocean Mist Leith, Edinburgh

14 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QN, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“A onetime pleasure yacht, the Ocean Mist Leith has been docked at the Shore area of Leith since the 1980s. A major overhaul in 2018 restored its 1920s glamour and transformed the vessel into a 17-bedroom floating hotel.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Edinburgh


This an aggregated customer review rating of Ocean Mist Leith, Edinburgh. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money Index

93.43 %

Ranked 1st in Edinburgh


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


All you need to know

Ocean Mist Leith feels like stepping into a beautifully restored piece of maritime history. It’s not just a hotel, it’s a classic yacht permanently moored on the Water of Leith.

Originally built in 1919, this floating gem weaves together its seafaring past with modern charm, offering a really atmospheric stay. The interiors are rich with polished wood, nautical touches, and cozy corners that feel both elegant and relaxed.

Whether you pick a snug berth, a standard cabin, or one of the more spacious staterooms, you’re in for a treat.

And the Castle View Bar is a highlight. It’s perfect for winding down with a cocktail or a whisky while gazing out at Leith’s waterfront and even Edinburgh Castle in the distance.

Plus, there are regular tastings and events in the Bridge Lounge, so there’s always a fun reason to hang out on board.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Alistair

27 April 2026

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Pamela

25 April 2026

Value for money

Beautiful stay

Nothing

4.5
Stiles

24 April 2026

Fabulous

The boat was really lovely

The location and facilities were exactly what I needed

4.5
Anne-marie

21 April 2026

Excellent, unusual and lovely place to stay, great location, clean, beautifully decorated and very welcoming and relaxin

Beautiful decor, lots of attention to detail, comfortable beds, lovely staff.

Just a small thing, the breakfast area was a bit small and got crowded very quickly, had to queue a bit for the self service system.

5.0
Stephanie

18 April 2026

Absolutely fantastic! What a great experience!

Soooo quirky, the attention to detail is fabulous, loved the decor, so well thought through 😍

Nothing!

5.0
Anne-marie

13 April 2026

Fabulous unique hotel.

Love, love, love Ocean Mist. What a fabulous unique hotel. The staff were brilliant making a special effort to decorate the room after I had let them know we were celebrating a Birthday. The breakfast was ideal a great continental spread and our suite perfect. It is super easy to use the tram to get in and out of the centre and Leith is lovely to wander around with lots of independent stores. A magical long weekend.

Nothing at all

5.0
Karen

12 April 2026

Feels like you’re on an Agatha Christie movie .

We liked everything about the boat. Excellent breakfast, really good location.

It’s not a criticism but the bar is open to non residents so gets pretty busy. We came back 9pm after a meal out and couldn’t get in , all the seats were taken.

5.0
Donnarobins

12 April 2026

Exceptional

Everything, lovely staff , lovely hotel , amazing time

Nothing at all

5.0
Christa

11 April 2026

Absolutely wonderful

Luxurious charming central great breakfast excellent cocktails fantastic staff

4.5
Martin

11 April 2026

Lovely stay in an unusual setting but in a great location

Location and character

4.5
Lamsehchi

10 April 2026

Brilliant for a novel escape.

The location and the style. Genuinely felt like a Agatha Christie death in the Nile setting. Was a genuine novel.

The air conditioning was a little low power. And the shower had some signs of miss repair. But over all was perfect for a weekend escape.

5.0
Crystal

4 April 2026

Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and friendly.

5.0
Pauline

3 April 2026

Edinburgh accommodation

Very helpful staff, quiet comfortable room, and great location.

It was all good.

5.0
Leanne

1 April 2026

Exceptional

Quirky, good quality accommodation.

Nothing!

5.0
Dawn

1 April 2026

Exceptional

Ocean mist is a beautiful place to stay. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was good and good choices and was in a very pleasant area. We will definitely be back.

4.0
James

1 April 2026

Lovely boat in a superb location

Breakfast a little basic and not enough dining space at peak times, outside space would be utilised in summer but chilly in March, breakfast staff professional and friendly.

Room was charming but on a slope, felt as we were at an angle in the bed, may be an optional illusion, plumbing required a little attention, basin tap back washers were broken and the toilet cistern took 20 minutes to fill, toilet was not flushing correctly.

5.0
Daniel

28 March 2026

Great hotel in great location.

It’s a beautiful hotel in a fantastic location. Everything is immaculately presented and incredibly comfortable. The staff were all friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome throughout our stay. The cocktail bar was a highlight; a perfect place to spend the evening, with excellent drinks. We really enjoyed our time here, especially the many thoughtful touches throughout the hotel.

5.0
Lesley

26 March 2026

Atmospheric, luxurious and unique experience.

The room we were allocated was more than we expected in terms of the size, luxurious finishes and a fabulous shower room. All the crew were great. Ethan in the bar mixed excellent cocktails and looked after us well. The bar was just a great place to relax and chill out.

Until the last night there was nothing we didn't like. But the heating broke down on our final day and we spent an uncomfortably last cold night. The staff were apologetic the next morning and had contacted an engineer.

5.0
Bryan

26 March 2026

The overnight stay felt special and luxurious.

The ocean mist was very clean and well decorated, it is an unusual and quirky place to stay and it did not disappoint. There were lots of finishing touches and attention to detail.

Nothing to dislike

4.5
John

16 March 2026

great one night break

location was great, ship was such a surprise and spotless

nothing

4.0
Neil

14 March 2026

A lovely treat in Leith

Location. Also the quirky nature that it is a boat. Quality room and bathroom

The room did get hot.

5.0
Roxrok

13 March 2026

Wonderful place, exceptional experience. Different to other places we stayed in.

Beautiful place, excellent service. Daniel was 👌🏻

No eggs for breakfast

5.0
Raymond

13 March 2026

A special place, a luxurious and welcoming stay with friendly staff.

Location was perfect, staff were really friendly, continental breakfast was good, drinks in the bar were served quickly and there was a really nice ambiance. Rooms felt special and were immaculately clean.

Nothing

4.5
Lorna

10 March 2026

Really enjoyed our stay from the moment we arrived the staff were so helpful and friendly. Location was excellent and s

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely room with lots of little extras.

Nothing.

5.0
Marie

8 March 2026

Fabulous stay in this quirky boat, staff are outstanding, highly recommend.

Lovely location, very quirky, spotless.

Nothing

5.0
Heather

6 March 2026

We had a lovely stay would definitely recommend to friends and family

Lovely breakfast with beautiful views

5.0
D

28 February 2026

Exceptional

Everything

5.0
Thomas

27 February 2026

Our stay was really interesting, the boat has been refurbished and gives a really excellent experie.

Breakfast was excellent as was the Service.

An extra chair in our cabin.

5.0
Grant

26 February 2026

What a find! Great location, great staff and good value too

Originality

5.0
Malcolm

25 February 2026

First class, worth every penny

Cabin, facilities, food, staff were all excellent

Nothing was wrong

5.0
Christopher

24 February 2026

Exceptional

Stafff are very attentive and polite and friendly Beautiful interior and very relaxing bar area to sit and enjoy a drink while looking out along the shore

5.0
Angela

22 February 2026

Exceptional

Excellent stay on board staff were great very friendly ..room was very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend

Nothing everything was great

5.0
Marion

22 February 2026

Fantastic, immaculate, decor , staff , friendliness 10/10

Everything 👌

Nothing .

5.0
Roddy

21 February 2026

Fantastic!

Everything. Such a lovely place for a night or two away.

Nothing.

4.5
Ben

21 February 2026

Enjoyed and would stay again

Beautifully rooms and great location.

Breakfast was a little limited but continental breakfast can some times be.

5.0
Sandra

19 February 2026

Exceptional

Staff were so friendly & informative. Room was spotless. Breakfast was lovely. Cocktails amazing! Only wish they served light meals we would of stayed there all evening.

No TV in room

5.0
Elizabeth

18 February 2026

Hated leaving

Every surface and fixture showed serious thought and was beautiful to look at. The light reflecting off the water onto the ceiling in our room was delightful, calm and helped me drift off to sleep peacefully.

Checking out.

5.0
Helen

18 February 2026

Fantastic experience, peaceful; beautiful accommodation and ultra comfortable bed,

Breakfast was lovely, served by the ever attentive Toni and her team. It was a most enjoyable and relaxing stay and highly recommended.

4.0
Lorraine

18 February 2026

Quirky venue with very hospitable staff.

Staff were great; very helpful and attentive. We were given a free room upgrade which was a nice surprise too. Great location with regular tram service, although not too far to walk into the city centre if the weather is nice.

There was a decent continental breakfast but no gluten free options readily available.

5.0
Yvonne

18 February 2026

Exceptional location, exceptional staff, exceptional service, exceptional accommodation, exceptional stay!

The attention to detail was outstanding. Staff service was exceptional & they all looked fantastic in uniform. Nothing was too much bother. The boat was immaculate & in keeping with tradition. Decore well thought out. Perfect relaxing stay

Nothing not to like.

5.0
Amanda

18 February 2026

Book this great floating hotel

A unique experience aboard Ocean Mist. We could not fault anything. Comfortable, highly serviced cabin, delicious continental breakfast. All staff were welcoming, cheery and attentive. The bar was well stocked, delicious cocktails with snacks. Parking was close by which was chargable but very convenient.

Going home.

5.0
Gillian

17 February 2026

Wonderful trip with fantastic helpful staff

Loved the whole stay staff were fantastic room was beautiful

There was nothing we disliked

4.5
Alison

16 February 2026

A Great Little Stay

This is a beautiful hotel, it is very clean and very comfortable.The staff are very helpful, attentive and friendly. It is a very enjoyable stay, the bar is comfortable and a lovely place to spend some time.

It would be nice if there were opportunities for a hot breakfast, but the continental style did the job!

4.5
Megan

15 February 2026

Friendly staff and lots of little details to make us feel special and not just one of many guests.

Unique setting, really friendly staff who could not do enough for us. Old world vibe with lots of facilities nearby.

The only slight disappointment was the view from the portal window of a wall - but we knew we were staying on a boat and that the views were not likely to be spectacular.

4.5
Lesley

15 February 2026

A lovely quirky place to stay in a beautiful part of Scotland.

The breakfast was lovely. We thought we were going to get a hot breakfast but the continental choices were lovely. Salmon, cheese, cereals, toast and pastries.

We would have liked to have had a meal on the boat.

4.5
Neal

15 February 2026

Superb location and quality

Superb location and 5 star quality room

Breakfast staff seemed very disinterested and coffee and tea didn’t arrive a table left piled up while they had a chat

5.0
Alistair

15 February 2026

A step into a different world where you are transported into the extraordinary by uniformed stewards

Loved the decor the history and the warmth of the staff

5.0
James

14 February 2026

Great birthday treat,will definitely go again.

Breakfast had great choices of food.

Nothing not to like about experience onboard.

5.0
Gilbert

10 February 2026

Exceptional

Good location and very helpful staff

Nothing

5.0
Elaine

9 February 2026

Exceptional

We lived everything , had a lovely time, thank you so much

A hot breakfast would have been nice

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Services

  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Fax/photocopying
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Daily housekeeping
  • - Pet bowls

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Street parking

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Face masks for guests available

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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