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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

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

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Edinburgh

107£95$133¥14098C$103A$103HK$1041S$175SFr125¥844kr1097kr803kr1036

What guests liked

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

4.5
Kirsty

7 December 2025

Fabulous

Personal touches, unique, clean, comfy bed

Breakfast is a little basic

5.0
Angie

6 December 2025

Fabulous experience in a unique environment

Exceptional stay in a unique hotel. Attention to design and detail was superb. A truly fabulous experience. We will definitely be back and telling everyone about it.

5.0
Alison

5 December 2025

A wonderful experience we will be back.

It was in a stunning location and the boat has been restored to a very high standard. The customer service of the staff was to a very high standard.

Parking in this area is impossible. Do not take your car.

4.0
Robert

3 December 2025

Enjoyed our stay

Location

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5.0
Fiona

3 December 2025

Exceptional

Lovely boat and very comfortable and good experience

4.0
Alison

2 December 2025

Great stay, something different from the norm.

Something a little different staying on the boat, rooms clean and comfortable. Staff friendly. Cocktails delicious.

No cooked breakfast, although I knew this at the time of booking, I did miss a hot, cooked breakfast and considering the cost of the room it was a little disappointing. I totally understand no kitchen on board, I did notice many bars and resturant opened for breakfast with very little custom, perhaps a idea to have a deal where guests and go across the road to a resturant for breakfast.

5.0
Fiona

2 December 2025

Very enjoyable

Staff very friendly and helpful. Location excellent.

5.0
Bernard

29 November 2025

Still a gem

Always a great service, staff are so helpful, facilities are great, rooms are comfortable, bar is great for chilling out in.

It was another only one night stay, would easily stayed more if I could

5.0
Sheena

29 November 2025

A real precious gem of a hotel.

Beautiful place to stay for a short get away to Edinburgh. Everything about the ship, the rooms and staff were exceptional. The room was beautifully decorated, dressed and cleaned to a very high standard (and my expectations are always high in this regard!). Would love to stay for, longer, one night sadly was all we could manage this time.

I couldn't stay another night!

5.0
Audrey

25 November 2025

Fab time and got free upgrade…will be back

Great location

4.5
Fiona

24 November 2025

Fabulous

The ship is beautifully restored and feels very luxurious. It was a treat to stay there.

5.0
Daniel

22 November 2025

Amazing stay! Loved everything about it!

Clean, lovely staff! Highly recommend!

Nothing!

5.0
Alison

22 November 2025

A stunningly beautiful boat in a great, vibrant area.

Absolutely amazing & 100% spotless. The workmanship gone into this beautiful boat is incredible. The attention to detail is 1st class. All the staff are brilliant, inc. housekeeping, bar & breakfast. But a partiular mention for Danny - Duty Manager & Matt - Night Manager who go above & beyond from arriving to leaving & all have a very obvious pride in the Ocean Mist .The beds are superb with quality pillows & bedding. The breakfast, (continental only) had everything covered & with quality products. I am very picky & never stayed somewhere where EVERYTHING was 1st class.

Absolutely couldn't be,

4.5
Paul

17 November 2025

Excellent - would stay again !

Unique and expertly refurbished boat hotel ! Staff were very welcoming and we loved the little nautical touches everywhere - even down to the stamp on the toilet paper !

There was an 80th party going on when we arrived so it was too busy to enjoy the excellent bar area before we went out and by time we came back later in the evening the bar had shut sadly - but a very minor problem and I hope the 80th birthday was enjoyed by all !

4.5
Simon

16 November 2025

Brilliant accommodation. It was pretty cool

Cool place to stay

Toilet flush was noisy

5.0
Connor

15 November 2025

Perfect.

Excellent room staff, who go above and beyond

5.0
Shuna

13 November 2025

Great place to stay

Comfortable. Great location. Fantastic toiletries. Nice breakfast.

Nothing

4.0
Wendy

11 November 2025

Lovely, quiet and relaxing.

It was nice to be on a ship

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5.0
John

9 November 2025

Perfect for our regular Edinburgh trips, will definitely be using it again.

Location

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5.0
Martyn-price

9 November 2025

Small but cosy with free sweets.

Free sweets! Staff very friendly and accommodating. Beds very comfy. Very clean rooms and hotel. Amazing cocktails at the bar. Lovely stay.

Floors in room are uneven but I understand thats part of the aesthetic.

5.0
Gill

8 November 2025

Exceptional

We were given an upgrade as hubby has minimal mobility. Exceptional experience all round. Facilities and staff were excellent they were available anytime of day/night. Highly recommend and you won’t be disappointed.

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5.0
John

6 November 2025

Another brilliant weekend !

We’ve stayed before and this time had another fantastic stay. Love the boat, the facilities, the location and best of all, the staff. You’re made to feel so welcome it’s like visiting family.

Absolutely nothing.

5.0
Ellery

2 November 2025

Exceptional

The room and staff were amazing.

5.0
Gillian

2 November 2025

A lovely refurbished ship transformed into a luxurious small hotel

Quirky and luxurious, bathrobes, 1920s decor. Very comfortable bed. Ship had a lovely bar area- cosy on a chilly evening. ‘Crew’ all very polite and attentive. A good place for a special treat (it was our wedding anniversary). Leith is an interesting area to explore with many excellent restaurants

4.5
Andrea

31 October 2025

A great stay in a very clean boat and beautiful bar with wonderful cocktails but your staff made it extra special everyo

Uniqueness

5.0
Frances

27 October 2025

Felt like I was on the titanic (pre-iceberg). Beautiful hotel!

A very comfortable stay with beautiful features throughout the hotel. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Great location - so close to a tram stop and weekend parking was free which was great.

Nothing.

5.0
Margaret

24 October 2025

Unique accommodation

Unique accommodation in excellent area. Close to multiple restaurants, bars and cafes. Easy access to transport for city centre.

5.0
Malcolm

23 October 2025

Memorable!!!

Something very different, was made to feel special by the superb staff, or crew! Room was cosy, bathroom clean and everything there you would expect in a normal hotel.

No evening dining facility, but lots of great pubs and restaurants only a short walk away.

5.0
Patrick

22 October 2025

absolutely fantastic!!!!

everything

nothing

5.0
Judith

22 October 2025

Memorable and we will return

Check out The Dancing Captain - she is a legend in her own right but totally at home on Ocean Mist. We were lucky enough to secure an upgrade which made for a very special experience. This was our second visit and definitely not our last. Thank You

Nothing to report, we loved everything

5.0
Sophie

21 October 2025

Exceptional

Everything was just perfect, the room was lively and well presented. The bar was perfect with views of the river.

There was nothing I didn’t like about it.

4.5
Karen

21 October 2025

Wonderful place to stay

Lovely boat only 50 minutes to walk to City Centre. Clean and beautiful room super comfortable bed. Wonderful cocktails especially Moonshine. Lots of choice for breakfast - overnight oats really good.

Slightly noisy at night if room is near reception. No TV

5.0
E

20 October 2025

Excellent stay

Room was amazing

Very little parking

5.0
James

18 October 2025

This is a hotel not to be missed out on

Welcomed on arrival, beds were super comfortable. Rooms were beautiful and bathrobes snuggly

Loved everything

5.0
Hazel

17 October 2025

Fabulous

Ocean Mist is a unique, boutique experience for everyone. The staff are beyond perfection and will accommodate any thing to make life easier i.e ordering a taxi.

Nothing, Ocean Mist is supreme

4.0
Dave

17 October 2025

Very good

Pleasant staff, good location for visiting Tom Kitchin restaurant, very clean room'

The breakfast was a bit chaotic because the room was too cramped and everyone was getting in everyone's way trying to get to and from the buffet.

5.0
Lisa

14 October 2025

It is a truly lovely boat and the sea was so calm and not bobbing up and down!b

Very clean and beautiful!

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4.5
Susan

12 October 2025

We will be back !

Quirky place to stay in Leith, room lovely with very nice shower room. V nice cocktails in the bar. Excellent continental breakfast

4.5
Gail

12 October 2025

Fabulous stay

loathing and uniqueness of hotel was fab. decor was beautifull and so well finished breakfast was excellent and loved the fresh fruit. views fab bar 🍸 great

need fragrance smell in room. smell little damp. no voucher for drinks at bar

5.0
Paul

11 October 2025

Exceptional

Great venue and facilities plus a warm welcome from staff. We will definitely return.

Nothing

5.0
Ann

8 October 2025

Exceptional

I loved the quirky style of the 'cabins'. The 'crew' were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and breakfast, excellent!

I would have loved a small tv or radio. After a full day of exploring I would have loved some kind of entertainment in the room to wynd down

5.0
Rona

8 October 2025

Lovely hotel, great location, friendly & helpful staff.

Friendly staff, comfortable room/bec

Nothing

5.0
Diane

7 October 2025

Exceptional

Everything was perfect! Great location Spotless Great bar Great staff

Leaving!

5.0
Jodie

6 October 2025

Exceptional

It was amazing and the attention to every tiny detail was exceptional.

Some guests commented on the lack of tv during our stay.

4.5
Karen

6 October 2025

A wonderful couple of nights, wish it could have been longer

It was unique and very very comfortable

5.0
Vicky

5 October 2025

Quirky place to stay with top class service

Such a quirky place to stay and loved exploring all the detail. All the team we met were super friendly and the complimentary Tunnocks were the icing on the cake!

Noting

4.0
Alex

2 October 2025

Very friendly and great location. The services were great!

Location and room

4.5
Et

29 September 2025

Fabulous

The rooms were adorable.

Nothing...the stay was excellent.

5.0
Anthony

29 September 2025

would definitely stay again.

location was Excellents and staff were excellent, would highly recommend. so close to things to do and transport links to Edinburgh was excellent.

5.0
Caitlin

22 September 2025

Amazing unique stay in Leith!

Loved this unique stay. Boat is beautiful. Staff is friendly room is great and bed was comfy. Drinks on the deck were top notch

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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 and 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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