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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

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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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Recent guest reviews

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!

None

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

Nothing

5.0
Deborah

21 September 2025

Perfect in every way!

This was exceptional accommodation, had added bonus of a free upgrade on arrival. Breakfast was lovely, great choices even with it being continental, all very fresh!

Nothing not to like - fabulous!!

4.5
Linda

19 September 2025

Hotel on the water

Great location, right near the tram stop and other bus lines to center of city; nearby restaurants; staff agreed to accept our luggage early while we were on a three day trip to Isle of Skye and then again held it on our last day when our flight to Belfast was in afternoon. VERY accommodating!!

5.0
Eileen

13 September 2025

A first class stay.

Ideally located for stay in Edinburgh for the festival. The boat was very comfortable and the staff went out of their way to make our stay exceptional.

4.5
Kerrie

12 September 2025

A most enjoyable stay in a unique place. Staff are passionate and went out of their way to ensure everything was to our

Unique and quirky. Great staff Close to public transport

4.0
Nicolette

11 September 2025

Very good

Great location, authentically decorated, attentive staff. Fabulous bar and continental breakfast. Easy to park.

Our room had a slightly musty smell, and felt a little stuffy due to not being able to get any fresh air into the room.

4.5
Chris

11 September 2025

Fabulous

Location, and character of accommodation.

Limited parking - but staff very helpful in finding a space.

5.0
Ella

11 September 2025

A different type of hotel and transported you back to 1920,s royalty

Everything. The location was perfect near the tram stop for central Edinburgh and airport. The hotel was small friendly and very cosy

Everything was lovely

4.0
Susan

10 September 2025

Very good

location, very quirky room, spotless. Lovely bar area. Nice continental breakfast, plenty of choice.

5.0
Michael

2 September 2025

Amazing Quirky Hotel

Amazing Quirky Hotel Staff very Friendly and Helpful

Nothing not to Line

5.0
Veronica

30 August 2025

Great place to stay.highly recommend!!!

Staff was really helpful and kind!!! Would really recommend for anyone to stay here. What fun. Thanks

Nothing!!

5.0
Sheila

30 August 2025

Exceeded every expection we had

From the moment we arrived to we left the service we had from all staff was exceptional, their attitude to all was a pleasure and other hotels etc could learn a thing from the staff on the Ocean Mist. The reception staff(sorry didnt get any names) were so welcoming and gave great explanation about our stay on Ocean Mist The cleanliness, our quirky room was so cosy to return to after a busy day, the cocktail bar and happy bar staff ended our day with great chat, smiles and delicious cocktails The breakfast staff were full of information and helpful hints to make our visit to Edinburgh more enjoyable, and the continental breakfast was delicious

Absoulutely nothing

5.0
Coghill

29 August 2025

Exceptional

The boat has been beautifully restored and is so elegant

Nothing

5.0
Richard

29 August 2025

A great treat out of the ordinary in a fantasic part of town to eat, drink and enjoy life.

Beautifully appointed with elegance and charm. Service was professional and friendly without being overbearing. Lady serving breakfast was superb as was the Cocktail mixologist who produced two exceptional cocktails

The weather (Rained for 5 minutes approx!), little not to like!

5.0
Anna

29 August 2025

Delightful and unique hotel.

Breakfast was delicious and fresh. Overnight oats, fresh fruit, smoked salmon and croissants.

4.0
Calum

28 August 2025

Good but very expensive

breakfast was OK but at the price a full cooked breakfast should have been available.

seating in the bar area. inadequate for breakfast.

4.5
Robyn

26 August 2025

We would definitely stay again.

The location was perfect for where we needed to visit. Lots of lovely restaurants and cafes in the immediate area. Room beautifully decorated and great novelty factor.

Nothing we were very satisfied

5.0
Aimee

26 August 2025

Our favorite place to stay in Edinburgh!

Excellent location and beautiful ship/ hotel. Staff exceptional. Took wonderful care of us.

Nothing to dislike

5.0
Nigel

25 August 2025

Exceptional

Everything. Staff brilliant, room brilliant, location fantastic, breakfast lovely. All brilliant 👏

It's a boat so floors are sloped.

5.0
Suzanne

25 August 2025

We absolutely loved staying in Ocean Mist.wish we could have stayed longer

This is a magical place to stay. Our room ‘Sir Harry Newton’ was easily accessible, a good size and had the best bed that was not only beautifully presented but large and comfortable. Every little detail onboard has been thought about to keep the ambience authentic 1920s. The old phone next to the bed to the pull chain toilet. The toilet rolls are stamped and a wax sealed letter welcomed us into our room. The shower was hot and pressure was good. The toiletries plentiful and expensive. The breakfast was continental and plenty of variation with cereals, fresh pastries, cold meats and cheeses, juice and tea and coffee. All served in the upstairs Lounge by staff in naval uniform. This Lounge is later the bar which serves cocktails and any other drinks with a bowl of popcorn. Fabulous. The number 16 bus at a stop Close by gets you in and out of the city centre for £2.20 for a single, or £5.50 for an all day ticket, so being slightly out of the city isn’t a problem. You can walk to The Royal Yacht Britannica in about 10 minutes. We could have stayed a longer.

There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like about the Ocean Mist.

4.5
Jennifer

25 August 2025

Fabulous

Quirky place to spend our wedding anniversary

4.0
Paul

24 August 2025

Very good

Small cabin but crew were fine

5.0
Beverly

23 August 2025

Marvellous

It was really lovely

Everything

5.0
Sarah

18 August 2025

Exceptional

Staying on the boat was a unique experience, with a great vibe and wonderful Edwardian style. All the staff were very attentive and helpful. Don't miss special cocktails in the copper ceiling bar.

5.0
Ray

17 August 2025

Edinburgh delight 2025

This boat is beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. We were.given the Stateroom which was excellent and spacious. Staff (everyone we met) were lovely. The bar staff were very friendly and extremely efficient. Bar was very quirky and we really enjoyed having a drink before and after going out.

Nothing - can't think of anything.

4.5
Fs_priv

17 August 2025

We‘re No Awa’ Tae Bide Awa‘

Friendly people all around, especially „team breakfast“, also reception, bar and housekeeping.

Duration of stay

5.0
Christine

17 August 2025

Would go back tomorrow.

Breakfast was just continental so very good as we were not tempted with full breakfast. The staff were all exceptionally helpful.

Nothing.

5.0
David

16 August 2025

Thank you for a truly memorable experience. Our stay on Ocean Mist was a highlight of our trip to Scotland.

We had a relaxed and extremely enjoyable stay. Ocean Mist is in an excellent location and the staff are all very helpful and welcoming.

4.5
Ann

16 August 2025

Beautiful stay in a very well designed boat hotel that provided a lovely bit of heaven in Leithh

This beautifully refurbished boat hotel was quirky and very original, designed by the owner. It had the feeling of a bygone age. The setting on the water in Leith was great, within walking distance to lovely bars and restaurants and just around the corner from Britannia!! The staff were so lovely and nothing was a chore and made our stay what it was. The trams made it easy to get into the city and was just a street away.

I love being outside and while the boat had two levels where you could sit outside ( which we did every day ), I felt the seating could have been more robust and softer on the derrier. That said, it didn't stop us enjoying the outdoors. While rooms are darkish I realise it's a boat with portal windows so really cannot moan.

5.0
Pauline

15 August 2025

Great location in Leith for exploring.

Our second stay here. Love the rooms, breakfast and the bar in the evening.

Nothing

5.0
Jaakko

14 August 2025

Exceptional

Staff, rooms, character

5.0
Catherine

10 August 2025

Exceptional

Really central, accommodation was clean, staff were friendly and helpful.

5.0
Adele

9 August 2025

Loved it

Everything . It’s a boat so it’s stylish and quirky .

Nothing

5.0
Roy

9 August 2025

Great concept!

Fantastic hotel concept! Parking was dead easy and the rooms stunning. All of us were extremely impressed with the beds! The staff were superduper and we loved the breakfast as well. Sadly we arrived at 01:30 so the bar was shut but it looked well stocked!!!

Nichts

5.0
Sandra

7 August 2025

Lovely evening- continental breakfast was varied as well as fresh and delicious- staff so helpful, making our stay even

Very quirky.

No cooked breakfast

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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