Ocean Mist Leith, Edinburgh
Expert reviews
“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.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Delicious breakfast
- Free Wifi
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
11 April 2026
Absolutely wonderful
Luxurious charming central great breakfast excellent cocktails fantastic staff
11 April 2026
Lovely stay in an unusual setting but in a great location
Location and character
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.
4 April 2026
Exceptional
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
3 April 2026
Edinburgh accommodation
Very helpful staff, quiet comfortable room, and great location.
It was all good.
1 April 2026
Exceptional
Quirky, good quality accommodation.
Nothing!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
16 March 2026
great one night break
location was great, ship was such a surprise and spotless
nothing
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.
13 March 2026
Wonderful place, exceptional experience. Different to other places we stayed in.
Beautiful place, excellent service. Daniel was 👌🏻
No eggs for breakfast
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
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.
8 March 2026
Fabulous stay in this quirky boat, staff are outstanding, highly recommend.
Lovely location, very quirky, spotless.
Nothing
6 March 2026
We had a lovely stay would definitely recommend to friends and family
Lovely breakfast with beautiful views
28 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything
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.
26 February 2026
What a find! Great location, great staff and good value too
Originality
25 February 2026
First class, worth every penny
Cabin, facilities, food, staff were all excellent
Nothing was wrong
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
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
22 February 2026
Fantastic, immaculate, decor , staff , friendliness 10/10
Everything 👌
Nothing .
21 February 2026
Fantastic!
Everything. Such a lovely place for a night or two away.
Nothing.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17 February 2026
Wonderful trip with fantastic helpful staff
Loved the whole stay staff were fantastic room was beautiful
There was nothing we disliked
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!
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.
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.
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
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
14 February 2026
Great birthday treat,will definitely go again.
Breakfast had great choices of food.
Nothing not to like about experience onboard.
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Good location and very helpful staff
Nothing
9 February 2026
Exceptional
We lived everything , had a lovely time, thank you so much
A hot breakfast would have been nice
4 February 2026
You have to try it!!
It’s such a unique experience that takes you back in time Bar staff exceptional. Check-in was such a great experience
2 February 2026
Sunshine on Leith
Excellent location, loads of bars and restaurants close by. Lovely nautical cabin/ room, great views from the cocktail bar 🍹.
Nothing
1 February 2026
Excellent little hotel
Lovely hotel friendly staff great location
31 January 2026
Very welcoming crew, boat is spotless and rooms were lovely.
Breakfast was good crew were very helpful and it was very relaxing.
Can’t think of anything we didn’t like.
30 January 2026
Enjoyable
Location and facilities
18 January 2026
Delightful and beautiful adventure in Leith.
Fabulous location and easy parking.
Nothing
13 January 2026
Perfect
We had a wonderful stay. The team decorated our room for my fiancés birthday and it was so lovely. We stayed in January and expected it to be chilly but the room was so warm and toasty - with aircon if needed. All the staff were lovely and we had the best time. So many lovely little touches to make it really special.
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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 & 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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12 April 2026
Exceptional