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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 guest 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 guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

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
Vincent

12 May 2026

lovely very comfortable stay would stay again

the bar upstairs was great, the room was very clean, very spacious for being in a boat.

maybe the lack of a hot breakfast, but I knew this when i booked.

5.0
Keysie

11 May 2026

special

the staff were so friendly and accommodating the little extras made it feel very special and the boat had a great story to tell

nothing

5.0
Carey

10 May 2026

Delightful way to spend 3 nights of our 2 weeks in and around Edinburgh

Unique and beautifully designed with very lovely crew.

If you have much luggage, there is little space for storage in the rooms. Obviously this is due to the nature of the uniqueness of staying on a ship.

5.0
Bob

9 May 2026

Would recommend highly!

The concept is ideal, renovation of a 1919 built ship has been done flawlessly. The current owners have been able to keep the ship authentic and yet modify the design to suit the call for individual en-suite accommodation which is very comfortable. The owners and staff are wonderful and friendly. We will definitely be going back to visit.

Can’t think of anything!!

5.0
Aaron

8 May 2026

Unique, comfortable, convenient

I like being on the water, the neighborhood, the decor, the breakfast, the bathroom.

5.0
Kate

8 May 2026

Excellent staff and accommodation. Thanks for making me feel so welcome.

It is a lovely different and uniquely place to stay handy to both buses and trams for easy access around Edinburgh.

Nothing to not like

5.0
Hector

6 May 2026

The stay was everything we hoped it would be and look forward to a return visit.

All aspects of our visit were excellent. The room was first class. Drinks brilliant and breakfast being "not the full Scottish" was most enjoyable..

Difficult to find something negative to say about our visit.

4.0
Neha

5 May 2026

Very good

Location, clean rooms, and ease of check in

Lower deck bitter end room - too tight and a little uncomfortable due to slight fall in the floor

5.0
Susan

2 May 2026

Exceptional

From the moment we arrived the staff were very welcoming. The cabin/room felt luxurious in the 1920s deco style and the continental breakfast was a wonderful break from the usual hotel breakfasts of bacon and eggs.

Nothing to complain about.

5.0
Lauri

1 May 2026

Great, quiet location and beautiful ship.

Beautiful location, lovely property. The staff, owner, and family were warm, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. It was great to sit out on the deck and relax.

4.5
John

29 April 2026

Fabulous

A great continental breakfast sat out on the deck in the sunshine, fantastic location everything was great

5.0
Noeline

27 April 2026

A memorable experience. An incredible restoration and so evocative of the time period.

It was quirky.

Nothing to dislike.

5.0
Robert

27 April 2026

Amazing experience and in a great location

Lovely boat, very clean and the staff were amazing

4.5
Mary

27 April 2026

It is an excellent hotel and I would recommend with proviso that it is perhaps more suited to couples and groups than so

It’s a lovely hotel in a great setting. Very comfortable and with some exceptional staff who will make you feel special

No television was a bit of a shock😂. A couple of the staff were disappointing. Of course they had a very high standard to reach. Public rooms were small so it could get a bit crowded and noisy.

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
Elizabeth

28 February 2026

Exceptional

Absolutely everything! Location Staff Facilities Luxurious cabin/ bathroom No tv in cabins so guests used lounges and created sociable atmosphere An amazing/unique experience

Absolutely nothing!

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.

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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