Offshore, Port & Renewables Worker Accommodation in Edinburgh

The Forth has become a centre for offshore energy and renewables, and the Port of Leith sits at the heart of it. Projects on the water and onshore bring crews, engineers, technicians and support teams who need somewhere to stay close to the port, often on rotation or for the length of a project. Ocean Serviced Apartments in Western Harbour is about as close to the Port of Leith as serviced accommodation gets, which makes it a natural base for offshore, port and renewables workers in Edinburgh.

Our apartments are spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes with a full kitchen and an open-plan living area, with complimentary on-site parking, weekly housekeeping and flexible terms. For crews coming off long shifts or rotations, they offer the space and comfort to properly rest, eat and recover, minutes from the port.

Why serviced apartments suit offshore wind and port work

Right by the port. Being on the Leith waterfront means a short journey to the Port of Leith and the quaysides, which counts for a lot at the start and end of a shift.

Proper rest between shifts. Rotations and long days are demanding. A quiet apartment with a real bed, a living room and a kitchen beats a cramped hotel room for recovery, and the calm of the waterfront helps.

Flexibility for rotations and projects. Crews change, rotations shift, and projects run longer than planned. We are used to flexible, evolving bookings and will do our best to keep your people in the same apartments across a project.

Parking and logistics. Vehicles are part of the job, and our complimentary underground parking removes one of Edinburgh’s biggest everyday headaches. There is a large supermarket next door for provisioning, too.

Value over a long project. For multi-week and multi-month stays, apartments are better value than hotels, and the saving grows with our long-stay discounts.

Our blog on what a month at Ocean is really like gives a feel for longer stays, and our extended stays page covers how they work.

Built for crews and teams

Whether you need a single apartment for a technician or several for a crew, we can help. Each apartment sleeps a team comfortably, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shared living space to gather in, which works far better for a crew than a scatter of separate hotel rooms. For broader contractor and project needs across the city, see our contractor and project worker accommodation page.

What is included

• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with a full kitchen and living area

• Complimentary underground parking on site

• Weekly housekeeping, with fresh linen and towels (see our servicing FAQ)

• Super-fast WiFi

• Self check-in and flexible check-in and check-out for irregular hours

• All bills included, with nothing to set up

• Flexible booking terms and a choice of payment options

Well connected when you need the city

Western Harbour is quiet and close to the port, but the rest of Edinburgh is easy to reach. The number 11 bus and the tram reach the centre in around 20 to 30 minutes, and with parking on site, trips further along the coast or across the Forth are simple. Our transport page and location page have the details.

Longer stays and company bookings

We regularly host project crews and are comfortable with company bookings and longer, changing reservations. Our Stay and Save discounts reward longer stays, with up to 25% off, as set out on our Stay and Save page. Talk to us early and we will hold the right apartments for your rotation or project.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide accommodation for offshore and port workers?

Yes. We are on the Leith waterfront, close to the Port of Leith, and our serviced apartments suit offshore, port and renewables crews on rotation or working a project, from a single apartment to several for a team.

How close are you to the Port of Leith?

Very close. Western Harbour is on the Leith waterfront, a short journey from the port and quaysides.

Can you handle crew rotations and changing dates?

Yes. We are used to flexible, evolving bookings and will do our best to keep your crew in the same apartments across a project.

Do you take company bookings for crews?

Yes. We regularly handle company bookings for project teams. Send us your requirements and we will help.

Enquire about crew accommodation

For comfortable, flexible accommodation minutes from the Port of Leith, talk to us. Request a quote with your dates and the number of apartments you need, or call the team on 0131 553 7394.