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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel with free breakfast

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Fishing
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ
  • Place, Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Scott's View
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumberland National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Abbey Double/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 163 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1119 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Melrose

On river.Stay at this Melrose hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dryburgh Abbey and 2 miles (3 km) of Scott's View. Smailholm Tower and Earlston Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dryburgh Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scott's View - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Northumberland National Park - 30 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Kielder Water and Forest Park - 58 min drive - 44.3 miles
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 59 min drive - 45.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3-star Edwardian hotel with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Melrose hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1845
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Abbey Dryburgh
Dryburgh
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Melrose
Dryburgh Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel to the airport?

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is 49.9 mi (82-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel have a pool?

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel have a restaurant?

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is home to Tweed Restaurant, which features garden views.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel to downtown Melrose?

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is 3.1 mi away from Melrose.

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 856 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely character property with excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit to this Hotel.Birthday treat weekend for my Wife. Will certainty return. Would be hard pressed to find a negative.The staff excelled.Food great .Parking spots abundant safe and pretty secure. Room nice.All in all a good choice for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, very helpful and dog friendly. Beautiful building and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast - only plain brown or white sliced bread, jam seemed to be apricot only, fresh food - satsuma on display was half rotten, tweed restaurant chairs - most in need to repair in some form or other. Lacked atmosphere. Tired looking. Frayed curtains in bedroom. No biscuits to go with tea/coffee. No bottled water. No shower cap or hair conditioner. ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent in all ways breakfast, parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

grea
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, comfortable room and bed, lovely food and very attentive staff. Tasty breakfast with a beautiful view
View having breakfast
Dryburgh Abbey right next door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Traveled with partner
The rooms are outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr A D

Tired but good cooked breakfast, reasonable price

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet. Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good. Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely although undergoing a little renovation. Great for walking and excellent breakfast. However the menu in the Bistro is limited with little for vegetarians and does not change.
View from our bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

CJG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed, I saw, I left.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property excellent location stunning food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spacious beds comfortable ensuite loots of room and effective shower. Road signs to hotel very lacking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avril

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only downside to the stay was the shower. It was almost impossible to regulate the temperature and never able to get anything other than a lukewarm shower. It needs replaced with a modern shower. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Endres, Bonita Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful country setting on the River Tweed and right next door to the atmospheric abbey ruins. Good walks in the area. Nice for a romantic getaway. The breakfast rooms were traditionally elegant but the dining room lacked charm and ambience. The two should be reversed with a more upscale menu for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff, great location, majestic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in need of a good clean £148 for one night stay was an insult Stains on carpet and bedding Very outdated and in need of TLC Budget hotel at premium price £50 Travelodge the night before and so much cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony and Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night. It was comfortable and satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
A lovely quiet ambient place With a bit of oldly worldly about it Staff were pleasant and helpful and food was good Would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

short break

My stay was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location and very spacious suite overlooking the River Tweed and also Dryburgh Abbey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Hilaire

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs. In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor. Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation. After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit. Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025