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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel with free breakfast

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Stately red-brick building with a traditional tower and manicured lawn.
Indulge in a delightful tea service with a selection of pastries and wine.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, desk, and television, offering a view of the outside.
Relax by the river, where you can fish, socialize, and unwind in a serene atmosphere.
Relax in the elegant lobby with comfortable seating, a check-in counter, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ
  • Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Scott's View
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Melrose Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

Cozy retreat with a plush bed, framed artwork, and a warm throw blanket.

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Classic bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, and a window offering a view of the surrounding greenery.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Abbey Double/Twin Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and flat-screen TV.

Abbey Double/Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, perfect for work or reading.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

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 - 0.5 km
  • Scott's View - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Floors Castle - 16 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso Crolla - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herges on the Loch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Provender - ‬10 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.

Languages

English

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 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 10.00 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
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Dryburgh Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Hotel Melrose

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 796 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Unique location

This is a very comfortable hotel with very friendly staff. It has a very special and unique location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
our 3rd visit. Only down side is menu for evening was same as last year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

STUART

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The beautiful surroundings

Overall the stay was good. Room was a bit cold early evening, but our overnight sleep was too hot as the quilt tended to cocoon our body. The surrounding areas were excellent for walks and not to mention the food as it was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Great location but!!

We have stayed here several times and enjoyed the location. We feel that the rooms are ready for updating - the staff on duty were all young men who looked as if they had worked all weekend without a break ! It wasn’t as welcoming as it had been in the past. We were also disappointed with our evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been here several times over the years and have had fabulous stays. This time was no exception; just fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Paul

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

Lovely old style building for exploring the area

Lovely grand old building. Rooms were decent. Shower is rubbish could do with investing in more modern showers. Breakfast was good and the bar was well stocked. Good place to stay to visit the borders
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a lovely stay. 1 comment would be that the bathroom in the room we were in is needing updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Home from home

A beautiful, comfortable clean space with excellent, helpful friendly staff. The hotel is set in beautiful countryside where the river Tweed runs at the bottom of the garden and the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey next door. There are walks to suit all straight from the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely one night stay, the place and grounds right by the abbey are beautiful. I was especially impressed and grateful to their wonderful staff who found my lost wedding ring and got it forwarded on to me 😍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Business traveller
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Business traveller
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Business traveller
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gill

Nice hotel, cosy. Friendly staff. Right on the river Tweed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this beautiful old hotel. The staff were so kind and treated us like we were the only ones there. The food was delicious and the head chef was so thoughtful that she put a vegetarian dish on the menu for me. We only planned to stay one or two nights but couldn’t bring ourselves to leave and ended up staying 4 nights.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing and good value break.

Wasn't sure what to expect as we dont usually stay in hotels. A very grand building if a little faded. Room was very spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The shower could do with an upgrade and the collapsible plastic kettle was a bit disconcerting. Staff were excellent. Very friendly and accommodating. Evening meal was very good as was breakfast. Plenty of choice with breakfast served in a room overlooking the grounds. Overall good value if you want somewgere quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

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

Wonderful hotel

Lovely room and stay in a beautiful building. Dinner was also excellent. Breakfast was delayed due to staffing issues but this was managed well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024