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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Suite, 1 King Bed
Fishing
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Abbey Double/Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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
  • ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬9 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

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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Reviews

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 827 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable hotel, good sized room in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel, great staff all round cleanliness, and lovely decor. Would come again a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice hotel. We enjoyed our short stay. The room was spacious, clean and had good facilities. My only slight issue was that breakfast was a buffet. I prefer breakfast to be cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Calgary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel! We loved everything about it, and would return in a heartbeat. Thankyou!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful peaceful setting. Walks at the river and views in the area are great. Friendly efficient staff. Good food and pleasant eating venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, good parking, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
The only issue had was that we thought the breakfast could have been hotter. The other food was excellent. Our car broke down as we were leaving but the staff were lovely. Made it clear we were welcome to stay inside while we waited for the RAC. They couldn’t have been better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with group
room was not ready for check in - waited one hour before it was cleaned. staff seemed new for food service- need training
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunny

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, welcoming team. The hotel was veery busy for a function, so perhaps some things were overlooked. The room was fine, perhaps a bit tired. No hairdryer was available, there were three coat hangers. A tea and coffee making station was present. My bathroom shower soap dispenser was empty, the carpet clearly could have done with a hoover.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. This was our second visit and once again did not disappoint. The welcoming as always was pleasant the room comfortable and the staff lovely. We had dinner in the restsurant the nights we were there and the food was far more better than the Hilton . The scenery was stunning and it is so peaceful a great place to unwind and relax.they also have a actives ie fishing shooting,horse riding never done them yet but i think you would have to call then to arrange these actives. The train station is about 10 mins away at Tweedbsnk so Edinburgh was quite easy to get to and from.free parking at the station . A perfect place for a relaxing break.easy beautiful landscape and history.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel with great food and great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and very helpful staff. The rooms were large and comfortable but perhaps a little dated for some people.plenty of hot water and a good shower. The food is very enjoyable and a good ammount to.chhose from for breakfast. We will return when next working in the area. We have stayed on 2 occasions and find the hotel ideal for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with group
The property is in a lovely location and is a bit tired. The evening meals were good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Very tranquil surroundings, quite remote but only a short drive to several places of interest. Liked walking down to the river before breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great views and walks around garden and down to river. Very beautiful area. Room lovely, comfortable and clean and very well furnished. Staff all very helpful and kind. Only issue was evening meal where we found portions far too large so lots of food was wasted. Also felt menu was too large for chefs to cope with as hotel was very busy. Our meals were pasta which was tasty but overcooked and risotto, also very tasty but very overcooked. Suggestion would be to reduce the large menu and allow chefs time to focus because they clearly are good cooks. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value, all good nothing bad to say
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

4/10 Poor

Alasdair

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

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