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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Property entrance
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Reception

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
    4 min walk
  • Scott's View
    5 min drive
  • Tweed Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Tweedbank Station
    24 min drive

Room options

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Abbey Double/Twin Room

  • 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

  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 - 4 min walk
  • Scott's View - 5 min drive
  • Melrose Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 13 min drive
  • Floors Castle - 13 min drive

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 the eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Dryburgh Abbey Melrose
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. 368 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 739 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 739 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel was simply lovely, quiet, and beautiful along the River Tweed. It was especially nice because the Dryburgh Abbey was walking distance from the hotel and something to see and experience. Everyone at the hotel and the guests were very friendly. The restaurant was delicious. It's definitely an adult hotel as there was very little to nothing to do for children. We had a very pleasant stay in a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

E R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
The hotel has beautiful, well maintained gardens and grounds that are alive with birds. The Tweed gracefully glides past. The hotel has recently had some investment and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming in every way. It is situated in a very beautiful setting, along the Tweed River, next to the stunning Dryburgh Abbey ruins. It is very peaceful and quiet, a wonderful getaway from the daily grind. Breakfast was a wonderful meal each day and there is also dining options for the evening. Free parking on site which was also convenient for my rental car. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

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

8/10 Good

Thom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like being forced to dine at an inconvenient time, despite the restaurant being quiet. For dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel and extremely dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Peaceful hotel. Attentive and helpful staff at mealtimes. Good quality food from a varied menu
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a view of the river. It was so quiet and scenic. The food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant overnight stay. Food very good no table reserved tho we had booked so had to take what was left. Dining room staff pleasant and helpful but not trained. Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

J A Davies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Julie
Lovely old Hotel with lovely big room & bed. Could unpack and spread out! We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful breakfast room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely setting and grand old place with the usual creaks and sound effects of an old and grand house. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient; - slightly sad we could not take the dogs down to the magnificent River Tweed running past - but presumably there would be safety concerns as well as outrage from anglers! The Abbey Ruins next door are stunning as well. Overall, we were very happy indeed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights, a traditional hotel which exceeded expectations, the hotel was grand and not what we normally use, but it was great. Some of the decorations were tired but they are working on all these areas. Beds we’re comfortable and breakfast had good choice. We attended the Kelso ram sale and it was a lovely treat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location beautiful, staff very pleasant, food was good, room was nice but sink did not empty very quickly, extractor fan noisy, and bed was too soft for our taste. That said overall very much enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing a grand old hotel that has seen better days.Pub style food service on plain Formica tables,no table clothes,no character . Gone have the bottles of water in the room and the toiletries,it’s all about the bottom line Lethargic staff,who took 1/2 an hour to realise they hadn’t put the table number on our food so it sat in the kitchens as no one thought to see who was without food! Pathetic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice, but it's pretty rundown at this point. The breakfast is awful, but the staff are nice and helpful, and the area is great, but the hotel itself is just rundown and sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Staff & service
The property looks great and has so much character but internally the room was tired and need updating and a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly beautiful hotel in a wonderful country setting. We only spent one night there as part of a longer trip but we could have very easily spent a few days there exploring the surrounding countryside. If any traveller is looking for a great place to relax and forget the rest of the world for a while, we would recommend this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice, quiet stay at this hotel to end our visit to Scotland. It was a very relaxing stay to end our trip. Our room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The Dryburgh Abbey is directly across the parking lot from the hotel. Nice views of the Abbey and the River Tweed from the hotel. We were sad to check in and walk to the Abbey just as they had closed for the evening, so we sadly weren’t able to visit it during our stay. The hotel has a small dining area and bar. I would recommend making a reservation for dinner if you are visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Peaceful and blissful surroundings. Room lovely. Staff attentive. Very clean. Food excellent. A 4 star hotel experience at 3 star prices. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quality of food did not reflect the prices, a cocktail bar that only offered bloody mary or mojito and the choice of 1 from 4 draught beers since 3 of the fonts off due to no beers available. Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Lovely setting, great location, perfect to visit the Abbey ruins next door! Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious, staff was helpful and attentive. Food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024