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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Property class: 3

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A large estate with a river, green fields, and a historic building.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, a teapot, and a cup of coffee on a table with a placemat.
Two people sitting at a wooden table by a river, with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and parked cars.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $146
$121 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Room options

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

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a teddy bear, and a nightstand with a lamp and a bottle of water.

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 112 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Abbey Double/Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a television, and a window with curtains.

Abbey Double/Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 163 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melrose

Located in Melrose, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is on a river, a short 4-minute walk from Dryburgh Abbey and within 5 minutes by car from Scott's View. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Smailholm Tower and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Earlston Library.

What's nearby

  • Dryburgh Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scott's View - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Melrose Abbey - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Northumberland National Park - 40 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle - 58 min drive - 40.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Provender - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills.
You can enjoy a meal at Tweed Restaurant serving the guests of Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Melrose? This hotel has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Tweed Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Abbey Bistro - Overlooking the garden, this bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Bistro
  • Tweed Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1845
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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. 499 out of 988 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 988 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 988 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 988 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 988 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay with our dog and enjoyed dinner and bar services. The weather was lovely as well to enjoy the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and the property is beautiful and right next to the ruins for exploring! Wonderful stay and wish we had more time to spend in the borders!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet hotel had a very pleasant stay would be happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful country house hotel with exceptional staff. Good central location for exploring the Borders. We had a great stay and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome building in spectacular surroundings, interior was just as breathtaking as outside 😍. Staff were great and food was outstanding 👌.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were fantastic, room huge and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. Lovely grounds for an evening stroll. We were walking St.Cuthbert’s Way and left the car there for five days which was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at the borders. Very helpful staff and great, clean and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were all friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. The food was good without being exceptional. The hotel is a little tired and dated but we were very happy and their attitude to dogs being indoors was first class. We will be back I’m sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful grounds and surrounding areas. Lovely friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in such a tranquil, peaceful setting by the abbey and river, the hotel has ample parking and is a great place to relax and take long walks. The staff were friendly and courteous. It was nice to find a hotel offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options for meals. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Great food. Friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was clean and comfortable, the food and drink was great, The only downside is the guest room that we stayed in was quite dated and the floor creaked all over as did the adjacent rooms floors so was noisy to move around in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good no complaints at all.Would recommend a stay away order
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great service , The staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet riverside location and convenient for exploring the area around Melrose. Grand old building with plenty of character. Great breakfast with fine views and tasty food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Has a freshly made afternoon tea kept us going ubtil breakfast time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely property been 4 times now 10 mins short journey to tweedbank railway you can get the train to Edinburgh about 40mins we have travelled all over about 2 hour radius found some lovey places plenty of parking check out there website Dryburgh Abbey hotel there is also a ruined abbey in the grounds but you have to pay to look worth doing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was beautiful and food was plentiful and enjoyable. Just needs more attention to housekeeping in our bedroom. Bath layer of soap grim on sides. Several trailing cobwebs from ceiling.. which spoilt an otherwise cheerful room which was a shame..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a splendid old house, bang next to Dryburgh Abbey, which is a magical place. The hotel has character, the staff are lovely, and the rooms large, if a little old-fashioned. The bed was very comfortable. Only the food in the restaurant-bar was slightly disappointing, particularly as one of us is vegetarian, which made the choice very limited. We would still love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic location with 11 acres, river in grounds and Abbey ruins next door. Had dinner in restaurant which was excellent as was breakfast the next day. Used as a stop off for one night from Aberdeenshire to the midlands and same price as well known hotel chains. An issue with bed on arrival but sorted out by receptionist promptly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property excellent location stunning food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking on premises. Superb location next to the river Tweed. Excellent evening meal . Breakfast a bit disorganised.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026