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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast and dinner served
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
Fishing
A bar area with wooden cabinetry, a bar counter, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $162
$135 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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

Room options

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

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

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

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Abbey Double/Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 163 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE RIVER VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬9 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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. 453 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 919 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great food. Friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Mathew

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
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8/10 Good

HAUGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent surroundings! Interior in need of some tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, very friendly staff, great food and a comfortable stay. The property is a gem in the rough - the common areas present beautifully but the room was a bit tired (but still very comfy)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lauren

It was nice to be able to have dogs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely character property with excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a beautiful place. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the whole experience is so relaxing and different.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent in all ways breakfast, parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Communication and information from the hotel very good, warmly greeted at check in. Very helpful and friendly staff, good breakfast choices and a nicely varied dinner menu in the restaurant, very well cooked using local produce. Lovely quiet country setting on the river Tweed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes good selection from Bar however some staff need to smile a bit often i feel they are there on sufference. My room was excellent however cold due to heaters on timers. Windows where absolutely filthy. On a positive note, front facing reception staff where excellent particularly Charlotte
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic ambiance, beautiful surroundings, excellent service and food, beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff, great location, majestic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable hotel, good sized room in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was really clean, large and comfortable. We had a four poster bed.! There were several walks, one of which we did. We would like to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, very helpful and dog friendly. Beautiful building and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and staff service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, this hotel is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet countryside retreat with friendly helpful staff and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025