Burts Hotel

3.0 star property

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Dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Burts Hotel, Market Square, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9PL
  • Place, Melrose Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Cuthbert's Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Melrose

At Burts Hotel you'll be within steps of Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a snack bar/deli and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Melrose hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Waverley Line.

What's nearby

  • Melrose Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waverley Line - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Burts Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Burts Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Melrose hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Burts Hotel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melrose hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. 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

Burts Hotel Melrose
Burts Melrose
Burts Hotel Hotel
Burts Hotel Melrose
Burts Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Burts Hotel?

Burts Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Burts Hotel?

Yep, Burts Hotel has a free self car park.

Is Burts Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Burts Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Burts Hotel?

No, Burts Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Burts Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Burts Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Burts Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Burts Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Burts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 323 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dougie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, amazing food - roast lamb was delicious, lovely breakfast and again friendly smiling server Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab hotel totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service, fantastic location, lovely town, excellent staff, gorgeous breakfast. Could not have asked for more, amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Friendly staff, very helpful, perfect room and superb food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff very good food and great position in centre of Melrose
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the secluded location, and the ambiance of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room, superb breakfast, top quality. Ate in the dining room again tasty quality food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay excellent staff and food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

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

Another great stay

We always enjoy our time at Burts Hotel, great service and friendly staff, high quality food and a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and rooms very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with lovely staff. Great food and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. Comforable room and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and tour the Borders from
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our stay was really comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly atmosphere, I have stayed there many times before & will continue to do so in future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Food & Service was excellent. Would definitely go back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Nice small hotel in convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nicely decorated, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quite spot and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023