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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Front of property
Reception
Fishing
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ
  • Place, Dryburgh Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Scott's View
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumberland National Park
    ‪30 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Abbey Double/Twin Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 104 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)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Melrose

At Dryburgh Abbey Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dryburgh Abbey and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Scott's View. Highlights at this Edwardian hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Tweed Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Melrose hotel include Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and Smailholm Tower.

What's nearby

  • Dryburgh Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Scott's View - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northumberland National Park - 30 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 56 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 59 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Riverside hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1845
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 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.

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 15.00 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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$235.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Yep, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Dryburgh Abbey Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel.

Is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

No, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 856 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast - only plain brown or white sliced bread, jam seemed to be apricot only, fresh food - satsuma on display was half rotten, tweed restaurant chairs - most in need to repair in some form or other. Lacked atmosphere. Tired looking. Frayed curtains in bedroom. No biscuits to go with tea/coffee. No bottled water. No shower cap or hair conditioner. ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

8/10 Good

Paul

grea
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Craig

Travelled with partner
The rooms are outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr A D

Tired but good cooked breakfast, reasonable price

Had a deal to stay including breakfast. Location was ok and nice by the river. Quiet as in the countryside. Bathrooms could do with a better clean. Towels worn. Bed hard. However slept ok due to quiet. Staff young and don't seem trained but what's new with that in the UK currently?! Difficult to get attention to order at breakfast. However eggs benedict and full breakfast both very good. Ok for a reasonably priced break near Melrose and Abbotsford House. Right in the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely although undergoing a little renovation. Great for walking and excellent breakfast. However the menu in the Bistro is limited with little for vegetarians and does not change.
View from our bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

CJG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed, I saw, I left.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spacious beds comfortable ensuite loots of room and effective shower. Road signs to hotel very lacking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

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

8/10 Good

Avril

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only downside to the stay was the shower. It was almost impossible to regulate the temperature and never able to get anything other than a lukewarm shower. It needs replaced with a modern shower. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Endres, Bonita Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful country setting on the River Tweed and right next door to the atmospheric abbey ruins. Good walks in the area. Nice for a romantic getaway. The breakfast rooms were traditionally elegant but the dining room lacked charm and ambience. The two should be reversed with a more upscale menu for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in need of a good clean £148 for one night stay was an insult Stains on carpet and bedding Very outdated and in need of TLC Budget hotel at premium price £50 Travelodge the night before and so much cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony and Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night. It was comfortable and satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
A lovely quiet ambient place With a bit of oldly worldly about it Staff were pleasant and helpful and food was good Would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

short break

My stay was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location and very spacious suite overlooking the River Tweed and also Dryburgh Abbey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Hilaire

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was deeply disappointing. You can see that the hotel was once very lovely, but it’s now poorly maintained. For example, the carpets in the entry hall and on the stairs look dirty and stained. In the dining room, the upholstery on many chairs is stained and the decorative braid is ripped and hanging off the chairs. In our room, the toilet was quite tricky to flush and no washcloths were provided. The bathroom light flickered constantly. The WiFi was very spotty: it worked ok on the ground floor, but was almost useless on the second floor. Another issue was the breakfast staff. When we came in for breakfast, some staff didn’t even look up from their phones or paperwork to greet us. They seemed unaware that greeting and seating guests is part of their role. When we went to breakfast this morning, one young man on staff simply looked at us and said “Same routine as yesterday, ok? Cheers” and then went back to looking at his paperwork. There were 3 staff at the desk outside the dining room, 2 of whom were scanning their phones and carrying on a private conversation. After we seated ourselves, we waited several minutes for someone to ask if we wanted coffee. When no one came by, I went out to the desk and found a pleasant young woman who said she’d bring us some. More time went by with no one appearing to take our order, so we gave up and got cold cereal and fruit. Given these issues, we can’t recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Antony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Read before booking

This imposing hotel is in a great location, overlooking the River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey ruins. Unfortunately, the first impressions don't last long. The room was in dire need of refurbishment, and the en-suite needed replacing. In the bathroom, the bath was stained and had several repairs to it. The shower rail was loose and felt like it was about to collapse into the bath. The toilet didn't flush very well. The shower pressure was very poor. The net curtain on the bathroom window was hanging off its rail. The bedroom looked very dated and the velvet headboard was dirty. At least the bed was comfortable! Breakfast was a disappointment. The vegetarian breakfast looked very average and was missing the advertised vegetarian haggis. The smoked salmon and scrambled egg was and made with one egg. Based on the room, I would say that this place is being run into the ground by its owners, with no investment in it for decades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025