Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ
  • Dryburgh Abbey
    4 min walk
  • Scott's View
    5 min drive
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way
    11 min drive

Room options

Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

  • 112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Abbey Double/Twin Room

  • 163 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • 1119 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3-star Melrose hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1615 square feet (150 square meters) include conference space. This Edwardian hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.
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.

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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 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 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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. 360 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 729 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 729 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

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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A comfortable stay at the hotel with a very good meal available in the Abbey Bistro. The hotel looks a little tired in its standards of decor and while my bathroom was recently refurbished, the bedroom was quite dated and would have benefited from new carpet and a general redo to bring it into the 21st century. Staff were all helpful and personable but wait staff in the restaurant could do with an experienced maitre d to keep an eye on things and deliver further training about monitoring tables and guests to facilitate a closer focus on details.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing...could be wonderful
This Hotel has so much potential ...beautiful location, imposing building. But it is tired - shabby furnishings, stained carpets, chipped paint. We had a shower that fell to bits upon first use. Staff are friendly but poorly trained. We had one dinner in the restaurant which seemed to use the cheapest ingredients and was over priced for what it was. Go with low expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
special place
we had a lovely stay at drybrigh abbey. The location is stunning and we had a very nice room with excellent views. Good parking and friendly staff. Good food, especially breakfast, though not a large dinner menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
staff and setting lovely.
Staff , service and setting were great. Room a bit tired looking, bed cover clicked and bath mat stained, no teaspoon for drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, great food and comfy rooms. Will definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is simply wonderful. It's location on the banks of the Tweed with the ruins of Drybrugh Abbey next door is gorgeous. Yes, in places the hotel is aging, but this adds to it's appeal. It exudes character and is a million milmes away from the sterile chain hotels. We did stay in one of the better rooms with a view of the river so this may cloud my judgement - some other cheaper rooms at the back of the hotel are less appealing but at a good price and with this location you'll still fall in love with this place. All the staff were really nice and cheerful too so I can't recommend this hotel highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Townsend

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places we stayed on our 2 week vacation. Our room exceeded our expectations, comfortable , clean and beautiful biews
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Beautiful location. Decor a little dated but still a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA, BIRMINGHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food! Very pleasant staff! Enjoyed the bath tub!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been absolutely fine. Lovely staff. Warm and friendly and very helpful. Beautiful setting. Only did an overnight stay. Would of liked more time here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is housed in a beautiful building on a lovely site. The room was very nice with a good en-suite. The shame is that dinner was not served in the Tweed restaurant but in the bistro which is OK at best. It had a limited menu albeit the food was decent. Breakfast in the Tweed restaurant was good although service was slightly erratic. It would have been so nice to have a good dinner in the restaurant as one might expect in a hotel of this nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was superb, the room very spacious and comfortable with a lounge area. Very peaceful and quiet, beautiful grounds and perfectly placed to visit Dryburgh Abbey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Set in a beautiful location, staff friendly and helpful but the property is tired and really needs some money spent on it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024