By the river, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast and dinner at Tweed Restaurant. Enjoy the garden views, unwind by the lobby fireplace or bask in the sun on the terrace.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Conference space
Barbecue grills
For families (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Coffee/tea maker
$131 nightly
The total price is $158
$158 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
112 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
377 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Abbey Double/Twin Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
47 reviews
(47 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
163 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
Floors Castle - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 82 min drive
Tweedbank Station - 24 min drive
Galashiels Station - 30 min drive
Stow Station - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Tempest Brewing Co - 12 min drive
Ochiltree's Dining - 13 min drive
Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - 9 min drive
Kings Arms Hotel - 10 min drive
The Cross Keys - 13 min drive
About this property
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
When visiting Melrose, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Tweed Restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner and offers garden views. Other highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Fishing
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (1615 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1845
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Edwardian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
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.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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
Does Dryburgh Abbey Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Dryburgh Abbey Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?
Yes, Tweed Restaurant offers garden views.
What's the area around Dryburgh Abbey Hotel like?
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from Dryburgh Abbey. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Location
Food
Breakfast
View
Restaurant
Walking
Shower
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with good choice and excellent quality. (25 reviews)
Ample parking was available and easily accessible at this property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Lovely setting, friendly service. Relaxing, dog friendly stay
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2025
Nice and friendly, surroundings were beautiful
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
Abbey guests at the Dryburgh
A lovely old country house hotel in outstandingly beautiful countryside. Welcoming family friendly atmosphere, the decor us maybe a bit 80s but the staff are wonderful and you will be well fed and watered in their bistro and bar. Lots to do locally and a great location for a long weekend.
Hew
Hew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Excellent location, staff amazing
Beautiful building, but a bit tired, could do with updating. Excellent location, lovely surroundings. Ample parking. Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and served with a smile. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Fabulous
Superb as always frequent re-visitor, beautiful location on banks of the Tweed an abundance of wildlife just from the bench overlooking the river. Food very good top marks to new chef. Stayed in suite 316 as always spot on … we like it that much we married here 10 years ago and that was a superb day as well.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Excellent stay
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Great hotel
Was a great one night stay. Beautiful hotel.nice staff. Great food. Quick service at the bar. Great shower.Nice comfortable clean bed. Black out curtains.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Beautiful peaceful setting. Walks at the river and views in the area are great. Friendly efficient staff. Good food and pleasant eating venue.
Morag
Morag, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Great stay on the 4 abbeys cycle route
Room was really spacious and quiet, with an enormous comfy bed. Good selection of teas in the room. Bicycles were locked away. Really good selection for cooked breakfast.
The only thing we didn't like was that the shower was in the bath but this didn't detract from the rest of the stay and we would definitely stay here again.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
A really nice hotel. We enjoyed our short stay. The room was spacious, clean and had good facilities. My only slight issue was that breakfast was a buffet. I prefer breakfast to be cooked to order.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Enjoyed the stay. Very tranquil surroundings, quite remote but only a short drive to several places of interest. Liked walking down to the river before breakfast
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Went for a one night stay. Hotel looks impressive but a bit tired inside. Staff were pleasant but could be a bit more friendly. They were young so perhaps just need some time.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 25, 2025
The property is in a lovely location and is a bit tired. The evening meals were good.
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Lovely location and very helpful staff. The rooms were large and comfortable but perhaps a little dated for some people.plenty of hot water and a good shower. The food is very enjoyable and a good ammount to.chhose from for breakfast. We will return when next working in the area.
We have stayed on 2 occasions and find the hotel ideal for our needs.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
OK, but....
Reasonably good. Staff helpful. No towels in room to begin with. Shower in room 209 very difficult to control so gave in and had a bath instead! Breakfast reasonable but many of the items were from tins or the freezer.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
The only issue had was that we thought the breakfast could have been hotter. The other food was excellent. Our car broke down as we were leaving but the staff were lovely. Made it clear we were welcome to stay inside while we waited for the RAC. They couldn’t have been better
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2025
The beautiful surroundings
Overall the stay was good. Room was a bit cold early evening, but our overnight sleep was too hot as the quilt tended to cocoon our body.
The surrounding areas were excellent for walks and not to mention the food as it was beautiful
STUART
STUART, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Very good value, all good nothing bad to say
Martin William
Martin William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
We have been here several times over the years and have had fabulous stays. This time was no exception; just fabulous.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2025
Lovely old style building for exploring the area
Lovely grand old building. Rooms were decent. Shower is rubbish could do with investing in more modern showers.
Breakfast was good and the bar was well stocked.
Good place to stay to visit the borders
Mr Paul
Mr Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Had a lovely stay. 1 comment would be that the bathroom in the room we were in is needing updated.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 3, 2025
room was not ready for check in - waited one hour before it was cleaned. staff seemed new for food service- need training
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Lovely property with great views and walks around garden and down to river. Very beautiful area. Room lovely, comfortable and clean and very well furnished. Staff all very helpful and kind.
Only issue was evening meal where we found portions far too large so lots of food was wasted. Also felt menu was too large for chefs to cope with as hotel was very busy. Our meals were pasta which was tasty but overcooked and risotto, also very tasty but very overcooked. Suggestion would be to reduce the large menu and allow chefs time to focus because they clearly are good cooks. Breakfast was lovely.
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Friendly staff, welcoming team. The hotel was veery busy for a function, so perhaps some things were overlooked.
The room was fine, perhaps a bit tired. No hairdryer was available, there were three coat hangers. A tea and coffee making station was present.
My bathroom shower soap dispenser was empty, the carpet clearly could have done with a hoover.