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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
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Photo gallery for Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Front of property
Bar (on property)
Suite, 1 King Bed
Fireplace
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

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

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Abbey Double/Twin Room

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Abbey Double/Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 eco-friendly 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 - 4 min walk
  • Scott's View - 5 min drive
  • Melrose Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 13 min drive
  • Floors Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso Crolla - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herges on the Loch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Provender - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Riverfront 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 the eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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)

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: GBP 10.00 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 10.00 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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$196.00, 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. 362 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 733 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 733 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

J A Davies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Julie
Lovely old Hotel with lovely big room & bed. Could unpack and spread out! We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful breakfast room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely setting and grand old place with the usual creaks and sound effects of an old and grand house. The staff were friendly and pretty efficient; - slightly sad we could not take the dogs down to the magnificent River Tweed running past - but presumably there would be safety concerns as well as outrage from anglers! The Abbey Ruins next door are stunning as well. Overall, we were very happy indeed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights, a traditional hotel which exceeded expectations, the hotel was grand and not what we normally use, but it was great. Some of the decorations were tired but they are working on all these areas. Beds we’re comfortable and breakfast had good choice. We attended the Kelso ram sale and it was a lovely treat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location beautiful, staff very pleasant, food was good, room was nice but sink did not empty very quickly, extractor fan noisy, and bed was too soft for our taste. That said overall very much enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing a grand old hotel that has seen better days.Pub style food service on plain Formica tables,no table clothes,no character . Gone have the bottles of water in the room and the toiletries,it’s all about the bottom line Lethargic staff,who took 1/2 an hour to realise they hadn’t put the table number on our food so it sat in the kitchens as no one thought to see who was without food! Pathetic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice, but it's pretty rundown at this point. The breakfast is awful, but the staff are nice and helpful, and the area is great, but the hotel itself is just rundown and sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Staff & service
The property looks great and has so much character but internally the room was tired and need updating and a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly beautiful hotel in a wonderful country setting. We only spent one night there as part of a longer trip but we could have very easily spent a few days there exploring the surrounding countryside. If any traveller is looking for a great place to relax and forget the rest of the world for a while, we would recommend this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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