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Melrose Guest House

3.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this cozy haven, where a proper English breakfast starts the day and a peaceful garden invites afternoon relaxation

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Melrose Guest House offers a serene escape with its tranquil garden. Guests enjoy a hearty English breakfast, WiFi throughout their stay, and secure luggage storage in the smoke-free property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room (With Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (With Private Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (With Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room (With Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (With Private Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Douglas, Melrose Guest House is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Beach and Summerhill Glen, while Manx Museum and Gaiety Theatre are cultural highlights. Isle of Man Arts Centre and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway are also worth visiting. Visit our Douglas travel guide
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18 Christian Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2QN

What's nearby

  • M5A8EJ The town and port of Douglas, Isle of Man
    Tynwald
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Douglas Beach
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gaiety Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manx Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palace Casino
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station
    12 min walk
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jaks Bar & Steakhouse
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Frank Matcham’s
    6 min walk
  • The Conister Arms (JD Wetherspoon)
    8 min walk
  • Grain and Vine
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Melrose Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melrose Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Melrose Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Manx Museum and Tynwald. Douglas Beach and Gaiety Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Douglas Ferry Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Melrose Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Peter was very hospitable and friendly, breakfast was amazing. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly service with essy check in at the guesthouse, full english breakfast everyday with cereal choices and juice available. Location is very central, walkable distance to the ferry station, bus stop and the city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & cheerful b&b close to the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sjoerd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and a quick walk to the centre of Douglas and anything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Full marks to the owner for sorting out the food allergy items that I had forgotten to mention in the original booking. We would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peter, the owner, can't do enough for you...just wants to make sure you are happy and comfortable. His knowledge of His island is immeasurable...obviously loves where he lives and instills a want on you to visit it all, we will be coming back to do just that 😉
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great stay, convenient location. Thankyou.

I took a short notice 4 night stay during the 2025 Manx GP/Classic TT. The excellent host Peter must be mentoned for his efficiency, friendliness and overall knowledge of the Isle of Man. The property is 15 mins walk from the Douglas ferry terminal/bus terminal and 25 mins walk to the TT/Manx GP paddock/pits area with Bray Hil approx 20 mins walk. Also only 5 mins walk down to the beach/promenade so ideally suited for ferry foot passengers. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

No complaints.

Made to feel very welcome, lovely room, very clean, great breakfast, good location to base ourselves. Handy for shops and promenade. Would definitely stay at the Melrose again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Look, it’s a guesthouse not the Ritz! Room was small but perfectly functional and newly fitted out. Property itself slightly stuck in a time warp but really well managed and friendly. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is well hidden in a residential street right behind the lively Market Street and the promenade. It's a slightly older building, so please be prepared to climb a few steep stairs. The host, Peter, is absolutely amazing. He's very friendly, helpful and accessible in case some assistance is required. And he's there to cook a full breakfast each morning, which was an absolute delight. As the place is in a residential street, it's quiet at night, yet close to all amenities like shops, supermarkets and pubs. I found my room to be clean, and the shared amenities were clearly cleaned on a daily basis, too. If I'm in a position to visit the Isle of Man again, I'll definitely check if this place has a room available for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Definitely stop here again

The Melrose is similar to other Manx B&B I have used, The property while looking tired and dated is adequate for my type of stay. The Host Peter makes the difference here, very amiable, very helpful, interested in talking to you, serves a cracking full English breakfast, piping hot with great quality ingredients, great coffee too. The room was refreshed every day with tea and coffee etc, plenty too, TV is BBC only tho, bed was really comfy, would I stay again, too right I would, if it works out next year I will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host couldn't have done more for us. The Melrose is convenient for the shops although there was a short uphill walk to get back. The room although compact was clean, the bedding was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good, cereal, orange juice, Tea or coffee and a full english and there was also the offer of Manx kippers if you wanted them.. There are a lot of stairs up to the rooms but that is typical of the B&Bs in Douglas. If I have one slight criticism it's that we could have done with a couple of bedside tables to put things like phones, glasses and other things on as we could only leave these things on the shelf by the kettle. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant stay in a lovely B&B. Excellent value

The Melrose Guest House is a b&B in Fouglas. It's in a good location within 10 minutes walk from the Promenade and Town Centre Overall the place looks a little tired and dated both inside and out and would benefit from some updating My single room was small but cosy and included a TV, tea making facilities and a wash basin in the room. The toilet and bathroom were shared. Service was good with the hosts Peter and Xin being very friendly, welcoming and helpful. A delicious full cooked breakfast was served each day and they were happy to make changes to suit individual tastes. My stay was excellent value for money at under £150 for three nights. I would consider staying again but would probably book a larger room if I did.
Exterior view
My room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely guesthouse with an even lovelier host. Peter is such a kind-hearted man, keen on making your stay as comfortable as possible. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

holiday

Wonderful owner who helps you with information about the island. great breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice guest house, friendly hosts, good location, a bit dated in places, but overall great stay, would book again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming & helpful host Room clean & comfortable Well cooked tasty breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed there. Peter, the host, was very accommodating even changing our room to the one that we stayed in before. The breakfast is very good and sets you up for the day. It’s a very short walk to the shops from the guest house.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Peter the host very friendly. Breakfast really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Howie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Quiet Hotel

Good location up a small hill from town centre, Friendly Owner/Staff, wish it was en-suite but the rest great, good hearty breakfast, fast friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Melrose Guest House

Excellent value compared to others, very clean, ample breakfast. Patrons very polite and helpful, central location in a quiet area was a bonus, really nice room that had recently been refurbished with private bathroom, hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Excellent Guest House

we really enjoyed our stay at Melrose `guest House Peter was so welcoming and made our trip very enjoyable. We recommend this Guest House they went beyond our expectations looking forwards to returning on our next visit to the Isle of Man.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Peter who runs the Melrose. Lovely clean comfortable family room, breakfast was excellent and was very close to the town centre. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

3 nights stay

Our room was basic but spotless, we was well looked after. Owner was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022