Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
Dryburgh Abbey - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Tempest Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Quins - 10 min drive
Langlee - 7 min drive
The Salmon Inn - 8 min drive
Alfonso Crolla - 8 min drive
About this property
Burts Hotel
Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Burts Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Burts Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating
Languages
Czech, English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
In-room crib
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Burts Hotel Melrose
Burts Melrose
Burts Hotel Hotel
Burts Hotel Melrose
Burts Hotel Hotel Melrose
Frequently asked questions
Is Burts Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Burts Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Burts Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Burts Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Burts Hotel located?
Situated in Melrose, this hotel is steps from Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey. Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and Waverley Line are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Burts Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 288 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 288 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 288 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 288 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
A friendly atmosphere, I have stayed there many times before & will continue to do so in future.
Jonathan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel with lovely staff. Great food and atmosphere
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel great staff
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Very welcoming and warm atmosphere, superb customer service and excellent food quality. I will definitely stay again. Thanks, Chris.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Very good stay. Comforable room and excellent food.
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Lovely hotel with great staff and a electric charger
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
our stay was really comfortable
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Excellent breakfast and rooms very comfortable
Stewart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Stay here on occasion when working in the area. Always a clean comfortable room and I love the charm of the pub. Great menu, excellent food.
Glen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Enjoyed our stay excellent staff and food
Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Excellent place to stay and tour the Borders from
Hector
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
Nice small hotel in convenient location
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Great little hotel in the lovely village of Melrose. The food at the restaurant/pub was excellent and there was a cozy fire buring away. I booked a single accomodation and the room was on the smaller size but perfect for my needs.
Alexander M
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Everything was good, large car park at rear and very friendly staff, nice small town easy to walk everywhere.
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
Very nice, friendly hotel
Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
A gem of a Hotel and Restaurant in beautiful Melrose.
Hugh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Great place to stay having a charging point is brilliant
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Nice little town, attractive old style inn, a bit old fashioned furnishings. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Great stay
Niall
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
Melrose is a beautiful little town. Will definitely stay at Burts again.
Ursula
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Delightful property in ideal location.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Excellent stay at Burt’s Hotel. Clean, comfortable, good food, central location.
JAMES
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Staff are excellent, especially lady host in restaurant. After checking out we had some lost luggage issues and staff proved extremely helpful