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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests find serenity by the roaring lobby fireplace or while taking in breathtaking views from their comfortable accommodations at this riverside retreat

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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel sits alongside the river, welcoming travelers with breakfast and dinner at Tweed Restaurant. The property offers garden views throughout, while guests can relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy sunshine on the terrace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Dryburgh Double, Ensuite (Rear Facing, Limited View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Abbey Double/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Melrose, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is on a river. Dryburgh Abbey and Smailholm Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Scott's View and St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve. Woodside Garden Centre and Lauder Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Melrose travel guide
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St Boswells, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 0RQ

What's nearby

  • Dryburgh Abbey, perhaps the most beautiful of all the Scottish border abbeys built on the banks of the river Tweed and home to the graves of one of Scotland's most influential romantic writers Sir Walter Scott, and Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in France for much of WWI.
    Dryburgh Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverside and woodland walks with a wonderful walled garden full of plants and vegetables.
    Floors Castle
    17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Northumberland National Park
    Northumberland National Park
    30 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Scott's View
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rosslyn Chapel
    59 min drive - 45.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tempest Brewing Co
    12 min drive
  • Dragonfly
    9 min drive
  • The Buccleuch Arms
    6 min drive
  • Alfonso's
    9 min drive
  • The Cross Keys
    13 min drive

About this property

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Hotel by the river
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Tweed Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 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 35.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dryburgh Abbey Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dryburgh Abbey and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Scott's View. Smailholm Tower and Earlston Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 859 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 859 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 859 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 859 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 859 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lauren

It was nice to be able to have dogs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, very friendly staff, great food and a comfortable stay. The property is a gem in the rough - the common areas present beautifully but the room was a bit tired (but still very comfy)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was really clean, large and comfortable. We had a four poster bed.! There were several walks, one of which we did. We would like to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely character property with excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property excellent location stunning food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, comfortable room and bed, lovely food and very attentive staff. Tasty breakfast with a beautiful view
View having breakfast
Dryburgh Abbey right next door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, very helpful and dog friendly. Beautiful building and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff, great location, majestic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic ambiance, beautiful surroundings, excellent service and food, beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, lounge, staff, food were great. The bed was terrible, very old mattress that dipped in the middle. Shower was almost inoperable with poor water flow and temperature. Other than it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable hotel, good sized room in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet countryside retreat with friendly helpful staff and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting, friendly service. Relaxing, dog friendly stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit to this Hotel.Birthday treat weekend for my Wife. Will certainty return. Would be hard pressed to find a negative.The staff excelled.Food great .Parking spots abundant safe and pretty secure. Room nice.All in all a good choice for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spacious beds comfortable ensuite loots of room and effective shower. Road signs to hotel very lacking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location and very spacious suite overlooking the River Tweed and also Dryburgh Abbey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
closer to the tweed river and the dryburgh abbey. lovely room, wonderful food, service and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely although undergoing a little renovation. Great for walking and excellent breakfast. However the menu in the Bistro is limited with little for vegetarians and does not change.
View from our bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, good parking, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
Excellent rooms with superb views of the river tweed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Endres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful country setting on the River Tweed and right next door to the atmospheric abbey ruins. Good walks in the area. Nice for a romantic getaway. The breakfast rooms were traditionally elegant but the dining room lacked charm and ambience. The two should be reversed with a more upscale menu for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful peaceful setting. Walks at the river and views in the area are great. Friendly efficient staff. Good food and pleasant eating venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024