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Kings Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Melrose with a restaurant and a bar

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The Kings Arms Hotel blends historic charm with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and WiFi in public areas. The property is in great condition and features a cozy bar and restaurant where visitors can relax after a day of exploration.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room

Family Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9PB

What's nearby

  • Melrose Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waverley Line - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 61 min drive - 44.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kings Arms Hotel

Property highlights
Kings Arms Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • TVs with digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Property is also known as

Kings Arms Hotel Melrose
Kings Arms Melrose
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel Melrose
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kings Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Kings Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kings Arms 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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Kings Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 120 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Hotel is closed down

Dont book this hotel. It has closed down. Luckily the hotel next door accommodated our family for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Serious complaint made.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient for the fishing

Staff were very friendly and helpful nice Atmosphere in the pub
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

My business trip to Melrose

Nice peaceful local area, good pub and ok room, breakfast not serviced until after 8am, nobody in hotel before 7.45am, £10 deposit for room key, small car park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not the best

Position in the centre of Melrose was excellect and the beds were comfortable. But our room was rather tired and grubby and the shower did not work. Breakfast was not particularly good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

James R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our room was too small and not in good repair

First the positive: The staff was helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant, both breakfast and dinner, was excellent. The problem was with the room itself (our room #7, a double bedded room). Because the room was so small the double bed was not the typical queen sized bed.. Then, there was less than two feet on either side of this smaller bed. There was little space for luggage. Being at the end of the hall, the WIFI did not reach the room most of the time. As the floors sloped, the tub was at an angle so water from the shower ran onto the floor unless we made a dam with a towel. In retrospect, as a couple with luggage we should have booked a King room but none were available after we checked in. While parking is implied, the lot is mostly covered by patio tables, making parking limited and difficult. It is possible to get blocked in the lot by other cars. Be aware there is no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Andries, NL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to pay in advance without seeing the room. The lock did not work. The ventilator of the bathroom could did not stop unless it was beaten. This device is the cheapest you can buy so do not be afraid to hit it hard. Loud music from de jukebox in the pub till closing time. Sorry, this was not a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Ali , W. Midlands

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

GOOD CENTRAL LOCATION WITH FRENDLY STAFF

The hotel is in a good location right in the centre of Melrose with young, helpful staff. Good room, although the windy stairs to the second floor were a bit problematic for my elderly mother.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Christopher, Camden London

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

Nice friendly pub in the centre of Melrose.

The breakfast was excellent, but spoiled by recorded music played.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Martyn, NE Scotland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite clear instruction not to include items of food within my Dinner I got them served to me... had I been allergic or intolerant it could have been serious I would further add the inclusion of said food item would be deeply offensive to some on religious grounds... When the meal was returned from the Kitchen i still noted evidence of the said Item yet worst was to come the meat was uncooked and cold in the middle. I was offered a free drink for myself and my wife for our trouble...but despite making it clear to staff that excluding my meal I would pay for what I had had the bill came with the1st round of drinks excluded...I then had to again pull staff up and demand a new bill... The Hotel staff really need to listen to what they are being told by guests ... The evening meal was a disappointment and it spoiled my stay at the Hotel as such I won't be returning when I next visit the borders
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Worth a stop

Comfortable rooms & friendly staff. Good food at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Had a great time.

For the price and the age of the building it was a perfect stay. The meals in the restaurant are beautiful and the staff are lovely. The bar is well priced, who knew you could still get two drinks for £5 now a days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

brian, durham

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

Nice hotel staff friendly and helpful

Nice hotel would stay again if I was in the area friendly staff and a clean room with comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Tired hotel in great location

Breakfast chef late, but he was v apologetic and very fast when he arrived. We asked for 7:30, but told 8 was first time. He could have come earlier, but it was made clear that wouldn't be a good idea. Hotel easy to find. Decor and facilities all a bit tired. 'Its an old building' .One of reception staff more interested in their mobile phones than attending to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

anon , england somewhere

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice from the outside that's it

Shower broke, window broke, first morning breakfast didn't even open until 08:50 , no one sleeps on site, staff seemed short of time and patients , room small and dated. Biggest waste of £160 ever I'd say! Only plus was on day 2 when I actually got a breakfast it was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Very Poor..!!

Dreadful experience here from as soon as I walked in. Poor customer service, room was very dusty, TV didn't work, no pressure in the shower, and the shower head looked like it hadn't been cleaned for years..! Requested an iron and just got a shrug of the shoulder..!! Definitely will not be staying here again..!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not recommended

We stayed here for one night. We could not fault the staff or the food served in the restaurant. The room however was not the cleanest and the en-suite was very basic and simply not up to standard. Would not consider again if we return to Melrose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant small hotel in the town small but clean room ,bathroom likewise. Evening meal and Breakfast both excellent as was the service Not suitable if stairs are a problem!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely staff

Nice hotel with lovely staff. The only complaint we had was that we didn't have hot water, otherwise it was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Located close to Melrose Abbey

No problems with our stay. The room was clean, warm and exactly what we wanted. Excellect breakfast choices and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

4/10 Poor

Bernard, Paris

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

Très mauvaise qualité / prix

La personne à l’accueil à notre arrivé ne savait pas grande chose, par exemple si on pouvait laisser la voiture dans le rue, elle nous réponds qu’elle n’est pas d’ici ! L’escalier pas très propre. La porte de la chambre était un peu abimé. La chambre était un peu petite. Dans la salle de bain nul par pour poser des affaires, même pas un crochet pour les serviettes. Et la pire, le service de petit déjeuner termine à 9h00, même la dimanche ! On ne le conseille pas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Central to Melrose

Greeted by someone who didn't know about parking said she wasn't local. Went back for evening meal only to find last orders 6pm that night (Sunday). No heating on and I was very cold in the bedroom and the dinning/breakfast room, but it was cold outside for May. Lots of hot water, comfy bed and nice bedding. Very central. Staff pleasant. It was ok for one night.

8/10 Good

Dundonian , Dundee, Scotland

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

Pleasant and welcoming hotel.

The hotel is well placed for the centre of Melrose, Melrose Abbey, and Abbotsford House.

4/10 Poor

Ken, Newcastle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location shame about the hotel

On arrival we were told we had only booked 1 room however our confirmation showed 2. From starting to climb the staircase to entering the room it was clear that this place needed refurbished from top to bottom. Only saving grace for us was both the service and quality of breakfast was good.

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

St Cuthbert's

We enjoyed our stay at the kings Arms. We stayed overnight before starting St Cuthbert's Way. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal and Breakfast.
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